Bargain Roundup: Pokemon X and Y, Special Edition 3DS XL
It’s almost here folks, the dawn of a new generation of Pokémon and the first Pokémon titles for the Nintendo 3DS. It’s going to be great isn’t it?
With full 3D graphics, mega evolutions, Pokémon-Aime, new fairy type Pokémon, Player Search System, riding Pokémon, horde encounters, trainer customization, Pokémon Bank, a brand new Pokémon Global Link, classic partner Pokémon and much much much more – There hasn’t been a new Pokémon like this in years.
No matter how awesome Pokémon X and Y probably will be you still want to find it as cheap as possible. The game will be released on the eShop as well, but we’ve found some deals below.
We will continue to update this article as more prices are found or are changed. Let us know if you spot one cheaper!
Reminder: Pokemon X & Y game is out October 12th (Worldwide), Nintendo 3DS XL Pokemon X & Y Limited Edition is out September 27th (Australia). It does not contain the game.
Pokémon X & Y Prices for Australia
Dungeon Crawl (Import)
Big W
EB Games
eShop (Digital)
- Pokémon X or Y – $59.95 (Confirmed)
Gamesmen
GameTraders
Harvey Norman
JB Hi-Fi
Target
OzGameShop (Import)
Pokémon X & Y 3DS XL Hardware Bargains
Remember that this hardware does not come with the game, it’s just the 3DS XL with a Pokémon design.
Big W
- Nintendo 3DS XL Pokémon X and Y Red or Blue – ($248) – Link
EB Games
- Nintendo 3DS XL Pokémon X and Y Red – ($248) – Link
- Nintendo 3DS XL Pokémon X and Y Blue – ($248) – Link
JB Hi-Fi
- Nintendo 3DS XL Pokémon X and Y Red – ($238) – Link
- Nintendo 3DS XL Pokémon X and Y Blue – ($238) – Link
Target
- Nintendo 3DS XL Pokémon X or Y version (Blue or Red) – $239 – Link
- Comes with 7 in 1 starter pack, price ends October 2nd
Pokémon X & Y Guides, Accessories
EB Games
- Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Official Strategy Guide – Link
Well then, what is you battle strategy for a swift Pokémon pickup?
I pre-orderd at JB. If my Target actually gets them in, hopefully JB will price match on the day.
Definitely Target, or price match where possible.
Are you planning to do a Wind Waker HD Bargain Roundup? I’m curious if anyone has seen a better deal than RRP?
Ouch.. is it really going to be $10 more than even EB on the eShop. Krudler.
I strongly doubt that it will be $69.95 at the eShop as the RRP for the game was only just reduced about 2 weeks ago to $59.95 (and EB and JB have amended their prices accordingly). Nintendo seemed to recently change their pricing strategy for new release first party 3DS titles to $59.95 starting with Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Earlier first party 3DS games retain their original RRP, however.
are people seriously considering getting a physical copy?
I’m with you on this one, digi all the way now.
If you don’t need it straight away (or perhaps at all), video ezy have it for $43.16 + $2 shipping (free shipping for orders over $60).
http://www.videoezy.com.au/games/pokemon-y-nintendo-3ds/dp/645319/793865#bc=1a31
Apparently, Big W will have them for $44! It’s in the latest catalogue.
http://preview.lasoo.com.au/catalogue/big-w-catalogue-entertain-this-summer-1010/4w4tb2br5.html?pid=promotedCatalogue#pageNo=0
dam I preordered from target for $49 should’ve waited for big w !!
Why not? I’d rather buy a physical copy… Cool to have the case, the Club Nintendo points, and risk never losing it in an online ecosystem. Not to mention, probably cheaper than the eShop. So yeah, physical copy all the way.
Kmart had it for 45. Didn’t advertise it at all.