Published on: January 26, 2025
Snake Amiibo Returns: Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate Favorite Receives Restock for Nintendo Switch
The beloved Snake amiibo from Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate is set to make a highly anticipated return to retail, as confirmed by an updated listing on Best Buy.
Priced at $15.99 USD, the restocked collectible is now available for pre-order, with its release date scheduled for February 13th, 2025.
This marks another opportunity for fans and collectors to add the iconic Metal Gear protagonist to their Nintendo Switch amiibo lineup.
Originally debuting in 2019 alongside other Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate figurines, the Snake amiibo quickly became a favorite among fans of both the fighting franchise and the legendary stealth-action series developed by Konami.
Snake—known formally as Solid Snake—has appeared as the central protagonist in numerous Metal Gear games.
A highly trained infiltration expert, Snake is celebrated for his ability to undertake covert operations under the most challenging conditions, earning his place as a gaming legend.
He is acclaimed for thwarting global threats involving massive, nuclear-armed mechanized weapons known as Metal Gear, cementing his legacy within the industry.
With a renewed listing on the Best Buy website, the Snake amiibo joins a selection of Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate figures frequently restocked to meet ongoing demand.
Pre-orders enable both longtime collectors and new Nintendo Switch owners to secure this character ahead of its official re-release.
Since its initial introduction to the amiibo lineup, Snake has remained a coveted item due to his affinity with the Metal Gear franchise and enduring role in video game history.
For fans wishing to experience Snake’s adventures beyond the amiibo, key entries in the Metal Gear Solid series are also available for Nintendo Switch via the "Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
1"—expanding access to classic titles for a new generation.
Developed by Konami and available on the eShop, this collection allows players to immerse themselves in the tactical espionage action that defined the genre.
The return of the Snake amiibo underscores Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to supporting amiibo collectors and Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate fans.
With the pre-order window now open at Best Buy and additional updates likely from other retailers, enthusiasts are encouraged to act quickly to secure their piece of Metal Gear and Nintendo Switch history.
Stay tuned for further announcements regarding future restocks and new releases in the amiibo lineup, as Nintendo continues to celebrate fan-favorite characters from its most acclaimed series.
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