The best-selling video game on Amazon right now is Nintendo Switch 2 exclusiveDonkey Kong Bananza.Donkey Kong Bananzawas one of the first Switch 2 exclusives revealed to the public, not long afterMario Kart Worldwas officially announced. The firstDonkey Kong3D platformer since the days of the Nintendo 64,Donkey Kong Bananzahas looked incredibly impressive and is easily one of the most-hyped Switch 2 games to date.
Recently, Nintendo hosted a specialDonkey Kong Bananza-themed Nintendo Direct event that showcased various features that will be included in the upcoming game. TheDonkey Kong BananzaDirect was met with a great deal of enthusiasm from Nintendo fans, especiallySwitch 2 early adopterswho have already had their fill ofMario Kart Worldand are looking forward to the platform’s next big game.
The hype is real forDonkey Kong Bananza, as the game has soared to the top of Amazon’s sales charts for video games. While it’s being outsold by gift cards forRoblox, Xbox, and PlayStation,Donkey Kong Bananzais currently the best-selling physical game release on the platform, ahead ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33andDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach.Amazon didn’t even have Switch 2 products at first, and so it seems getting that situation worked out is already proving lucrative for both Amazon and Nintendo.
Donkey Kong Bananza is the Best-Selling Game on Amazon Right Now
Donkey Kong Bananzais likely to be a huge commercial hit. Not only did theDonkey Kong BananzaNintendo Directdrum up significant hype for the game, but it’s also one of the earliest Switch 2 exclusives. Considering this, it’s highly likely that most Switch 2 early adopters have already planned on gettingDonkey Kong Bananza, though time will tell how its sales match up toMario Kart World.
Mario Kart Worldis bundled with millions of Switch 2 units, and so it does have an unfair advantage overDonkey Kong Bananza. Not only that, butMario Kart Worldis the follow-up to the incredibly successfulMario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has become one of the best-selling video games of all time. Something working inDonkey Kong Bananza’s favor, however, is its price point. WhereasMario Kart Worldis $80 standalone,Donkey Kong Bananzais a little cheaper at $70.
If Amazon is any indication,Donkey Kong Bananza’s pre-orders are proving fairly strong and there is a great deal of interest in the game. Based on what’s been shown so far,Donkey Kong Bananzaappears to be pulling out all the stopsand looks like it could very well be a potential Game of the Year nominee, and its pre-release success on Amazon suggests that many agree with that prediction.
