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

The highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition includes the original Nintendo Switch game enhanced for the Switch 2, along with the added feature of Zelda Notes accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. You can preorder this exciting edition now at Target. Let's delve into what makes this version stand out.

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

Priced at $79.99, you can find this edition at:

• Target - $79.99
• Walmart - $79.00
• GameStop - $79.99

The price point might catch you off guard, as it's higher than the usual video game cost. This reflects Nintendo's strategy of using a variable pricing scale for Switch 2 games. The original Tears of the Kingdom was priced at $69.99, and this Switch 2 version adds an extra $10 for the enhanced features. Personally, I find this pricing decision a bit steep.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

If you already own the original Switch version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can purchase the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately for $10. This allows you to enjoy the enhanced features without buying the entire game again.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack who own Tears of the Kingdom can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no extra cost. This benefit is included in your subscription, making it a fantastic perk for members.

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

This package includes the full original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade enhances the game's performance with faster frame rates and load times, as well as improved resolution and textures. The result is a visually and technically superior experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the original Switch.

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 – be that with simple quality-of-life improvements, a genuinely exciting story, or wildly creative new building mechanics that make you rethink what is possible. It both revamps old ground and introduces vast new areas so immense it somehow makes me wonder if Breath of the Wild was actually all that big, with an almost alarming number of tasks to complete, mysteries to discover, and delightful distractions to keep you from ever reaching that place you naively thought you were headed. Nintendo has followed up a triumph with a 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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