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

Get ready for an enhanced adventure with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the original game for Nintendo Switch but also comes with Switch 2 enhancements, promising a more immersive experience. Plus, you'll get access to Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch app, adding depth to your gameplay. Preorders are open now, and you can find it at Target. Let's dive into the details.

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

You can grab The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $79.99 at Target, $79.00 at Walmart, and $79.99 at GameStop. It's worth noting that this game is priced higher than many other video games due to Nintendo's pricing strategy for Switch 2 titles. The original game was priced at $69.99, and this edition adds a $10 premium for the Switch 2 enhancements. While I understand the value of the upgrades, I'm not thrilled about the price increase.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

If you already own the original Switch version of Tears of the Kingdom, you can purchase the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately for just $10. This option allows you to enjoy the enhanced features without buying the full game again, saving you some cash.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

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

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

This edition includes the full original game of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrades bring improved performance, including faster frame rates, quicker load times, enhanced resolution, and better textures. Essentially, the game looks and runs better on the Nintendo Switch 2 than it 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. Whether it's through simple quality-of-life enhancements, a genuinely exciting story, or wildly creative new building mechanics, the game pushes the boundaries of what's possible. It both revamps familiar territories and introduces vast new areas that make you question the scale of Breath of the Wild. With an almost overwhelming 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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