When to pre order switch oled?

The next Legend of Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom, is releasing for the Nintendo Switch on May 12. It's Nintendo's biggest game this year, and it's getting the red carpet treatment.

In addition to a $130 Collector's Edition of the game and new Amiibo, Nintendo's also releasing a limited-edition version of the Nintendo Switch OLED that's themed after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Although the new Switch OLED model isn't out yet — it's officially releasing on April 28 — you can already preorder it to receive on launch day.

Nintendo only just unveiled the new Zelda-themed Switch OLED model, so not every retailer is offering it yet. Right now, Amazon, Best Buy, and Target are the only stores that you can preorder it from.

It releases on April 28, and costs $360 — which is $10 more than a regular Nintendo Switch OLED. It doesn't come with the game itself, but otherwise includes everything you'd expect with a Nintendo Switch.

If you're buying this new Switch OLED from Best Buy, you'll need to make an account on the store's website, and you'll have to pick it up in person. They're not offering deliveries, only in-store pickups.

Gamestop has a store page up for the Zelda-themed Switch OLED too, but it doesn't look like you can buy it online. Instead, you'll need to order and pick it up in-store.

Alongside the new Switch OLED, Nintendo is also offering a Zelda-themed Pro Controller and carrying case. These will be released on May 12, the same day as the actual game. Expect both of these to sell out quickly.

Physical and digital copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are available for preorder now from retailers like Amazon and Walmart, as well as from the official Nintendo eShop.

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Gamers, get ready! The all-new Nintendo Switch OLED console is here.

The Nintendo Switch OLED console, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom video game, dropped on Friday (April 28).

The console became available for pre-order on March 28 and retails for $359.99, slightly more than Nintendo’s standard OLED Switch. The special-edition Switch features a Hylian Crest from the Legend of Zelda series on the front of the dock along with other designs inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

In addition to the gaming system, Nintendo will release a Tears of the Kingdom-edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller ($74.99) and a matching carrying case ($24.99) on May 12, the same day as the video game’s release.

The Nintendo Switch OLED model and new accessories are available for at Best Buy and Amazon, and you might be able to find the console at Game Stop.

Nintendo Switch OLED boasts a seven-inch screen with 64 GB of internal storage, a wide adjustable stand and dock with a wired LAN port (LAN cable sold separately). The OLED Switch has three playing modes: TV mode, handheld mode (when the Joy-Con controllers are attached for portable play) and tabletop mode. Plus, gamers can enjoy enhanced audio when the console is in handheld and tabletop mode.

Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game went into development after Breath of the Wild was completed in 2017 and was initially scheduled for release last year.

In Tears of the Kingdom, players get to create their own paths “through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above,” according to Nintendo. The video game features new elements including a floating island that players can soar between.

Purchase the Zelda-inspired Nintendo Switch OLED model and pre-order the Tears of the Kingdom video game from below.

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Nintendo has already released multiple special-edition models of the Nintendo Switch. Previous versions have included consoles that celebrated the launch of Splatoon 3 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. However, Tears of the Kingdom is arguably the biggest Switch exclusive launch of the last five years, so we expect its accompanying limited-edition Nintendo Switch OLED model will be a seriously popular collector’s item.

The console is likely to sell out immediately, and scalpers will no doubt be sniffing around as well. So, if you’re interested in this limited-edition Nintendo Switch OLED, we strongly advise getting your preorder in as soon as possible. So far we've seen preorders from Best Buy and Target, with GameStop also taking preorders but only in-store and not online.

The Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition is scheduled to release on April 28, that's exactly two weeks before the sequel to Breath of the Wild launches. And don't worry if you miss the opportunity to preorder a console, we may see additional stock made available on launch day.

Nintendo is going all out for this launch and alongside a new limited-edition Switch OLED, it's also releasing a swanky Collector's Edition and a new Link amiibo figure. Be sure to check out our preorder guide for these as well. There will also be a Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Switch Carrying Case released in May. If you're a serious Zelda fan you better start saving quickly!

Back on topic, below you’ll find all the links you need to secure your Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition

As of March 31, Amazon is offering Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom preorders for $359 (opens in new tab). Best Buy, GameStop, and Target are also taking preorders. The Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Edition costs $359 and will release on Friday, April 28. It’s expected to be a popular item that will likely sell out very fast.

The Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition is fairly self-explanatory. It’s a limited edition Nintendo Switch OLED system that will be released to mark the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in just a few weeks' time.

This special-edition console is set to retail for $359 / £319 / AU$549 and is just a regular Nintendo Switch OLED with a fancy Zelda-themed skin. There are no hardware changes whatsoever. However, it does feature two unique Joy-Con controllers, both are gold, but one comes with a green pattern on the lower half, and the other sports a contrasting white design.

It’s not just the Joy-Cons that have been given a makeover. The back of the main Switch OLED unit has been adorned with a Tears of the Kingdom decal. Plus, the included docking station has been garnished with golden elements and an intricate symbol that includes the iconic Zelda Triforce logo.

It’s also important to note that the console doesn’t actually come with a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While this might seem utterly bizarre, Nintendo has form in this arena. Last year’s Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Edition Switch OLED didn’t come with a copy of that game either, nor did the previously mention Splatoon and Animal Crossing models. We’re not entirely sure of the reason for this decision, but you’ll need to purchase Tears of the Kingdom separately. Fortunately, we have a preorder guide for the base game too.