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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Nintendo Switch)

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Amazon has Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Nintendo Switch) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

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About this game:
  • A fully modernized remake of the originals: Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements make these the best versions of the games yet.
  • Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles: A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.
  • Two legendary adventures, in one package: Experience the epic origins of the DRAGON QUEST series with both DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II. Two games beautifully remade and bundled together in one definitive offering.
  • Experience a timeless musical score: An immersive, authentic, and diverse musical composition that captures the timeless essence and magic of the DRAGON QUEST universe.

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Amazon has Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Nintendo Switch) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this game:
  • A fully modernized remake of the originals: Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements make these the best versions of the games yet.
  • Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles: A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.
  • Two legendary adventures, in one package: Experience the epic origins of the DRAGON QUEST series with both DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II. Two games beautifully remade and bundled together in one definitive offering.
  • Experience a timeless musical score: An immersive, authentic, and diverse musical composition that captures the timeless essence and magic of the DRAGON QUEST universe.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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wbs3333
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Just for informing parents and others that might not know. Switch 2 physical cartridge is a game key card. That means the game is actually not on the cartridge, just the license key authorizing the use of the game. You will need an internet connection to download the game to either the internal Switch 2 storage. If your Switch 2 doesn't have enough free storage space, then a Express SD Card would be needed to download and install the game.

The Switch 1 version of the cartridge has the game actually in it, no need for internet connection or downloading anything to play the game. I'm guessing that resale value eventually might be higher for the Switch 1 version than the Switch 2 physical version of the cartridge.

I don't like Game Key Cards, but don't have anything against them. If there is a market for them, there is nothing wrong with Nintendo selling to that market. But just wanted to inform those that might not know of game key cards.

More info about game key cards:

https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/Ha...bpZRg3vW6f

https://en-americas-support.ninte...d-overview

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gamin...PT55m27wo7
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ctdeneen
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Just a note that there is no free switch 2 upgrade for this game. This will play on a switch 2 but not with the quality the switch 2 version has. It does run better on the s2 but only to the 30fps cap and lower resolution caps. The s2 version has a 60fps option with higher resolutions

This is different from the III HD-2D remake which has a free switch 2 upgrade. It seems to download an entirely new version of the game at 8.2GB

I'm surprised why they offered the most ideal situation for III but for I&II decided to not offer an upgrade, not even a paid one, and use a game key card for the s2 version
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I'm playing DQ1 on this set right now and I'm surprised at how much they've managed to add to the experience while making sure it still feels like DQ1
Highly recommend if you had Dragon Warrior through Nintendo Power in the 80s
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Dec 14, 2025 4:59 PM
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thornej4Dec 14, 2025 4:59 PM
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I'm playing DQ1 on this set right now and I'm surprised at how much they've managed to add to the experience while making sure it still feels like DQ1
Highly recommend if you had Dragon Warrior through Nintendo Power in the 80s
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Dec 14, 2025 6:21 PM
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ctdeneenDec 14, 2025 6:21 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Just a note that there is no free switch 2 upgrade for this game. This will play on a switch 2 but not with the quality the switch 2 version has. It does run better on the s2 but only to the 30fps cap and lower resolution caps. The s2 version has a 60fps option with higher resolutions

This is different from the III HD-2D remake which has a free switch 2 upgrade. It seems to download an entirely new version of the game at 8.2GB

I'm surprised why they offered the most ideal situation for III but for I&II decided to not offer an upgrade, not even a paid one, and use a game key card for the s2 version
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Dec 14, 2025 6:29 PM
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aquasealDec 14, 2025 6:29 PM
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The switch 2 version is $40 at Target currently
https://www.target.com/p/dragon-q...A-94781027
Dec 14, 2025 7:05 PM
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wbs3333Dec 14, 2025 7:05 PM
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Quote from aquaseal View quoted comment :
The switch 2 version is $40 at Target currently
https://www.target.com/p/dragon-q...A-94781027
Just for informing parents and others that might not know. Switch 2 physical cartridge is a game key card. That means the game is actually not on the cartridge, just the license key authorizing the use of the game. You will need an internet connection to download the game to either the internal Switch 2 storage. If your Switch 2 doesn't have enough free storage space, then a Express SD Card would be needed to download and install the game.

The Switch 1 version of the cartridge has the game actually in it, no need for internet connection or downloading anything to play the game. I'm guessing that resale value eventually might be higher for the Switch 1 version than the Switch 2 physical version of the cartridge.

I don't like Game Key Cards, but don't have anything against them. If there is a market for them, there is nothing wrong with Nintendo selling to that market. But just wanted to inform those that might not know of game key cards.

More info about game key cards:

https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/Ha...bpZRg3vW6f

https://en-americas-support.ninte...d-overview

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gamin...PT55m27wo7
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Dec 14, 2025 8:53 PM
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PirinDec 14, 2025 8:53 PM
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I don't have a Switch 2, so appreciate some deals still made for the Switch.
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Dec 14, 2025 9:48 PM
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mackaikai
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Dec 14, 2025 9:48 PM
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Amazon is now matching Target for the Switch 2 version @ $39.99
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Dec 14, 2025 10:16 PM
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Dec 14, 2025 10:16 PM
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Also found dragon quest 3 for $35


looks like it gets a free upgrade for Switch 2, as well as more content than the first two games combined.

https://a.co/d/4fY5qn4
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Dec 15, 2025 3:37 AM
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ctdeneenDec 15, 2025 3:37 AM
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Quote from wbs3333 View quoted comment :
Just for informing parents and others that might not know. Switch 2 physical cartridge is a game key card. That means the game is actually not on the cartridge, just the license key authorizing the use of the game. You will need an internet connection to download the game to either the internal Switch 2 storage. If your Switch 2 doesn't have enough free storage space, then a Express SD Card would be needed to download and install the game.The Switch 1 version of the cartridge has the game actually in it, no need for internet connection or downloading anything to play the game. I'm guessing that resale value eventually might be higher for the Switch 1 version than the Switch 2 physical version of the cartridge.I don't like Game Key Cards, but don't have anything against them. If there is a market for them, there is nothing wrong with Nintendo selling to that market. But just wanted to inform those that might not know of game key cards.More info about game key cards:https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/Ha...bpZRg3vW6fhttps://en-americas-support.ninte...d-overviewhttps://www.nintendo.com/us/gamin...PT55m27wo7
What an annoying decision if you have a switch 2

1. Buy the switch 1 version because you get an actual game cart. However, you don't get the quality of the switch 2 version and the company doesn't even offer a paid upgrade for it. *

2. Buy the switch 2 version getting the best quality, however you end up with a game keycard.


*According to Dr the switch 1 version does run better on the switch 2 but the game is locked at 30fps, handheld 720p, and some not 4k docked res. The difference is on the s2 points in the game where it slowed down before 30fps are mostly gone
Dec 15, 2025 11:06 AM
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DealDadyDec 15, 2025 11:06 AM
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Quote from ctdeneen View quoted comment :
What an annoying decision if you have a switch 2

1. Buy the switch 1 version because you get an actual game cart. However, you don't get the quality of the switch 2 version and the company doesn't even offer a paid upgrade for it. *

2. Buy the switch 2 version getting the best quality, however you end up with a game keycard.


*According to Dr the switch 1 version does run better on the switch 2 but the game is locked at 30fps, handheld 720p, and some not 4k docked res. The difference is on the s2 points in the game where it slowed down before 30fps are mostly gone
I'm just going to play this on PC I think.
Dec 17, 2025 8:17 PM
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PeterL7956Dec 17, 2025 8:17 PM
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Quote from thornej4 View quoted comment :
I'm playing DQ1 on this set right now and I'm surprised at how much they've managed to add to the experience while making sure it still feels like DQ1
Highly recommend if you had Dragon Warrior through Nintendo Power in the 80s
How's the game if you have zero nostalgia for the original? Still worth playing?
Dec 19, 2025 2:32 AM
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StrongTest183Dec 19, 2025 2:32 AM
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Back up to 50 so no deal.
Dec 20, 2025 11:20 AM
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Thegame956Dec 20, 2025 11:20 AM
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Quote from mackaikai View quoted comment :
Amazon is now matching Target for the Switch 2 version @ $39.99
Why would anyone buy a switch 2 game. Their physical games are not actually physical games, they are just key cards to download th3 actual game. Switch 1 has actual games in the physical cartridge.

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