Flashbulb Games struck a limited-time deal with Nintendo. Anyone who purchases Rubber Bandits from the eShop during the promotional window receives a “Mario-inspired Plumber Outfit” and a “Legend of Zelda Rupee Glove.” These skins are not available on Steam or Xbox. This cosmetic exclusivity makes the Switch version of the game unique, driving the “eShop exclusive” search term.
Verdict: The game isn’t exclusive to the Switch, but the best cosmetic DLC bundle is exclusive to the eShop purchase. If you see a used account selling an “eShop exclusive code” for $50, ignore it—the base game itself costs $19.99. rubber bandits switch nsp dlc update eshop exclusive
For the party gamer: Absolutely. Rubber Bandits fills the chaotic couch co-op void that Mario Party sometimes lacks. The “eShop exclusive” skins are a fun bonus, but the real value is the cross-platform play (Switch users can play with PC and mobile users, though not Xbox due to platform policies). Flashbulb Games struck a limited-time deal with Nintendo
For the NSP hunter: Proceed with extreme caution. While you can find the “Rubber Bandits Switch NSP” and a separate “DLC update” file on torrent sites, you are gambling a $300 console to save $20. Nintendo’s ban waves in 2024 were ruthless. One boot of Rubber Bandits with invalid tickets will flag your console. For the party gamer: Absolutely
Final Score: 8/10 – A criminally underrated brawler that feels right at home on the Switch. Just buy it from the eShop. Your future online heists depend on it.
Nintendo eShop exclusives are often games that do not receive a physical retail release (a cartridge). Rubber Bandits is currently digital-only on Switch. You cannot walk into GameStop or Best Buy and buy a physical Rubber Bandits card. The only legitimate way to own it on a Nintendo platform is via the eShop’s digital storefront. Hence, for the Switch ecosystem, it is effectively an exclusive to the eShop.