Donkey Kong Bananza, the highly anticipated new exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2, is now widely available at major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, just ahead of its July 17 launch. Depending on your location, you might still qualify for release-day delivery. Furthermore, the Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo figure bundle has been restocked at Walmart for $98, offering a $2 saving compared to purchasing the items separately.
Developed by the acclaimed team behind Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong Bananza has garnered impressive critical reception, including a 9/10 score from GameSpot and a strong 90 Metascore on the review aggregator Metacritic.
While some Nintendo Switch 2 titles, such as the flagship launch game Mario Kart World, are priced at $80, Donkey Kong`s first original game in over a decade is available for $70.
Unlike many third-party physical Switch 2 releases that often require partial downloads, the full Donkey Kong Bananza experience is entirely contained on its game card, just like other first-party Nintendo titles. Although its file size was initially listed as 10GB, the final size is a more compact 8.7GB, meaning no additional downloads are required beyond potential future patches.
The physical edition of Donkey Kong Bananza is currently in stock at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop.
Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo
The Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo is priced at $30, aligning with the cost of other recently released Switch 2 Amiibo figures, such as those for The Legend of Zelda. Scanning this Amiibo provides in-game benefits, including early access to Pauline`s Diva Dress and earning Kong Tile power-ups. Notably, all existing Nintendo Amiibo figures are compatible with Bananza and can be scanned to unlock gold Kong Tiles.
Walmart offers a special bundle featuring the physical edition of Donkey Kong Bananza and the Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo figure for $98. This represents a $2 saving compared to the combined manufacturer`s suggested retail price, and a $1 saving when compared to buying the game ($69) and Amiibo ($30) separately from retailers like Amazon or Walmart.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Availability
Donkey Kong Bananza is an exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch 2. If you haven`t acquired Nintendo`s new console yet, select Best Buy stores may have units available for Bananza`s launch. Additionally, Amazon currently has the Switch 2 and Mario Kart Bundle in stock, though it requires requesting an invitation to purchase.
Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, a highly recommended traditional gamepad for TV mode, is now available on Amazon for $84. It features remappable back buttons, which prove useful across various titles including Donkey Kong Bananza and the Switch 2 versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
As an alternative, consider the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, priced at $70. This controller boasts four extra remappable buttons, trigger locks, premium TMR thumbsticks, and extensive customization options that can be saved across three user profiles.
Donkey Kong Game Deals for Nintendo Switch
For fans eagerly awaiting Bananza who may have missed out on enhanced editions of previous titles, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD are currently available at significant discounts for a limited time. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, released earlier this year, is on sale for $43 (originally $60) at Woot. Similarly, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is also available for $43 (originally $60) at Woot. These deals have sold out quickly in the past, so act fast.
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: $43 (originally $60)
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: $43 (originally $60)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: $40 (originally $50)
Donkey Kong Lego Sets
Remarkably, all five Lego Super Mario sets featuring Donkey Kong characters are back in stock on Amazon, a notable event given that several of these sets were retired late last year. Most prominently, Donkey Kong`s Tree House, a 555-piece set that includes a buildable DK figure, is available for its retail price of $60 after being sold out for the majority of the year.
The other Lego Mario set that contains 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 currently available for $29.49 (originally $35).
All Donkey Kong Lego sets are designed to interact seamlessly with the Lego Super Mario Adventures starter sets.
- Mario Kart: Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (387 pieces): $29.49 (originally $35)
- Donkey Kong`s Tree House (555 pieces): $60
- Diddy Kong`s Mine Cart Ride (1,157 pieces): $88 (originally $110, also available at Walmart)
- Dixie Kong`s Jungle Jam (174 pieces): $18.89 (originally $27)
- Rambi the Rhino Expansion Set (106 pieces): $11
- Discounts on Lego Super Mario Starter Sets (featuring Mario, Luigi, and Peach)
- Discounts on other Lego Mario Kart Sets