Choosing a current generation video game used to be simple: pick a console and a genre. These four games do not line up neatly, because platform, price, and content all pull in different directions. Three are Nintendo Switch titles; one is a PlayStation 5 game. The price range runs from $26.84 to $36.99. The right pick depends on whether you want a seven-game Star Wars collection, a complete Batman trilogy, a complete sci-fi action-adventure, or a focused open-world western.
Quick Take
All four are brand new, so the condition question is already answered. The real decision is between breadth and focus. Star Wars Heritage Pack is a broad collection of Star Wars titles on Switch. Batman Arkham Trilogy is a complete trilogy at the lowest price in the table. Control Ultimate Edition is the only PlayStation 5 option in this group and comes as a complete action-adventure package with expansions. Red Dead Redemption is the single-story alternative on Switch.
Price Comparison
| Game | Platform | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars Heritage Pack | Nintendo Switch | USD 36.97 | |
| Control: Ultimate Edition | PlayStation 5 | USD 36.99 | |
| Batman Arkham Trilogy | Nintendo Switch | USD 26.84 | |
| Red Dead Redemption | Nintendo Switch | USD 29.99 |
The price spread between the lowest and highest listed prices is 27%.
Decision Matrix
- Choose Star Wars Heritage Pack if the Switch is your platform and you want multiple types of Star Wars gameplay in one purchase.
- Choose Control Ultimate Edition if you own a PS5 and want a complete action-adventure story with expansions, plus 4K, ray tracing, and a 60fps performance mode.
- Choose Batman Arkham Trilogy if you want three Arkham games at the lowest listed price and are comfortable with an action-heavy trilogy.
- Choose Red Dead Redemption if you prefer one focused single-player story and want a Switch game at a mid-range price.
Product Notes
Star Wars Heritage Pack (Nintendo Switch)
Star Wars Heritage Pack is the obvious choice when you want variety from a single Switch cartridge. The pack brings together seven Star Wars games, including Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Episode I Racer, Republic Commando, The Force Unleashed, and both Knights of the Old Republic titles. That means different combat styles, from lightsaber action to squad shooting and racing. It is the second-highest price in this comparison, so it is not the cheapest way to get one Star Wars story, but it is a lot of Star Wars in one place. The trade-off is the single-franchise focus: if you are not invested in that universe, you are paying for seven games that all share the same setting.
Control: Ultimate Edition (PlayStation 5)
Control Ultimate Edition is the one PlayStation 5 title in the group and comes in at the high end of the price table. It bundles the main game with previously released expansions The Foundation and AWE, then adds next-generation touches such as 4K graphics, ray tracing, and a 60fps performance mode. That makes it the pick if you have a PS5 and want a complete action-adventure package. The catch is platform and tone: this is a mature-rated supernatural adventure, so it is not aimed at younger players, and Switch-only players would need a PS5 to play it.
Batman Arkham Trilogy (Nintendo Switch)
Batman Arkham Trilogy is the lowest priced game in the table, and the price bar reflects that. The Complete Edition name points to the full trilogy: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight. If you want open-world superhero combat and recognizable villains like Joker, Scarecrow, and Poison Ivy, this is the concentrated version of that formula. It is also region free, which can help if you are importing. The limitation is that this is an M-rated action-heavy set aimed at older players; the tone and action style are the main draw rather than a broad mix of genres.
Red Dead Redemption (Nintendo Switch)
Red Dead Redemption comes in at a middle price point that lands below the two higher-priced games and above the Batman trilogy. The title names Rockstar Games, and this is a single game rather than a multi-title bundle. That works if you want one open-ended story to play through on Switch, and it supports the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for single-player sessions. If you are looking for several games in one purchase, this is a focused single-story western with a mature rating, so it will not give you the breadth of a compilation.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For the widest library per cartridge on Nintendo Switch: Star Wars Heritage Pack.
- For a complete trilogy at the lowest price in this group: Batman Arkham Trilogy.
- For the PlayStation 5 player who wants expansions and next-gen presentation: Control Ultimate Edition.
- For a single, focused open-world story on Switch: Red Dead Redemption.
