Yu-Gi-Oh’s Early Days Collection for the Nintendo Switch has recently gone on sale, marking its first significant discount since its launch on February 27. The physical edition is now available for $40, down from its original price of $50, at both Amazon and Walmart. This collection includes 14 classic Yu-Gi-Oh games released between 1998 and 2003 for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, with five titles making their North American debut.
Fans who purchase the physical version will also receive a Secret Rare Yu-Gi-Oh trading card while supplies last. While the collection is also available on PC, purchasing it on Steam does not include this special card; it retails for $39 on Green Man Gaming.
The full list of included games showcases the evolution of the series during its early years:
- Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters (1998, GB) – New
- Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 2: Dark Duel Stories (1999, GBC) – New
- Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Capsule GB (2000, GBC) – New
- Yu-Gi-Oh Dark Duel Stories (2000, GBC)
- Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists (2000, GBC) – New
- Yu-Gi-Oh Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 (2001, GBA) – New
- Yu-Gi-Oh The Sacred Cards (2002, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh Reshef of Destruction (2003, GBA)
- Yu-Gi-Oh Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003, GBA)
Original Game Boy titles like "Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters" laid the groundwork for the franchise, which gained popularity through its Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance offerings. Additionally, players can explore a variety of Yu-Gi-Oh merchandise, including retro-themed trading card sets available at outlets like Amazon and Best Buy, celebrating the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
For those interested in the original manga, multi-volume compilations are available for purchase on Amazon and Walmart, providing a great opportunity to delve into the series’ anime roots.
