It’s a good time to be a Legend of Zelda fan. As The Verge reports, a live-action film based on the franchise is currently in development, for one, and Nintendo recently announced that the next mainline game in the series, Echoes of Wisdom, will launch on the Nintendo Switch later this year.
To mark the occasion, Nintendo plans to launch a “Hyrule Edition” Switch Lite, which is now up for preorder at Best Buy, GameStop, and Target 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) as a bonus.
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 Switch Lite Hyrule Edition
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.
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 game’s roots whenever you’re feeling nostalgic.
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