UPDATE: Apr. 19, 2023, 12:05 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest availability info and to correct a detail about the cost of the "Tears of the Kingdom"-themed Nintendo Switch OLED — it's $10 more expensive than the standard model, not the same price.
You've reserved a copy of the game. You've taken off work on launch day. You've set out milk and cookies for Hestu.
The only thing left to do before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom finally arrives on May 12? Upgrade your Nintendo Switch console to the OLED model for next-level visuals, improved audio, and extra storage space. (At 18.2GB, it'll be even bigger than Breath of the Wild.)
The timing is perfect: Nintendo announced a TOTK-inspired OLED Switch during its gameplay presentation in late March, a confirmation of months-long rumors and a little treat for anyone who's sat patiently through the game's many delays. Featuring a gold design with the Hylian Crest, it's priced at $359.99 (or $10 more than the standard model) and set for release on Friday, April 28 (or exactly two weeks before the game comes out).
Availability will probably be quite limited — this is a special-edition Zelda console we're talking about — so we recommend pre-ordering your unit well ahead of time. At the time of writing, it was available online through Amazon, Best Buy, and Target and in person at GameStop stores. (Walmart's supply was completely sold out.) Note that it does not include a copy of the game itself.
If you don't have a spare $360 to drop on a new console but are still interested in a commemorative accessory, TOTK will be joined by a themed Nintendo Switch Pro controller ($74.99) and carrying case ($24.99) on May 12. Only the case was available when we last checked — pre-order it at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, or GameStop while you still can.
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