It has only been two years since the Nintendo Switch 2 was released, but few people have gotten as much mileage out of it as I have. That person is me. Of course, I think I use my PS5, XSX, and PC enough, but for a lazy body that has gotten used to gaming while lying down, there is nothing quite like the Switch 2. Handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck have gotten immensely powerful, but my body still cannot handle their weight. In fact, after nearly losing all my front teeth when I accidentally drifted off to sleep, I now make sure to play the Steam Deck strictly sitting at my desk.
Anyway, since I have been enjoying it so thoroughly, I naturally had no intention of buying another Nintendo Switch 2 until a true successor console came along. Since the current model is already more than enough, I probably would have only considered buying another one if a rumored Lite version or a powered-up Pro model were released. However, that resolve crumbled instantly because of this guy.
Zelda—and its 40th anniversary, no less. Shouting "Oh, I have to buy this!" out loud, I swiped my card, and before next month's me could even foot the bill, the console arrived. For a little while after placing the pre-order, I had the wicked thought of "Do I really need a new Switch 2?" Why was it a wicked thought? Because once I saw it in person, I felt so ashamed for having had such a ridiculous idea.
That is how deeply satisfying the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition feels. Let me show it off for a moment. Ah, and this device is an anniversary edition. It is not a limited edition, and in North America they say it will be available whenever restocks arrive, so if you missed out this time, aiming for later is
First, let's take a look at the console itself. Which means we'll be looking at other things too.This luxurious appearance with a golden sheen right from the exteriorEven in the manual section, the Joy-Con colors have been changed to match the 40th anniversary. They really excel at details like this.To be honest, the internal packaging is nothing special.Below, various cables and the dock are included.Alright, alright, first I'll go ahead and explain the unextraordinary stuff (just kidding, I won't actually explain them)The only difference is that the + and - indicators on the charging grip have been changed to match this edition.This is it—you can start looking from right here.A console design whose special vibe is felt right from the backAnd the subtle color combination of the Joy-Cons that completes it—the left and right colors are slightly different.And Link holding the TriforceZelda can be found right here on the back of the opposite Joy-Con.The Joy-Con straps come in this same gold color without any separate color distinction.Combining them yields an even more sublime beauty. In fact, since there's no need to distinguish strap colors, there's less worry about orientation when attaching them.And when you attach the Joy-Cons... oh, do you see this?It looks even more amazingly charming when viewed in a slightly dim spot.The dock shows an even sleeker color texture, almost as if a sticker were applied.Special design and colors have been added to the back as wellOpening the cover reveals a subtle brown tint reminiscent of the Deku Tree.Here too, Zelda and Link are each holding a piece of the Triforce. No Ganon here.Moving straight to the next item: this time it's the Pro Controller 2.The contents themselves aren't particularly special... wait, no, having a stand makes it special.They blended a color combination that could have looked tacky into something truly luxurious.The back is also brought to life with its own distinct color schemeAnd here, it features Link from the first The Legend of Zelda shooting a sword beam.The device shape is the same as before, maintaining its signature cozy, compact fit in the hand.And this is the stand. It subtly features a view of the Kingdom of HyruleFinally, I can stand up the Pro Controller that was rolling around on my desk.However, it doesn't serve as a special charging dock, so you have to charge it using the standard charging cable.The drawback is that it catches the controller with that tiny piece of rubber, so it tends to tip over rather easily.Looking at the screen, you can see that the Joy-Con colors and the color of the connected Pro Controller are shown differently.If you're a true sucker—err, I mean fan—you definitely have to buy the pouch too, right?This too brings the exterior to life with a mapand accents it with gold and emerald colors.On the front, there's the TriforceWell, to be honest, there's not much inside—maybe just that game card storage space on the left?...but the icon detail gets 100 out of 100 points!That's all for the 40th Anniversary Edition set! Now I'm off to transfer my old data. Bye-bye!
Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication.
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