Introduction
The September 2026 Nintendo Direct has wrapped, and publishers and retailers have updated pre-order listings for a number of highlighted titles.
Following Nintendo's presentation, our coverage focuses on availability and special editions surfaced across major storefronts, including Amazon and Best Buy, with additional items tied to yesterday's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct.
Context and background
Nintendo Direct is Nintendo's long-running digital broadcast series that began in 2011 and is the primary channel for the company to announce software and hardware updates.
The Nintendo eShop remains the platform's digital storefront for downloadable releases and DLC on Nintendo Switch hardware.
Amiibo, Nintendo's NFC-enabled collectible figures, continue to be used for in-game bonuses and are frequently offered alongside physical special editions.
Rewritten roundup statement
With the September 2026 Nintendo Direct concluded, our team is assembling a dedicated pre-orders roundup for the games shown in today's presentation and for items revealed during yesterday's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct.
We will update this pre-orders page over the next several days; after that, any subsequent additions will be included in our regular weekly pre-order roundup published each Sunday.
Retailer listings noted after the Direct
- Amazon: Metroid Ravenous Special Edition; Metroid Ravenous amiibo – Samus
- Best Buy: Metroid Ravenous Special Edition; Metroid Ravenous; The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition; Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy; Stellar Blade Steelbook Edition; Stellar Blade
These entries reflect retailer listings observed immediately after the Direct; availability and pricing may change as stores process pre-orders.
Affiliate disclosure
Our site participates in retailer affiliate programs, including Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop.
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases placed through links to those retailers.
What to expect next
We will continue updating the dedicated pre-orders roundup for the next 48–72 hours to capture retailer changes and additional editions.
After that period, new or delayed items will be consolidated into our standard weekly pre-order roundup, which publishes every Sunday.
Reporting notes
This article reports verified retailer listings and official Nintendo presentation coverage.
It does not speculate on unannounced hardware or release timing beyond the information shown in the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and related announcements.
The September 2026 Nintendo Direct has wrapped, and publishers and retailers have updated pre-order listings for a number of highlighted titles.
Following Nintendo's presentation, our coverage focuses on availability and special editions surfaced across major storefronts, including Amazon and Best Buy, with additional items tied to yesterday's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct.
Context and background
Nintendo Direct is Nintendo's long-running digital broadcast series that began in 2011 and is the primary channel for the company to announce software and hardware updates.
The Nintendo eShop remains the platform's digital storefront for downloadable releases and DLC on Nintendo Switch hardware.
Amiibo, Nintendo's NFC-enabled collectible figures, continue to be used for in-game bonuses and are frequently offered alongside physical special editions.
Rewritten roundup statement
With the September 2026 Nintendo Direct concluded, our team is assembling a dedicated pre-orders roundup for the games shown in today's presentation and for items revealed during yesterday's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct.
We will update this pre-orders page over the next several days; after that, any subsequent additions will be included in our regular weekly pre-order roundup published each Sunday.
Retailer listings noted after the Direct
- Amazon: Metroid Ravenous Special Edition; Metroid Ravenous amiibo – Samus
- Best Buy: Metroid Ravenous Special Edition; Metroid Ravenous; The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition; Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy; Stellar Blade Steelbook Edition; Stellar Blade
These entries reflect retailer listings observed immediately after the Direct; availability and pricing may change as stores process pre-orders.
Affiliate disclosure
Our site participates in retailer affiliate programs, including Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop.
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases placed through links to those retailers.
What to expect next
We will continue updating the dedicated pre-orders roundup for the next 48–72 hours to capture retailer changes and additional editions.
After that period, new or delayed items will be consolidated into our standard weekly pre-order roundup, which publishes every Sunday.
Reporting notes
This article reports verified retailer listings and official Nintendo presentation coverage.
It does not speculate on unannounced hardware or release timing beyond the information shown in the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and related announcements.
