The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is currently available for $52 at Woot, a deal that will last for the next few days or until stock runs out, which is highly probable. Released on September 26, this offer is somewhat unexpected. If you missed the launch or plan to gift it this holiday season, now is your opportunity to save $8. Amazon Prime members enjoy free shipping on all Woot orders, making it a virtual outlet mall with exclusive deals not commonly found at major retailers. Woot's deals on Switch exclusives often sell out quickly, so act fast if any of the listed games catch your interest. As of October 15, Woot's site indicates that these deals will end in four days, likely disappearing before the weekend.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom honors the franchise's traditional gameplay while integrating modern elements introduced by Breath of the Wild and further developed in 2023's Tears of the Kingdom. This is the first mainline game where Princess Zelda takes the lead, offering a fresh experience compared to previous top-down Link-centric titles. Zelda's unique ability to create echoes of objects and monsters to solve puzzles, traverse gaps, and fight introduces an exciting twist to the classic formula. Similar to Tears of the Kingdom, there are multiple ways to solve puzzles, and the game retains traditional elements like dungeons and Heart Pieces. Echoes of Wisdom is a must-play for long-time fans and a perfect entry point for newcomers, earning a 9/10 in our review.
Echoes of Wisdom isn't the only Switch exclusive on sale at Woot; several other 2024 releases are also discounted to their best prices yet. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is available for $25, Mario vs. Donkey Kong for $40, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Princess Peach: Showtime for $45 each. Notably, Nintendo World Championships, a competitive minigame compilation inspired by the 1990 event, hasn't been discounted since its July launch. This deal is for the game only, not the deluxe set with a replica gold NES cart, art cards, and pins, which is still available at $60 from retailers like Target and Best Buy, though sold out at Walmart.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a remake of the classic Game Boy Advance puzzle-platformer, has maintained its $50 price since February, making the 20% discount a great deal. Woot also offers notable discounts on Switch exclusives released before 2024, such as Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $45. Pokemon fans can save $20 on Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is rarely discounted below $50 at major retailers despite its 2018 release.
Note: Woot recently updated its listings to indicate that physical Switch games ordered from the retailer are region-free. This means you may receive an international version rather than a North American one. All Switch consoles are region-free, and most games include multiple language options, including English. The only visible difference is the ratings board logo on the box. The gameplay experience remains the same, but be aware that DLC purchases must match the region of the game. For instance, if you buy the UK edition of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, future DLC must be from the UK eShop. Creating region-specific eShop accounts is easy, but it's something to consider. Most first-party Switch games, including those on sale, are self-contained and do not offer DLC.
