Nintendo’s Zelda-themed ‘Hyrule Edition’ Switch Lite is finally up for preorder

By wazup on July 12, 2024 Comments Closed / 69 views

The special edition handheld launches on September 26th, but you can secure yours now.

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Preorders have just opened for the ‘Hyrule Edition’ Nintendo Switch Lite, which commemorates the forthcoming launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Best Buy is currently accepting orders for the limited edition console for $209.99 ahead of its September 26th release date. You’ll still have to purchase Echoes of Wisdom separately, but the special edition console does include a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (a $49.99 value).

A look at the back of the gold Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console.

The Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition is identical to the standard model, only it sports a swanky black-and-gold color scheme. It also features the Hylian crest on the back and comes with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

The console comes dipped in a golden hue with black trim — an iconic combo befitting Hylian royalty. The noble house’s signature crest graces the rear, and you’ll find a smaller Triforce symbol stamped on the front in the lower-right corner. There’s not much more setting it apart from any other Switch Lite, but considering Echoes of Wisdom is the first Zelda title to actually star Princess Zelda as the primary character, the occasion may move you to pick it up even if you already own Nintendo’s dedicated handheld.

Nintendo’s premium subscription tier, meanwhile, provides access to online play, cloud-based saves, and the ability to play older classics from the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, NES, SNES, N64, and even the Sega Genesis eras. This includes heralded Zelda titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Needless to say, it’s a great way to revisit the series’ roots whenever you’re feeling nostalgic.