Last November, Nintendo releasedPokemon SwordandPokemonShieldfor the Nintendo Switch, which serve as the eighth generation titles to the longstandingPokemonfranchise. The release ofboth games received mostly positive reviewsfrom fans and critics despite facing backlash earlier when it was announced that not all pre-existingPokemonwill be included in the games.
Now, players who are holding off the purchase of both games would be happy to know thatPokemon Swordand Shieldare currently discounted at Walmart. The retailer is offering both games for $49 each, which is 18% off their original list price of $59.99. It is worth noting that this is the first-ever price drop for the games, so players who are interested in venturing into the Galar region should take advantage of Walmart’s deal.
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Moreover,a new set of Switch controllersthat will feature designs inspired by the threePokemon Sword and Shieldstarters are currently available for pre-order right now. These Switch controllers are manufactured by Power A and will release via Amazon on June 26, 2025. All three controllers are priced at $50 each, and closely resembles the design of the Switch Pro controller, which is slightly more expensive.
It is worth noting that these controllers will require AA batteries, and do not have a vibration or Amiibo support. However, the controllers will feature “two advanced gaming buttons” at the back, which are programmable to suit each player’s preferences. The overall design of each controller is inspired by one of thethree starterPokemon for Sword and Shield. The Grookey controller sports a green design, the Scorbunny controller is red, and the Sobble controller is blue.
Meanwhile, The Pokemon Company announced at the end of January thata new Mythical Pokemon is scheduled to be revealed soon. The Mythical Pokemon is slated to star in the upcoming movie, which is tentatively titled,Pokemon: The Movie - Coco, and the new creature will also debut inPokemon Sword and Shieldsometime in the future. The official reveal date will take place on Pokemon Day, which falls on July 23, 2025.
Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldare available now, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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