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2026-09-08 23:25 UTC

The Zelda Switch 2 (console) is going to be priced at ¥62,980 (£298 / 350€ / $407 / A$559) upon release. There’s a special edition of the Switch 2 in relation to commemorating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, which is expected to release around October 29 2026. Keep in mind this is discussing the Region Locked version of the console rather than the Global Switch 2 everyone else owns. I mean, you can import it upon release but comes with caveats (must have a JP Nintendo Account and speak / understand Japanese). Prices will differ based on region upon release for the same thing, which is like why: US: $519.99 (excl. Sales Tax) EU: 519,99€ (inc. VAT) UK: £419.99 (inc. VAT) AU: A$799.95 (inc. GST) Will you buy the console when it releases?

Replies (5)

  • Sorry if this is a stupid question, but are you saying that the JPN Zelda Switch 2 is region locked? Or are all the Zelda Switch 2’s region locked to their specific region? I was thinking of buying the special edition, but I usually buy game cards from EU, NA and Asian markets so I probably wouldn’t be able to port my SW1 library.

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  • Don’t give Nintendo your money. As a company they have nothing but contempt for gamer freedoms. Yes I understand they playtest the fuck out of their titles so they’re genuinely bug-free and frictionless, but as a former fanboy that doesn’t give them the right to rip off customers and overcharge for everything and make more stupid walled gardens to hold you captive.

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  • @Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-09-09 06:14

    As cool as it looks… No. Now that many of their game cartridges are basically empty download keys I see no reason to buy something I can’t truly own anymore. The Switch and PS4 were the last mainstream consoles I’ll ever buy. RIP physical media.

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  • @eyecreate@lemmy.world 2026-09-08 23:35

    It’s tempting. I really would love a zelda swtich 2, but not sure if I’ll have that much money to put to it then.

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  • @DGen@piefed.zip 2026-09-09 05:11

    I’d consider it if a friend would take my current S2. If Not, I’m Not mad. But I do think about the controller a Lot.

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