Ahead of its scheduled release in May, Nintendo has announced a special edition of the Switch decked out in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom decor. The announcement came during the ten-minute gameplay reveal for the upcoming game, and it’s looking like something we’re definitely adding to our carts. For gamers looking to pre-order the different editions for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the Switch console, keep reading to know where to buy these. Stay with us!
Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are still open
Given how much hype is surrounding the release of the latest Zelda game, it’s no surprise if it goes out of stock quickly. If you want to make sure you’ll have the game on launch day, then it’s better to place a pre-order. There are two different editions you can buy for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: the Standard and Collector’s Deluxe Editions.
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Standard Edition
The Standard Edition of the game only includes the base game. Nintendo is also known for not including pre-order bonuses for standard versions. However, various video game retailers actually offer bonuses for their customers – regardless if you get the Standard Edition or not.
These pre-order bonuses won’t be available everywhere, though. Here are the regions and/or countries releasing bonuses for every pre-order of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom:
| REGION/COUNTRY | PRE-ORDER BONUS | PRICE & LINK |
| Australia | Luggage Tag | $89.95 AUD (EB Games) |
| Canada | Enamel Pin Set (GameStop) or Luggage Tag (Walmart) | $89.99 CAD (GameStop & Walmart) |
| Germany | Commemorative Collector’s Coin & Luggage Tag | 69,99 € (My Nintendo Store) |
| Ireland & United Kingdom | £59.99 (My Nintendo Store) | |
| Israel | Official Shirt or Commemorative Collector’s Coin | ₪279.00 (My Nintendo Store) |
| Italy | Commemorative Collector’s Coin & Luggage Tag | 69,99 € (My Nintendo Store) |
| Japan | Limited Edition Spoon | ¥7,920.00 (Amazon Japan) |
| Korea | ₩74,800 (different outlets) | |
| Switzerland | Special Edition Journal | CHF69.90 (World of Games) |
| United States | Exclusive Wooden Plaque | $69.99 USD (GameStop) |
Collector’s Deluxe Edition
It seems Nintendo has limited stocks on the Collector’s Deluxe Edition for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As of writing, it cannot be purchased from retailers like GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy. It is also priced at $129.99 USD as it comes with different kinds of freebies perfect for any dedicated collector of Zelda-related merchandise.
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Here is what players get if they buy this edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom:
- Physical copy of the base game
- SteelBook
- Pin Set
- IconArt Steel Poster
- Official Art Book
- Special Box
If you really want to get your hands on this, the best retailer to check out is Best Buy. According to their online store, the Collector’s Edition will be “Coming Soon.” Better to check back from time to time as it won’t be surprising if this edition sells out fast.
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Where to buy Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch OLED
Alongside the ten-minute gameplay trailer fans have been patiently waiting for, Nintendo revealed a special edition of their OLED units. For $359.99 USD (the same price as other special editions of the Nintendo Switch), fans can get their hands on a Switch OLED which features designs from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
- The dock features the signature Hylian crest in gold. The Joy-Cons also get a makeover as they both come in the classic green and gold colors of The Legend of Zelda.
- Compared to the standard edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED, this will definitely make you stand out everywhere you go.
- It’s worth noting that the Nintendo Switch OLED: Tears of the Kingdom Edition does not include the base game. There are also no improvements on its hardware whatsoever as it features the same specs as the OLED version released back in 2021.
According to Nintendo’s online store, the special edition Switch releases in April. We’ll be sure to update this article once they are accepting orders. Alternatively, you can place a pre-order from any of the following online retailers:
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