Amazon has resumed "directly" selling first-party Nintendo Switch games in the US, starting with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This marks a significant change after an unexplained absence of new Nintendo releases on Amazon throughout much of 2024.
Key points:
1. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is now sold and shipped directly by Amazon, breaking the months-long freeze on new Nintendo first-party games.
2. This change comes over a month after the game's release, suggesting a potential resolution to the issues between Amazon and Nintendo.
3. The freeze affected both physical and digital Nintendo products on Amazon US, including game pre-orders, Nintendo Switch Online memberships, and gift cards.
4. As of now, Echoes of Wisdom appears to be the only 2024 first-party Nintendo release available directly from Amazon.
5. Neither Amazon nor Nintendo has provided an official explanation for the previous absence or the current change.
This development hints at a possible improvement in the relationship between Amazon and Nintendo, which could be beneficial for consumers as the holiday shopping season approaches. However, it's worth noting that other recent Nintendo releases and digital items have not yet returned to Amazon's direct offerings.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Finally Breaks 2024’s Nintendo-Amazon Freeze Out, Now Sold Directly by Amazon - IGN
After months of missing first-party titles, Amazon is now selling The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom directly.
