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

Get ready, gamers! The much-anticipated 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 edition not only includes the original game but also comes with enhancements tailored for the Switch 2, along with the added feature of Zelda Notes accessible via the Nintendo Switch app. You can secure your copy now by preordering at Target. Let's dive into the details of what this exciting new release offers.

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

Pricing and Where to Buy

You can find The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at:

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

The price point of $79.99 might catch your eye as it's higher than what you might be used to for video games. This reflects Nintendo's new pricing strategy for Switch 2 games, which adds a $10 premium over the original Switch's $69.99 price for this title. While this pricing isn't my favorite, it's the reality we're facing with the Switch 2.

Upgrade Pack Details

This edition includes the original Switch game along with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the game on the original Switch, you can purchase the upgrade pack separately for just $10, allowing you to enjoy the enhancements without buying the full package again.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Benefit

For those who own Tears of the Kingdom and are subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition comes at no extra cost. It's included in your subscription, making it a sweet deal for members.

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

This edition brings the full original The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to the Switch 2, enhanced with an upgrade pack that improves performance. Expect faster frame rates, quicker load times, enhanced resolution, and better textures, making the game look and run smoother on the Switch 2 than it ever did 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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