Star Wars Day is just around the corner, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can celebrate the occasion by playing a pair of games based on the franchise. Starting on April 30th at 10 a.m. PT, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter and Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles will both be playable completely free for subscribers. The free trial will last through May 6th at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Subscribers will, as is always the case with these trials, have access to the full versions of these games. As a result, it’s entirely possible that dedicated gamers will be able to finish either or both of these games during that time. For those that won’t have the time to finish Bounty Hunter or Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, the save data from these trials will transfer back to the paid version.
If you decide to buy either game physically or through the Switch eShop, you’ll pick up right where you left off. It’s a nice incentive to check out these trials when they become available, as you might end up liking a game you wouldn’t have otherwise played. On top of the incentive of trying something new, players will receive 100 Platinum Points for playing either trial.
There are a number of choices available on the Nintendo eShop for those who are interested in purchasing Episode I: Jedi Power Battles or Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. Both games normally cost $19.99, or they can be obtained in the Star Wars Prequel Pack, which costs $64.99 and also includes Episode I: Racer and Republic Commando.
The best deal right now, however, is the Star Wars: Grand Collection, which includes all four of those games, plus an additional five: Knights of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, The Force Unleashed, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, and Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Normally priced at $139.99, this bundle is currently available for $69.99. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles first came out in 2000 and was recently brought to Switch.
The version on modern platforms added several new playable characters not present in the original version. Meanwhile, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter debuted in 2002, as a tie-in game for Attack of the Clones. Nintendo fans may have played it on GameCube, but this version includes a few quality-of-life improvements, such as a flashlight to light up dark locations.
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When Nintendo Switch 2 is released in June, the system will be backwards compatible with most games released on the current system. However, there are some games that are experiencing difficulties right now. One of those games is Star Wars Episode I:
Racer, which is currently on Nintendo’s list of games “with start up issues.” Those who intend to purchase the Star Wars: Grand Collection should keep this in mind, as it is possible that these issues will be resolved in time for the system’s launch! Do you plan on checking out either of these free trials? What’s your favorite Star Wars game on Switch? Share your thoughts with me directly on Bluesky at @Marcdachamp, or on Instagram at @Dachampgaming!
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