Step back to the formative era of Yu-Gi-Oh! with Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection - Switch, a carefully curated handheld anthology that brings the franchise’s earliest duels to Nintendo Switch. This expansive compilation traverses the lineage of the Duel Monsters era, pairing strategy card battles with RPG-style adventures and more. It includes titles that originally released in Japan, making it a true retrospective for fans and a perfect entry point for newcomers curious about the series’ origins.
Included titles
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (1998, Game Boy)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories (1999, Game Boy, Game Boy Color)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (2000 JP, 2002 US, 2003 EU, Game Boy Color)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist (2000, Game Boy Color; includes online battles)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB (2000 JP, Game Boy Color)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001 JP, 2003 US/EU, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6, Expert 2 (2001, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001 JP, 2002 US, 2003 EU, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (2002 JP, 2003 US, 2004 EU, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (2003 JP, 2004 US/EU, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003 JP, US, EU, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 (2004 JP, US, EU, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler (2004 JP, 2005 US, Game Boy Advance)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Day of the Duelist: World Championship Tournament 2005 (Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005) (2004 JP, 2005 US, Game Boy Advance)
Why this collection stands out
- Authentic retro experience on Switch: Revisit the classic handheld era where strategy card games, RPG elements, and fast-paced duels defined the Yu-Gi-Oh! experience. The Early Days Collection brings those memories to modern hardware with the convenience of handheld play on Nintendo Switch.
- Japan-to-global line-up: Several titles originally released only in Japan are now part of a single, accessible package, letting you explore duels and storylines that shaped the series’ early lore.
- Wide scope across eras and genres: From simple card-battle systems to more intricate RPG-style journeys, you’ll experience the breadth of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s early handheld catalog—strategy, collection-building, and dungeon-crawling dice-based adventures all in one place.
- Online-capable moments meet classic play: The collection surfaces online-enabled experience in Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist, blending retro charm with modern connectivity where available.
- Perfect for collectors and explorers: Whether you’re rekindling nostalgia or discovering the roots of Yu-Gi-Oh! for the first time, this compilation offers a dense, era-defining lineup that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Who this is for
- Long-time Yu-Gi-Oh! fans seeking a authentic nostalgic journey through the original handheld era.
- New players curious about the series’ origins and how the early games laid the groundwork for modern dueling.
- Collectors who want a single Switch release that spans multiple Game Boy generations—Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles—united in one place.
Practical notes and gameplay perspective
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection - Switch emphasizes classic game design and handheld-era mechanics, offering a tangible sense of how early duels unfolded with the iconic characters and rulings fans know. While the lineup spans different hardware generations, the core thrill remains: build a deck, outwit your opponent, and witness the evolution of Yu-Gi-Oh! strategy from the very start. Returning to these titles on Switch lets you experience the evolution of the series’ card-play, character lineup, and strategic pacing in a portable format that suits short duels and long sessions alike.
Coming soon to Nintendo Switch, this collection is your passport back to the dawn of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s enduring dueling era—where every card drawn or monster summoned helped shape a story that continues to captivate players around the world.