Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gets Exclusive Switch OLED Console

By Denzel SueltoMar 28, 2023Updated:Mar 28, 2023

The highly-anticipated game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is getting its own special edition Switch OLED console, set to launch on April 28. Nintendo has a history of releasing unique console versions to celebrate its biggest releases, and Tears of the Kingdom is no exception.

As the direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, one of Nintendo’s highest-rated games ever made, this game promises to be a massive hit among Switch owners.

Switch OLED Console for Zelda

It’s been six long years since Breath of the Wild launched, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Tears of the Kingdom. The game is set to release on May 12, but lucky fans can get their hands on the exclusive Switch OLED console a few weeks early.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED console comes with a special dock featuring the franchise’s iconic logo and Joy-Con controllers decked out in gold and green Tears of the Kingdom themes. While the console doesn’t come with the game itself, it’s expected to cost around the same $350 as other Switch OLED consoles.

However, it’s worth noting that official pricing information has yet to be announced.

A Nintendo Switch OLED model, Pro Controller & Nintendo Switch case theme for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have been revealed.#Zelda OLED model will release on April 28, 2023
Pro Controller & Case will release on May 12, 2023 pic.twitter.com/5EIRfuMu3n
— Zelda Universe (@ZeldaUniverse) March 28, 2023

Keep an eye out always

It’s worth keeping in mind that, while the Zelda Switch OLED console is a must-have for fans, rumors suggest that a new Nintendo console could be released as early as 2024. With this in mind, it may be wise to save up for the rumored Switch’s successor, whatever form it takes.

But for now, let’s enjoy this exciting release and get ready to immerse ourselves in the epic world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Pre-orders for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED console haven’t opened yet, as Nintendo has yet revealed the price. However, Tears of the Wild pre-orders with bonuses are expected to be available soon, and fans will want to act quickly to secure their own console before selling out. With its release date set for April 28, it’s likely that this exclusive console will be hard to come by.