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Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Nintendo Switch

Name: Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Nintendo Switch
Brand: Konami
SKU: B0D9PKCT42

Bottom line: The Konami Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Nintendo Switch: Includes Yu-Gi-Oh! games never before released outside Japan; main trade-off: online play limited at launch; other titles get it post-launch.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Includes Yu-Gi-Oh! games never before released outside Japan
✓ Rewind undoes misplays; fast-forward speeds through duels
✓ Save anywhere and resume a duel exactly where you left off
✓ Online play in Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists

Cons

✗ Online play limited at launch; other titles get it post-launch
✗ Original retro presentation won't match modern Yu-Gi-Oh! games
✗ Rewind and unlock toggles can take the edge off the original challenge
✗ Heavy card-game focus offers little if you don't enjoy dueling

Manufacturer description

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Nintendo Switch brings Konami's classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games from the franchise's earliest years to one modern package. You get retro RPGs and strategic card games starring the original anime cast, including several Yu-Gi-Oh! games never released outside Japan before. The lineup includes Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, Monster Capsule, Dark Duel Stories, and Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists, which supports online play against duelists around the world. Konami says more titles will get online play after launch…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which games are included in Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection?

Titles include Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, Monster Capsule, Dark Duel Stories, and Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists. Check the product listing for the complete lineup.

Does Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection have online multiplayer?

Yes. Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists supports online play at launch. Konami says some other titles will get online play after launch.

Are any of these games new to players outside Japan?

Yes. Konami says the collection includes several Yu-Gi-Oh! games that were never released outside Japan before.

Can I save or rewind during a duel?

Yes. You can save at any time, rewind to undo a move, and fast-forward to speed up play. You can also remap buttons.

How well is Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection rated?

It is highly rated by customers on Amazon. Check the listing for the current price and availability.

Key Features

Play others around the world in online play in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists; some titles to support online play after launch
Unlock characters, cards, & the option to remove Deck Capacity, Duelist Level, and cards from the Forbidden & Limited List; customize button mapping
Turn back the clock with the Rewind function or fast forward to watch your strategy unfold at mach speeds
Pick up and Duel right where you left off with the option to save at any time
Explore preserved box art and manuals from each title in the Digital Gallery

Full Specifications

Brand	Konami
Rated	Teen
Language	English
Release date	February 27, 2025
Type of item	Video Game
Compatibility	Switch
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Lite

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