For fans looking to revisit the roots of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card phenomenon, or newcomers curious about its handheld origins, a significant offer has emerged during Amazon`s Prime Day event. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Nintendo Switch is currently available for just $20. This represents a substantial $30 reduction from its standard $50 price, making it the lowest price observed since its release.
Given the exceptional value, this deal is proving highly popular. Stock levels are fluctuating rapidly across major retailers. While Amazon is the primary Prime Day source, keep a close watch on other outlets like Walmart, which has listed the collection for $22.18, as supplies are not guaranteed and have sold out elsewhere, including Target, multiple times over the past few days. Securing this collection at either price point offers considerable savings.
Released on February 27th for both Nintendo Switch and PC, the `Early Days Collection` bundles together a remarkable 14 video games originally launched on Nintendo`s classic handhelds: the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, spanning the years 1998 to 2003. The physical edition specifically for the Nintendo Switch adds a coveted bonus: a Secret Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card. Buyers will receive one of two potential Quarter Century Secret Rare versions of the powerful spell card `Harpie`s Feather Duster`.
The collection provides a deep dive into the franchise`s early digital history, featuring the first 14 handheld Yu-Gi-Oh! games ever released. Notably, according to the publisher, five of these titles were previously exclusive to the Japanese market, making this collection a valuable opportunity for Western players to experience titles they may have missed. A selection of the included games demonstrates the breadth of this retro compilation:
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (1998, GB)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 2: Dark Duel Stories (1999, GBC)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB (2000, GBC)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (2000, GBC)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists (2000, GBC)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 (2001, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (2002, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (2003, GBA)
- Yu-Gi Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003, GBA)
Remarkably, Konami released all 14 handheld titles within a mere five-year span (1998-2003), a testament to the franchise`s early explosive popularity – or perhaps just Konami`s incredibly prolific development cycles at the time, churning out digital cardboard battles at an impressive rate. This period predates the widespread console ports and set the stage for Yu-Gi-Oh`s digital presence.
This collection offers a unique opportunity for players to experience the digital evolution of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game from its very earliest days. It showcases the mechanics, storylines, and sprite-based charm that captivated a generation before 3D graphics and online dueling became the norm. For collectors, retro gaming enthusiasts, or dedicated duelists yearning for simpler times (with equally complex rule sets), this Prime Day price drop on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection presents exceptional value.
Given the observed demand and fluctuating stock, prospective buyers interested in diving into this archive of handheld dueling history should consider moving quickly to secure their copy at this discounted price.
Callum Darby