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Best pre-order deals for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch
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Your support makes all the difference.A pair of new Pokémon games is coming to the Nintendo Switch console later this year, each with new and returning monsters for players to catch.
The two games will see players transported to a new region with two new professors, called Sada and Turo. From the trailers already released, we know players will get to choose from three all-new starter Pokémon – called Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly, which are grass, fire and water types, respectively.
Fans of the pocket monster-catching franchise will already be very familiar with how these games are released. Starting with Red and Blue back in 1996, Pokémon games are always launched in pairs, with Scarlet and Violet set to continue that trend.
As such, these Nintendo Switch games will be available to buy individually when they go on sale later in 2023, but also as a steelcase bundle, if you have a friend or family member you want to share the game with, or just fancy collecting them all yourself.
Find out how to pre-order the new Pokémon games, and discover the best UK pre-order deals we’ve found so far below.
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‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Pokémon Violet’: Was £49.99, now £39.99, Currys.co.uk
One of the best savings we’ve seen for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet can be found at Currys, where both games have 20 per cent off, meaning shoppers can save a generous £10 off the RRP of each game, depending on their preference.
In order to redeem the offer, simply apply the discount code ‘STARTER20’ after adding the game(s) to your basket at checkout. Make sure the discount has been applied before confirming your payment.
Best pre-order deals for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon Scarlet andViolet will both be released on Friday 18 November 2022 and will be available on all versions of the Nintendo Switch game console, including the latest limited-edition Switch OLED.
The games can both be played in the Nintendo Switch’s TV, tabletop and handheld modes, and they are certified for gamers aged seven and over. The two games can be purchased individually or together as part of the dual pack steelbook edition.
We’ve rounded up the best pre-order deals for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and will add to this as more deals become available between now and the 18 November release date.
The best Nintendo Switch pre-order deals for Pokémon Scarlet andViolet dual pack steelbook edition
- £89.99, Hmv.com
- £99.99, Johnlewis.com
- £99.99, Board-game.co.uk
- £99.99, Argos.co.uk
The best Nintendo Switch pre-order deals for ‘Pokémon Scarlet’:
- £49.99, Nintendo.co.uk
- £40.09, Board-game.co.uk
- £41.85, Base.com
- £42.85, Shopto.net
- £42.95, Thegamecollection.net (poster included)
- £42.95, Amazon.co.uk
- £42.99, Very.co.uk
- £49.99, Game.co.uk (starter figurines included)
The best Nintendo Switch pre-order deals for ‘Pokémon Violet’:
- £49.99, Nintendo.co.uk
- £40.09, Board-game.co.uk
- £41.85, Base.com
- £42.85, Shopto.net
- £42.95, Amazon.co.uk
- £42.95, Thegamecollection.net (poster included)
- £42.99, Very.co.uk
- £49.99, Game.co.uk (starter figurines included)
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Want to buy the latest Switch OLED? Nintendo has launched a limited-edition Scarlet and Violet-themed console