Nintendo's Zelda-themed Switch OLED is the final link that's pushed me to upgrade

Date:
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:22:19 +0000

Description:
Nintendo has announced a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Switch OLED console ahead of the games May release.

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Its not long until The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is released (May 12) and after months of speculation, Nintendo has finally announced a console to celebrate the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel and I, for one, think its absolutely beautiful. At the end of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom demonstration , we were given a sneak peak at this console and Im tempted to upgrade now that pre-orders have opened in Australia (where Im located,
though it looks like pre-orders are also open in the US and UK too).

Following the Pokmon Scarlet & Violet or Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED consoles is no easy feat both delivered great designs that stayed true to
the respective franchises. But theres just something special about Zelda-themed consoles that stands out above the rest, so much so that Ive
been living with the regret of never grabbing the golden Nintendo 3DS XL that came out alongside the re-release of Majoras Mask back in 2015.

Gold is a mainstay color of the Zelda franchise, those who played the Ocarina of Time back in the 90s might recall the golden N64 cartridge, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED absolutely delivers on this color scheme. The accompanying Joy-Cons are a nice change from typically bright neon options offering a shimmery muted gold with teal and white graphics on top.

The dock is also on theme, featuring the golden Tri-Force directly in the center of a white background. While recognizable, the design is subtle enough to be pleasant to look at while still delivering the themes of the upcoming new game. In fact, this subtle design is reminiscent of the Animal Crossing New Horizon Nintendo Switch that came out back in 2020, which just so happens to be the console Id be upgrading from. (Image credit: Nintendo)

Nintendo appears to now only be releasing themed OLED consoles (theres no
sign of a Nintendo Switch 2 anywhere), and if previous releases are anything to go by, finding a place to buy the Joy-Cons on their own will be
impossible, with the exception of secondhand sellers. So while this is great if you want to upgrade from the Nintendo Switch , its not so great for your wallet as these consoles are typically priced at $349.99 / 319.99 / AU$549, though trade-in options exist to help ease the cost a little.

If you dont want to purchase an entirely new console, but want some new Zelda-themed gear, youre in luck. From May 12, the same day as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is released, youll be able to pick up a themed Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and a carry case as well. Both these feature the Tri-Force and circular motifs that have played heavily into the latest games branding, with the controller setting you back $74.95 / 69.85 / AU$109.95 and case costing $24.99 / 19.85 / AU$39.95. Where to find the Zelda Nintendo Switch OLED

You wont have to climb any cliffs to find this console. Pre-order pages are already popping across a number of retailers, and heres where you can find
the console or the accompanying accessories.

After facing many years of regret by not picking up Zelda-themed consoles, no Lizalfos or Lynel can stop me now. I will scale the cliffs in the rain or
find all 900 Koroks to get my hands on this beautiful Nintendo Switch OLED. Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts who? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is set to be the latest car-building simulator



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