Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD Rolls Onto Switch This Halloween
Sega is bringing Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD to the Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2019. This is an HD version of the Wii launch game that utilized motion control to move about the mazes. The game will feature updated graphics, optimized control schemes, online leaderboards, and Decathalon Mode where you complete a set of 10 mini-games in a row. The game will retail for $39.99 and will be available on cartridge or via the eShop. Let’s hope the first two GameCube games make their way over as well!
OFFICIAL PR:
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD launches on October 29, 2019 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One for $39.99. Physical pre-orders are now available. A Steam release is planned for Winter 2019.
About Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD:
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz is Back in HD: Originally released on the Wii in 2006, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD reinvigorates the original game with 100 single-player stages, 10 multi-player mini-games, revamped control schemes, updated graphics, and more.
- Online Leaderboards: A first for the series, players can now compete with others around the world through online leaderboards for single-player Time Attack and the all-new Mini-Game Decathalon Score Attack modes.
- No Monkey Business – Play Your Way: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam. With uniquely optimized control schemes for each platform, everyone from first-time rollers to world-record holders can jump right in to the fun.

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