Sure, let’s dive into this. So, here’s the thing—Limited Run Games, that quirky bunch, finally spilled the beans on when we can get our hands on the Gex Trilogy. And not just digitally—real, physical versions for the Nintendo Switch. I guess someone out there still likes clanging discs together.
Alright, picture this: we’re talking a three-pack of nostalgia here. You’ve got your OG 2D platformer Gex, then the two follow-ups that jumped into 3D—Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko. Each one has some spruced-up stuff. Like, if you mess up, you can rewind. Or save wherever you want. Because who doesn’t want a do-over button in life, right?
And hey, for the widescreen snobs (I get it, sometimes I’m one too), you’ll get native 16:9 support. They’ve even thrown in 360-degree analog control. Imagine the little guy whipping his tail around with newfound precision. Fancy, huh?
Now, the physical editions—sort of a mixed bag of goodies. There are three to choose from, and they’re clearly trying to tickle that nostalgic bone:
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Standard Edition: Pretty basic. Game disc, a case, some cover art, and a booklet. Yours for $39.99.
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Classic Edition: A bit of an upgrade here. Includes everything from Standard, plus a steelbook, a double-sided poster (12”x16” if you care for dimensions), a soundtrack selection CD, and a retro-style box. Price? $74.99. Seems like they’re tugging at the heartstrings with this.
- Tail Time Edition: Alright, full disclosure, this is the big kahuna. Besides everything in the Classic, you lose that soundtrack selection CD but gain a 36” inflatable Gex doll (yes, really), a 7” Gex statue, trading cards, a remote pin, and a full soundtrack CD, all wrapped up in a collector’s box with fancy-pants artwork by Yoshitaka Amano. Set you back $199.99, though.
So when can you snag these beauties? The digital drop hits the Nintendo eShop worldwide come June 16, 2025. But if you’re waiting for the physical ones, they’ll ship out “later in 2025.” Pre-orders are up on the Limited Run Games site till July 6, 2025. Mark your calendars, set your alarms, or do whatever you need to remember—knowing me, I’d set at least two alarms and still forget.
Oh, and there’s a trailer—gotta have those flashy visuals to seal the deal, right? Not like I’m gonna watch it a million times or anything.
