Limited Run Games has announced a physical Nintendo Switch release for The Big Con, the indie caper that first arrived on the Nintendo eShop in 2022.
Developed by Mighty Yell, The Big Con mixes coming-of-age storytelling with stealth, pickpocketing and social-simulation mechanics set against a stylized 1990s backdrop.
The newly announced boxed edition is available for pre-order through Limited Run Games’ storefront.
Limited Run’s announcement notes the company will only distribute a standard physical edition at this time.
In plain terms, Limited Run is offering a single boxed SKU and has not listed any special or collector’s editions alongside the standard copy.
About The Big Con
The Big Con puts players in the shoes of Ali, a sharp-tongued high schooler who skips band camp to travel cross-country and save her family’s struggling video rental store from predatory loan sharks.
The game blends stealth and conversational mechanics—players pickpocket, don disguises, eavesdrop and run cons tailored to different marks as they work to raise enough cash to pay off debts.
The title leans heavily on 1990s nostalgia, with era-specific visuals and cultural touchstones, and features whimsical elements such as the in-game “Hormipillar.”
Key points for readers and retailers
- Platform history: Originally released on the Nintendo eShop in 2022, The Big Con is now receiving a boxed Nintendo Switch release via Limited Run Games.
- Edition details: Limited Run is currently only listing a standard physical copy; no special or limited-run collector editions have been announced.
- Pre-orders: The boxed edition is available to pre-order from Limited Run Games’ website.
Why this matters
Physical releases remain a meaningful avenue for visibility and sales in the indie scene, providing storefront presence and collectible appeal for players and collectors who prefer cartridges over digital-only ownership.
For The Big Con—an indie title with distinct art direction and a character-driven narrative—a boxed release can broaden audience reach beyond the digital storefront.
For readers seeking a boxed version of the game, keep an eye on Limited Run Games’ product page for availability windows and shipping details.
Publishers and developers continue to leverage limited physical print runs to extend the lifecycle of successful indie releases, and The Big Con’s Switch boxed edition follows that established pattern.
Developed by Mighty Yell, The Big Con mixes coming-of-age storytelling with stealth, pickpocketing and social-simulation mechanics set against a stylized 1990s backdrop.
The newly announced boxed edition is available for pre-order through Limited Run Games’ storefront.
Limited Run’s announcement notes the company will only distribute a standard physical edition at this time.
In plain terms, Limited Run is offering a single boxed SKU and has not listed any special or collector’s editions alongside the standard copy.
About The Big Con
The Big Con puts players in the shoes of Ali, a sharp-tongued high schooler who skips band camp to travel cross-country and save her family’s struggling video rental store from predatory loan sharks.
The game blends stealth and conversational mechanics—players pickpocket, don disguises, eavesdrop and run cons tailored to different marks as they work to raise enough cash to pay off debts.
The title leans heavily on 1990s nostalgia, with era-specific visuals and cultural touchstones, and features whimsical elements such as the in-game “Hormipillar.”
Key points for readers and retailers
- Platform history: Originally released on the Nintendo eShop in 2022, The Big Con is now receiving a boxed Nintendo Switch release via Limited Run Games.
- Edition details: Limited Run is currently only listing a standard physical copy; no special or limited-run collector editions have been announced.
- Pre-orders: The boxed edition is available to pre-order from Limited Run Games’ website.
Why this matters
Physical releases remain a meaningful avenue for visibility and sales in the indie scene, providing storefront presence and collectible appeal for players and collectors who prefer cartridges over digital-only ownership.
For The Big Con—an indie title with distinct art direction and a character-driven narrative—a boxed release can broaden audience reach beyond the digital storefront.
For readers seeking a boxed version of the game, keep an eye on Limited Run Games’ product page for availability windows and shipping details.
Publishers and developers continue to leverage limited physical print runs to extend the lifecycle of successful indie releases, and The Big Con’s Switch boxed edition follows that established pattern.
