I wasn't ever going to pick up Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, but this record low price made it a no-brainer purchase

Nintendo’s Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, released on the Switch on 4 December 2023 at a full‑price of £55.99, has dropped to £19.97 on Amazon. The discount represents a 64 percent price reduction and positions the game alongside the cheapest first‑party Switch titles currently available. The deal also extends to owners of the newly announced Switch 2: the Switch 2 edition of the game is sold as a base copy plus a redeemable upgrade pack, allowing players to acquire the title for as little as £7.99 through the eShop when the upgrade cost is factored in. Compared with other long‑standing Nintendo staples—such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which still retails near £45—the Metroid price point is unusually low for a flagship series, suggesting an aggressive inventory clearance or a strategic push to boost Switch 2 adoption.

The timing of the cut aligns with a broader pattern of Nintendo trimming prices on older Switch titles to keep the platform’s library fresh as the Switch 2 rollout begins. Retailers like Argos are also listing Switch 2 games at roughly £20, though community reports hint at possible ordering glitches that could cancel purchases. By offering a deep discount on a high‑profile franchise, Nintendo may be attempting to entice late adopters of the Switch 2 to upgrade their game libraries without feeling penalised for buying the new hardware. This mirrors past tactics where Nintendo reduced prices on games like Super Mario Odyssey and Animal Crossing after a year on market, but the magnitude of the Metroid discount is unprecedented for a recent release.

Looking ahead, the sustainability of such steep discounts will depend on how quickly Nintendo can move inventory and whether the Switch 2’s launch sales meet expectations. If the low price spurs a surge in hardware upgrades, Nintendo could see a secondary boost in eShop revenue from upgrade packs and DLC. However, frequent deep cuts risk devaluing the perceived worth of Nintendo’s premium titles, potentially pressuring developers to accept lower margins. Consumers should watch for further price fluctuations and verify that advertised discounts are not the result of inventory errors that could lead to order cancellations.