Robert Anderson
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The only game IGN has awarded a 10 in 2025 has been discounted only a few weeks after it launched on Nintendo Switch 2. Donkey Kong Bananza is down to $62.99 at Amazon right now, $7 off its original list price, and a 10% saving for those counting.
$7 savings isn't much, all things considered, but it's still a tidy discount for anyone who was holding off until the game got cheaper after shelling out big for that shiny new Switch 2.
Plus, it's mighty rare for Nintendo games to get any kind of discount so soon after release, so we shall take what we can get!
As far as I'm aware, Costco had this discount first for members, but it seems like sites like Amazon and Best Buy might finally be getting around to price matching.
What We Said In Our Review
In his review for IGN, Logan Plant loved the spotlight being back on DK, saying: "The leader of the bunch is finally back to kick some tail in Donkey Kong Bananza, a brilliant successor to Super Mario Odyssey and a smashing return for a classic Nintendo character. It was a bold choice to build the Switch 2’s first 3D platformer around Donkey Kong instead of Mario, but it’s proven to be the best decision Nintendo could’ve made. DK’s satisfying, expressive movement and powerful, dynamic abilities create a truly groundbreaking adventure."
"The ambitious, destructible layers of this underground world are densely packed with satisfying collectibles, abundant charm, and clever challenges that never seem to run out of smart ideas, even long after the credits have rolled. Bananza is a constant crescendo across its 20-hour campaign and beyond, with puzzle-platforming concepts that only grow richer as DK and Pauline dive deeper toward the Planet Core. Every element comes together in complete harmony to create Nintendo’s first Switch 2 masterpiece."
Should I Wait For Black Friday Before Buying?
Maybe? Donkey Kong Bananza has received what can only be described as a super duper rare discount sale offer. 10% off isn't game changing, but it is a nice saving for those who aren't just yet ready to pay $70 for a video game.
Black Friday might offer better deals, but at this stage, it's incredibly hard to tell how Nintendo will bestoy its gifts of discounts this year (if there even are any, with major price rises potentially even looming as well).
My advice? Go with your gut. If you want to gift yourself the truely valuable (but not actual currency) gift of time, and end your summer playing one of the best games of the year, then go for it! If $63 is still a little too pricey for you, hold off and stick with us on IGN as we cross our fingers and hope the game gets another discount a few of months down the line, and near the close of 2025.
Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN's resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.