Nintendo is taking a different stance when it comes to launch games for the Switch 2, as instead of dropping a bunch of them all at once on June 5, it’s rolling out first-party titles at a more gradual pace throughout the year. The silver lining here is that you’ll get more time to check out other games on the system, and if you’ve been looking play the critically acclaimed Legend of Zelda games Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom for the first time, the Switch 2 will offer the best graphical experience for you.
The catch here is that the “new” Switch 2 editions retail for a standard MSRP in line with brand-new Nintendo game releases–$70 for Breath of the Wild and $80 for Tears of the Kingdom–but you can save some cash by grabbing the Switch 1 version and the $10 upgrade pack instead.
Reminder: If you already own these games, you simply need to buy the $10 upgrade for each.
$52 (was $70) | Get Switch 2 upgrade for $10
Tears of the Kingdom originally launched for $70, but the price has dropped to $52 at Amazon and Walmart. Amazon’s deal is sold by its subsidiary, Woot, but ships from Amazon’s warehouse. Walmart’s deal is sold and shipped by Walmart.
Add in the upgrade pack from the eShop, and new players will save $17 overall by using this method.
Tears of the Kingdom for Switch 2:
$52.55 (was $60) | Get Switch 2 upgrade for $10
Sure, it might be more than eight years old, but Breath of the Wild is still a must-play game on both Switch and Switch 2. Despite its age, Breath of the Wild still sells for full price most of the time, so the deal here doesn’t offer as big of savings. You can buy a physical copy of Breath of the Wild from Walmart for $52.55. This offer is from a third-party seller, but your order will be fulfilled by Walmart.
While the discount isn’t as big as the Tears of the Kingdom deal, you’re still saving some bucks in the end, which you can choose to spend on other Switch 2 purchases.
Breath of the Wild for Switch 2:
Anyone who has played these Legend of Zelda games–which have both earned rare 10/10 review scores on GameSpot–will attest to just how massive they are. Each one is crawling with secrets, collectibles, and challenges, so you might want to arm yourself with one of the gorgeous, comprehensive strategy guides.
If you’re starting with Breath of the Wild, you’ll want to pick up this expanded hardcover edition of publisher Piggyback’s best-selling walkthrough. Not only does it cover the entire game across 512 pages–from main missions to every Korok seed location–but it has also been updated to help you out when you tackle the DLC expansions. Another nice touch here is that there’s a concept art gallery showcasing in-progress illustrations and sketches by Nintendo’s designers.
Tears of the Kingdom players will want to grab this massive 496-page hardcover book. Also published by Piggyback, it’ll guide you through all of the main quests, side missions, shrines, and caves. There are also breakdowns on the game’s enemies, weapons, armor, shields, items, and more, and there’s also a World Atlas map section that provides the locations all of the Koroks, Dragon’s Tears, and collectibles scattered across the land.
If you want your Zelda games with to come with Switch 2 box art and cart labels, you can get physical copies of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom for $69 and $79, respectively.
