Gex Trilogy Launches on Nintendo Switch Next Month

I’ll admit, the first time I heard the buzz about Gex coming back out from the shadows, I thought, “Wait, why do I even remember this gecko?” But nostalgia’s a weird beast—like seeing an old friend you can’t remember why you lost touch with.

Alright, so get this: Gex Trilogy is making its big return, landing on the Nintendo Switch with three physical editions. Oh, and they set a date—June 16, 2025, if you’re the type who marks calendars. And yeah, pre-orders are up until July 6, 2025, so you’ve got some time. Unless you forget, which, let’s be real, we probably will.

Now, what’s cool is this bundle packs the original 2D charmer with its two 3D sequels—Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko. They’ve tossed in some nifty updates like Rewind and Save Anywhere. Kinda makes you wonder if gaming was that hard back in the day or if we’ve just gotten, I dunno, impatient?

Also, they’ve spruced up Enter the Gecko and Deep Cover Gecko with a splash of modern vibe—like 16:9 widescreen support and full 360-degree control. It’s the kind of thing that’ll either make fans nod in approval or grumble about how the old ways were better.

This grand gecko comeback has a few flavors—check it:

Standard Edition ($39.99) – You get a Disc/Cartridge, a Case, and a Cover with a Booklet. Basic, but sometimes basic’s good.

Classic Edition ($74.99) – Alright, stepping it up with a Steelbook, a retro-vibed poster, and a Soundtrack CD. Plus, a Retro-style Box that gives off that throwback charm.

Tail Time Edition ($199.99) – Whoa, big spender! This one’s got a 36” Inflatable Gex Doll. Yeah, really. There’s also a 7” Statue, Trading Cards, a Pin, and a Full Soundtrack CD. And the icing? A Collector’s Box dressed up by Yoshitaka Amano. Fancy, right?

Anyway—or no, back on track—I’m honestly intrigued about how this revival of talking gecko goodness will play out. Is it pandering to us old-timers, or introducing some new fans to the tail-whipping charm? Either way, it’s happening, and I’ll be here questioning why my mind ironically decided to cling onto a platforming reptile.