Super Bomberman R and Other Early Switch Games Were Discounted on Amazon
In April 2017, Amazon discounted several early Nintendo Switch titles, including launch game Super Bomberman R and the recently released Lego City Undercover.
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In late April 2017, just under two months after the Nintendo Switch’s March 3rd launch, Amazon offered discounts on several early titles for the new console. The price reductions gave early adopters a chance to build their game libraries. The sale featured launch titles like Super Bomberman R and Skylanders Imaginators, along with recent releases such as Lego City Undercover and Just Dance 2017.
Super Bomberman R
Konami’s Super Bomberman R was a key launch title for the Nintendo Switch and a prominent part of this promotion, where it was discounted by 20%. The game represented a return to the series’ classic top-down, grid-based maze gameplay, where players drop bombs to clear paths and defeat opponents in fast-paced multiplayer matches.
The Switch release included a full story mode with animated cutscenes, which could be played alone or with a partner in two-player co-op. Its main attraction was the multiplayer component, supporting up to eight players in both local and online battles. This made it a popular early choice for showcasing the Switch’s versatile Joy-Con controllers and its focus on shared gaming experiences right out of the box.
Lego City Undercover and Just Dance 2017
Another game featured in the sale was Lego City Undercover, which saw a 14% price drop. Originally a Wii U exclusive from 2013, the game was ported to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, releasing on April 4, 2017. A significant addition to this new version was a two-player local co-op mode, a feature absent from the original. The game is an open-world adventure following undercover cop Chase McCain as he solves crimes in a sprawling city built from Lego bricks.
Ubisoft’s Just Dance 2017 was also part of the promotion, listed with a 19% discount. As a launch title, it was one of the first games to demonstrate the motion-sensing capabilities of the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers. The game followed the series’ established formula, challenging players to mimic on-screen dancers’ choreography to a playlist of popular songs. It also offered access to the Just Dance Unlimited streaming service, which provided a much larger catalog of tracks through a subscription.
Skylanders Imaginators and Redout
The Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack received the steepest discount at 33%, an offer exclusive to Amazon Prime members. This toys-to-life game was another launch title for the Switch. The Starter Pack bundled the game software, a Portal of Power, and several physical character figures. A unique feature of the Switch version was its ability to digitally store a player’s Skylanders collection on the console. After an initial scan, the portal and figures were no longer needed for on-the-go play.
The futuristic racing game Redout was also listed with an 8% discount on its preorder price. Inspired by classics like F-Zero and Wipeout, Redout promised high-speed, anti-gravity racing on challenging tracks. At the time of the deal in April 2017, the game was slated for a future release on the Switch, and the discount applied to this upcoming version.
Frequently asked questions
What was Super Bomberman R on Nintendo Switch?
Super Bomberman R was a launch title for the Nintendo Switch, released in March 2017. It revived the classic Bomberman formula of maze-based bomb-laying action. The game featured a cooperative story mode and, most notably, local and online multiplayer battles for up to eight players. It was one of the first major multiplayer games available for the new console.
Was Lego City Undercover a new game for the Switch?
Lego City Undercover was a new release for the Nintendo Switch in April 2017, but it was a port of a game originally released exclusively for the Wii U in 2013. The updated version for Switch, PS4, and Xbox One was significant because it added a two-player cooperative mode that was not present in the original Wii U release.
How did Skylanders Imaginators work on the Switch?
Skylanders Imaginators on the Switch used the same toys-to-life concept as other platforms, where physical figures are scanned into the game. However, the Switch version had a major convenience feature. After scanning a character for the first time using the Joy-Con's NFC reader, the character was saved digitally, allowing players to access their collection without the Portal of Power.
What kind of game was Redout?
Redout was an anti-gravity futuristic racing game, heavily inspired by arcade classics like F-Zero and Wipeout. It focused on extremely high-speed racing on complex, twisting tracks. At the time of a 2017 deal, the Nintendo Switch version was available for preorder, promising a fast-paced experience for fans of the genre on the new hybrid console.