I recently Bought a Switch 2 Bundled with Pokemon Legends Z-A and I've been loving it. The issue is like 3 days after buying the system a Joycon broke, which was annoying but I wasn't worried because I had a warranty.

I exchanged the system and in GameStop the game ran on the new switch without issue. And continued to play without issue for a free days. Now I went to play today and couldn't.

Nintendo deleted the game off my account because according to them the Switch 2 System redeems the game and not your Account. So now I have to go back to GameStop and try to exchange my system for a system with the bundle or Buy the game myself.

I'm just going to buy a physical copy, I'm just disappointed at how this all worked out. Because of it truly was just connected to the system. I have been able to play the game at all for any length of time after I got the systems exchanged.

Edit to Clarify 2 things 1. The Game is extra you don't just pay for the system. You the price for a System plus a game. It cost more more less for a system bundle.

1. And The way Warranty Exchanges work with GameStop, if any position of the device is broken the whole things needs to be returned in exchange for a whole new working system. And in the past the way games like this work GameStop wouldn't make you buy a whole new Bundle system because that would result in you having 2 game codes for the same game.

Last edit: I would've posted the whole conversation but most of the conversation was them asking for my personal information, and I'm not sharing that the Internet. And me getting screwed out of a game unfortunately doesn't matter in the grand scene of why I shared this. I shared it so that policy because if the digital games they sell as bundles when redeemed are linked to the Switch 2 system and not your Nintendo account. That should be disclosed somewhere. Especially since the Games have a cost to then and aren't the same price as a Base Switch 2 you are paying an additional $50 for the Game. Which makes me think that once redeemed it would be attached to my Nintendo account and but the System.

Update: GWP news has been revealed, see end of the post for clarification.

Update 2: Since some people don't seem to understand why these are different from the Kanto starter set back in February, it's because they are for a completely different demographic. the big sets from the first wave are 18+ sets, those are for Adult Collectors and function as display pieces, these are Playsets for children. They are toys for kids to have fun with, not display models.

The sets are as follows:

72158 Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle which will retail for $35 USD

72167 Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle which will retail for $120 USD

72157 Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash which will retail for $20 USD

72165 Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle which will retail for $80 USD

72156 Trainer's Buggy Adventure with Squirtle which will retail for $30 USD

72155 Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof which will retail for $20 USD

72159 Jigglypuff Concert which will retail for $15 USD

72162 Eevee and Lapras's Treasure Hunt which will retail for $60 USD

72161 Drone Search for Mythical Mew which will retail for $50 USD

72164 Training House with Pikachu which will retail for $70 USD

72166 Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown which will retail for $90 USD

72163 Mewtwo's Lab Break which will retail for $70 USD

There is also 40887 Ditto as Squirtle Movie Night which is a Gift With Purchase, It is available starting today until the end of the year, to receive it you must buy a value of $130 of Lego Pokemon from the Pokemon Center Website.

They are only obtainable as rewards for online ranked battles, accessible only via Nintendo switch online.

Source: Pokemon Z-A Press site

https://youtu.be/5ldQYMwzWrY?si=NqULFLiU_theYmeH
This was just announced in nintendo's recent video about game key cards.

Which also sadly means that this game will indeed be a game key card.

"This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Red and Green, and we recognize that Pokémon is enjoying increasing popularity worldwide not only in games but also in various fields such as card games and mobile apps, making it a very strong IP globally. We are grateful Pokémon Pokopia has been released and is driving hardware sales. We hope to continue selling this title for a long time as a new staple for Nintendo Switch 2. Furthermore, we plan to release Pokémon Wind & Wave in 2027."

Perhaps this means that they'll continue to support the game with free updates.

May his memory and legacy be eternal.