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

Get ready for an enhanced gaming experience with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the original game but also comes with Switch 2 enhancements and the addition of Zelda Notes accessible via the Nintendo Switch app. You can preorder it now, and it's available at Target. Let's dive into the details.

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

Priced at $79.99, you can find it at:

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

The price point is higher than what you might be used to for video games. This is because Nintendo has adopted a variable pricing strategy for its Switch 2 titles. The original game was priced at $69.99, and with the Switch 2 enhancements, an additional $10 is added. While the added cost isn't my favorite part, the upgrades might justify it for many fans.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

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

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Good news for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: if you own the original game, you can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no extra cost. The upgrade is included in your subscription, making it a great perk for members.

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

This package contains the full original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade brings improved performance, including faster frame rates and load times, enhanced resolution, and better textures. In essence, the game looks and runs better on the Nintendo Switch 2 than on 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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