Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED release date and where to buy

17 April 2023 , 14:30

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Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED: preorders, release date and where to buy (Image: Jasmine Mannan)

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED will be landing soon, and here's where to pre-order the console.

After the most recent The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer, which showcased a bunch of new details you might have missed about the game, fans are more excited than ever to get their hands on the title. However, for those who have already pre-ordered the game and still want more, Nintendo has also announced a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED, launching on April 28, 2023.

Back at the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom mini Nintendo Direct, there was a boatload of new gameplay showcased, which we've been desperate for after the last titbit we got back in February. Alongside this showcase, we also saw an announcement of a brand new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED.

And it's not just a console; the company also revealed a Tears of the Kingdom-themed Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Nintendo Switch carrying case which are launching on May 12, 2023, the same day that the game releases. Fans were so excited about the release that they overloaded the Nintendo Store site, which was down for hours.

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED will retail for £319.99 / $359.99 / AU$549 which is the same cost as a standard Nintendo Switch OLED. The carry case comes in at £19.99 / $19.99 / AU$39.95 which is, again, the same price a standard carry case will set you back from Nintendo. The Pro controller on the other hand, costs more than a standard Pro controller coming in at £69.99 / $69.99 / AU$109.95.

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Now you might be wondering why this design seems so familiar, and it's actually because it was leaked earlier this year, although it didn't convince many people at the time. It resurfaced again in February and gained a bit more credence, so fans were hoping for confirmation one way or another during the mini Nintendo Direct.

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED is available to pre-order right now, if you've yet to pick up the game then be sure to swing by our Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pre-order guide as well.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – where to buy

Right now, you're able to pre-order the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED at a range of different retailers. Previously Nintendo didn't have preorders open but this has since changed and you can pick up the console there now too.

UK

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – £319.85 at ShopTo
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – £319.99 at GAME
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – £319.99 at Nintendo Store

US

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – $359.99 at Target
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – $359.99 at BestBuy

Australia

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED – AU$549 at EBGames

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pro Controller and carrying case – where to buy

The only place to pick up the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pro controller and carrying case in the UK right now is at ShopTo. It's likely that they will be listed for sale elsewhere soon so we'll be keeping this page updated as they become available.

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UK

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom carrying case and screen protector – £19.85 at ShopTo
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pro controller – £69.85 at ShopTo

US

As of right now, the Pro controller and carry case aren't available at any US retailers for pre-order but we will be sure to update our list as soon as stock is listed. PlayAsia does have a 'coming soon' page for the carrying case where you can set up stock alerts.