Is the Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 Actually Worth It?

Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 Special Edition

Main Features

• Zelda-themed console and Joy-Con: Green-and-gold styling, gold buttons, and character artwork—Link appears on the left Joy-Con and Zelda on the right. The Joy-Con are subtly different shades of green.
• Reworked interior details: The console’s inner edges are black rather than neon-colored, as is the matching mount’s interior. The mount also has gold hardware and green accents.
• Decorated dock: A glossy front panel, brown-gold accent stripe, and artwork of Link, Zelda, and collectible hearts inside the dock’s rear panel.
• Special-edition Pro Controller: A glossy front with Zelda-inspired triangles, gold and green details, Link artwork on the back, and differently colored gold and green analog-stick surrounds. It includes a charging cable.
• Carrying case: Zelda symbols and gold-green accents, plus cartridge slots and accessory storage. It also includes a plastic, not glass, screen protector.

Pros

• The reviewer considers the console’s design elegant and especially likes the detailed Joy-Con, dock, and mount.
• The Pro Controller is described as Nintendo’s most detailed special-edition controller yet, and the reviewer expects to use it regularly.
• The reviewer found fewer fingerprints on the controller’s glossy finish than expected.
• The new Joy-Con felt especially secure when attached, with little of the familiar movement the reviewer noticed on their existing Switch 2.
• The reviewer says the console costs $20 more than the standard Switch 2 and considers the extra cost worthwhile for Zelda fans.

Cons and Limitations

• The case costs 50 Canadian dollars, which the reviewer considers expensive. They also describe it as thin and flimsy, offering limited protection.
• The included screen protector is plastic; the reviewer says glass alternatives are available online for about $5.
• The dock’s glossy finish had a few visible spots, and the reviewer wondered how the shiny Joy-Con and controller would hold up with daily use.
• The Zelda edition has no hardware or performance upgrades over the standard Switch 2. Battery life, performance, and other internal specifications are unchanged.
• The reviewer mentions a $10 premium for the Pro Controller’s design, but still recommends considering it, especially for its C button, rear buttons, headphone jack, and analog sticks.

Comparison and Verdict

Compared with the standard Switch 2, the Zelda edition is primarily a cosmetic upgrade. The reviewer thinks its design justifies the extra $20 for Zelda fans and says they intend to make it their everyday console. Existing Switch 2 owners should not expect functional improvements, but the special-edition controller may be worth buying on its own. The reviewer is much less positive about the case.

Overall: Recommended for Zelda fans who value the collectible design; not an upgrade for better performance or battery life. The reviewer gives no formal numerical rating.

Speaker Perspective

The reviewer provides all the product assessments: they are very enthusiastic about the console design, dock, and Pro Controller; critical of the case’s protection and price; and clear that the console is internally identical to the standard Switch 2.