Look, I get it. You already have a Switch. You’re happy with it. But this is like having a perfectly good bicycle and then seeing a gold-plated, rocket-powered hoverbike. You don’t need it, but you want it.
The Zelda Edition isn’t just a console; it’s a statement. It says, “I love adventure, I have excellent taste, and I’m probably not afraid of a few Octoroks.”
Plus, you can flex on your friends. “Oh, this old thing? Just my custom Zelda Switch 2.” Cue the jealous sighs.
The Design Details You’ll Geek Out Over
If the leaks are true—and they usually are, because the internet is a leaky faucet—the design will be gorgeous. Imagine a deep navy blue or a rich gold, with the Sheikah eye subtly etched into the back.
Nintendo Switch: March 3rd 2017 worldwide, MSRP $300 | Page 28 | NeoGAF
The dock might even have a glowing Triforce when you plug it in. Yes, please. It’s the kind of detail that makes you want to leave the console out on display, instead of hiding it in a drawer.
I’m already planning my shelf arrangement. The Zelda Switch 2 will sit next to my amiibo collection, like a little shrine to my wasted youth. I mean, joyful adult hobbies.