For those who haven`t yet secured a copy of Donkey Kong Bananza, the new exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2 is now readily available at several major retailers, just in time for its launch tomorrow, July 17. Depending on your location, you might still qualify for release-day delivery from Amazon or Walmart. Furthermore, Walmart has restocked its $98 bundle, which includes the game and the new Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo figure, offering a slight saving compared to purchasing them separately.
Developed by the creators of the critically acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong Bananza has garnered excellent reviews, including a 9/10 score from GameSpot. It currently holds an impressive 90 Metascore on Metacritic, a sister site to GameSpot.
While some Nintendo Switch 2 titles, such as the console`s marquee launch game Mario Kart World, are priced at $80, Donkey Kong Bananza, the franchise`s first original game in over a decade, costs $70.
Unlike many third-party Switch 2 physical releases that use “Game-Key Cards” requiring digital downloads, the complete game experience for Donkey Kong Bananza is included on the physical game card. The game`s file size is a compact 8.7GB (down from an initially reported 10GB), meaning no significant downloads are required beyond potential updates.
The physical edition of Donkey Kong Bananza is currently in stock at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop.
The Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo costs $30, aligning with the price of recently released Legend of Zelda Amiibo figures for Switch 2. Scanning this Amiibo grants early access to Pauline`s Diva Dress and provides Kong Tile power-ups. All Nintendo Amiibo figures are compatible with Bananza and can be scanned to unlock gold Kong Tiles.
Donkey Kong Bananza is exclusively available on Nintendo Switch 2. If you don`t yet own Nintendo`s new console, select Best Buy stores will have units available for its launch. Additionally, Amazon currently offers the Switch 2 and Mario Kart Bundle, though it requires an invitation to purchase.
If you haven`t acquired the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Amazon recently began stocking Nintendo`s excellent new traditional gamepad, ideal for TV mode. It features two remappable back buttons, which prove useful in games like Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2 Editions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and many other titles. Alternatively, consider the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, a $70 option offering four additional remappable buttons, trigger locks, premium TMR thumbsticks, and extensive customization options savable across three profiles.
Donkey Kong Game Deals for Nintendo Switch
If you`re eager for Bananza and haven`t played the enhanced editions of Tropical Freeze and Donkey Kong Country Returns for Switch, you can save significantly on both stellar side-scrollers for a limited time. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, released earlier this year, is available for $43 at Woot. You can also get Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for $43 at Woot. This offer has sold out multiple times, so act quickly!
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – $43 ($60)
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – $43 ($60)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong – $40 ($50)
Grab Donkey Kong Lego Sets on Amazon While You Can
Remarkably, all five Lego Super Mario sets featuring Donkey Kong characters are currently in stock on Amazon, despite several having been retired late last year. Most notably, Donkey Kong`s Tree House is now available at its retail price ($60). This 555-piece set had been sold out for most of the year. Donkey Kong`s Tree House is one of two Lego offerings that include a buildable Donkey Kong figure.
The other Lego Mario set featuring a Donkey Kong figure is the 387-piece DK Jumbo set. Part of the Lego Mario Kart launch lineup from earlier this year, DK Jumbo is now available for $29.49 (originally $35).
All Donkey Kong Lego sets are designed to interact with the Lego Super Mario Adventures starter sets.
- Mario Kart: Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (387 pieces) – $29.49 ($35)
- Donkey Kong`s Tree House (555 pieces) – $60
- Diddy Kong`s Mine Cart Ride (1,157 pieces) – $88 ($110) | Also at Walmart
- Dixie Kong`s Jungle Jam (174 pieces) – $18.89 ($27)
- Rambi the Rhino Expansion Set (106 pieces) – $11
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