With seemingly excellent timing following the launch of the Switch 2, the steelbook edition dual pack of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet is now back in stock at My Nintendo Store for £99.99 physically.
As the name implies, this not only comes with both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, but with a special gold-themed steelbook adorned with Legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon, with dual cartridge slots, so you can store both games together.
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Dual Pack SteelBook Edition
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What’s more, if you prefer the standard-coloured cover art of both games, the My Nintendo Store of this listing also includes individual Pokémon Scarlet and PokémonViolet steelbooks as bonus items.
This dual pack has been sold out everywhere else for quite some time, and is only available elsewhere via an at least £20 mark-up on eBay, making it the best time to buy both games and get a gorgeous trio of steelbooks at the same time.
As said, this is the perfect buy for new Nintendo Switch 2 owners, given the massive performance upgrades that allow the games to run in 4K at 60 FPS on the new console.
While plagued with performance issues on the original Nintendo Switch, our performance comparison video shows just how buttery smooth both titles look on the new system now, finally making them play as they should, two and a half years after release.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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This only bodes well for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is launching on both the base Switch and Switch 2 on the 16th of October, 2025.
Now available to preorder at retailers, you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pokemon Legends Z-A for just £52.95 at Amazon UK, an over £7 saving compared to other retailers like Very and Game UK.
While you can buy Pokemon Legends: Z-A for cheaper on the base Nintendo Switch, like for £49.99 at Amazon UK, the Switch 2 version comes with “improved performance with higher frame rate and resolution” on the newer console, as Nintendo states on its list of upgraded games.
While you’ll be able to buy an upgrade pack, it seems like it will be more expensive than just buying the Switch 2 Edition outright. Although the game isn’t out yet, Nintendo has the Legends: Z-A upgrade pack listed at £7.99, just like it costs for Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom.
So, if you don’t want what could be a repeat of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s performance problems at launch by basing the base Switch version, preorder the Switch 2 version of Legends Z-A for less by securing the physical version right now at a lower price tag.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
