PAX West 2024 is taking place this weekend in the US, and as part of the fun, Nintendo is showcasing upcoming games and hardware. This includes the Zelda-themed 'Hyrule Edition' Switch Lite, which will launch alongside the new Zelda game Echoes of Wisdom on 26th September.
The first photos of this new themed Lite are now emerging on social media, so here's a quick look at this device in the flesh.
When this new special edition handheld console arrives, Zelda fans can expect it to include all sorts of details such as the Hylian crest. It will also come with a 12-month subscription for the Switch Online service. You can learn more about it in our previous coverage here on Nintendo Life.
In some related news, Nintendo has reminded Zelda fans of select amiibo restocks in the US (including Link and Zelda).
Will you be getting this Zelda-themed Switch Lite? Let us know in the comments.
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Hmm. I'm honestly not the biggest fan of the gold they used.
Would look amazing with my link between worlds 3ds xl, but I have a og switch and oled so probably won’t buy a lite
@ShonenJump121 were you expecting 24 karat?
I think the only thing that'd make this better is if they included a Zelda game with it. Doesn't even have to be Echoes.
@N00BiSH Just my opinion. I really liked the Gold 3DS they came out with.
@ShonenJump121 just wanted to make a dumb joke but yeah I don't really think anything is gonna top that 3DS XL design
@N00BiSH I wish I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for one these days
@ShonenJump121 Seems similar to the one they used for the OLED. Not the biggest fan to be honest as someone who got it, I prefer the feel of the matte plastic and use the Skyward Sword joycons instead. They do look nice as a stand-alone controller though with the joycon grip.
@JayJ This is the first time I'm hearing about those joycons, actually. I can't believed I missed those.
It's gorgeous, and I had it pre-ordered.. But I cancelled it last week. I figured I really did not need it, even though the coloration is beautiful. Got me Mario Party Jamboree, Astro Bot and it's special controller and DQ11 S instead for that same money
Kinda odd time to buy a switch, with switch 2 on the way…
Keeps on looking great, happy for those who will get it (personally like many others I'm just waiting for Switch's successor when it comes to system purchases)!
As a Zelda collector I figured this is cheaper now than at resellers later down the line. So I bought it and am looking forward to it!
Looks great, but Lite is too much of a compromise when you compare it to the OLED model.
I really like this and it would look awesome next to my hyrule GBA SP and majoras mask new 3DSXL and i am very tempted but… life. Dammit.
@N00BiSH : It certainly would have made far more sense to do that than bundle a 12 month NSO + expansion subscription.
Looks like they used the world's cheapest stand to put it on.
I really would like a new Zelda amiibo though, with the new look of the new protagonist
I've got a new, virgin credit card waiting for the next iteration of the Switch. No way could I justify buying this now.
Can't wait for this to arrive! I can't remember the last time I docked my original Switch, so I'm looking forward to something even more convenient!... It'll also go nicely alongside my Zelda-themed GBA SP, 3DS and 3DS XL!
@ShonenJump121 Yeah I think they look great, they got a nice subtle contrast with the dark blue and dark purple, and the Zelda themed gold trim around the sticks and buttons is nice. Looks great next to my Animal Crossing edition 2nd gen Switch which also has a somewhat subtle contrast between the two joycons.
@KoopaTheGamer Yeah I would be all over this if they made an OLED and HD rumble upgrade to the Lite.
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