"Preorder Now: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch 2"

Excitement is building as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the original game for the Nintendo Switch but also comes with enhanced features tailored for the Switch 2. Additionally, players can enjoy Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch app. Preorders are now open, with options available at Target and other major retailers.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Pricing Details

You can secure your copy for $79.99 at Target, $79.00 at Walmart, or $79.99 at GameStop. It's worth noting that the price is higher than what you might expect for typical video games. This reflects Nintendo's new pricing strategy for Switch 2 titles, which adds a $10 premium over the original $69.99 price of the game on the standard Switch. While this pricing model isn't my favorite, it's part of the enhanced experience offered by the Switch 2.

Upgrade Pack Options

This edition includes the original Switch game along with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you're already a proud owner of the original game, you can opt to purchase the upgrade pack separately for just $10, allowing you to save some money while still enjoying the enhanced features.

For those subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade comes at no extra cost. It's included as part of your membership, making it a fantastic perk for existing fans of the series.

What's Included in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?

This package offers the complete original game for the Nintendo Switch, supplemented by the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The enhancements include improved performance with faster frame rates and quicker load times, as well as enhanced resolution and textures. These upgrades ensure that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom not only looks better but also runs more smoothly on the Nintendo Switch 2.

From our original 10/10 review of Tears of the Kingdom: "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up to one of the greatest games ever made, somehow improving upon it in nearly every way. It introduces simple quality-of-life enhancements, a genuinely exciting story, and wildly creative new building mechanics that make you rethink what is possible. The game both revamps old ground and introduces vast new areas, making it seem like Breath of the Wild was not as expansive as it once felt. With an almost alarming number of tasks, mysteries, and delightful distractions, Nintendo has followed up a triumph with another triumph, expanding and evolving a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds."

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