I felt like it was a long time ago The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched back in 2017, but the game offers so much that some of us still play it today.
However, Nintendo showed us a sequel –Tears of the Kingdom— over the past few weeks, and it’s likely that we’ll get six more years of enjoyment out of it. With Hyrule’s landscape overhaul, a slew of new floating islands, and major gameplay-changing new abilities Link getting, it’s less and less of a remake every day.
This got a lot of us excited about the new game. If you’re with us now, this is a good place to start preparing for the launch. Sure, you can buy the game (no discounts yet), but there are plenty of limited-time deals on accessories for your Switch that you can use as you explore the skies.
Here’s what we found.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (physical game) for $70 at Amazon | Target
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (digital code) for $70 at Amazon
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Collector’s Edition for $130 (pre-orders sold out) at Target
Sure, you can buy the game digitally from the Nintendo Store, but given what’s happened to the Wii U and 3DS stores recently, no one can accuse you of sticking to the good old physical copy. There aren’t any discounts yet, but if you’re physically going, you’ll need to pre-order in case stock runs out. We’ve also included a link to purchase a digital code if that’s still your jam. If you’re on the fence, be sure to read our coverage for everything Tears of the Kingdomincluding our hands-on with the title.
Accessory suggestions for your Switch
Now that we’ve removed the important part of the pre-order, you can dive into that vast world with the following accessory suggestions for your Switch. We have divided our list into three separate sections: controllers, mobile and travel accessories, and TV equipment.
Switch Controllers and Joy-Cons

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Whether you’re suffering from Joy-Con drift issues or looking to upgrade your controller to be more ergonomic, there’s something for everyone here.
- Wireless Switch Controller for $22 after coupon (was $43) at Amazon
- Diswoe Wireless Switch Controller for $20 after coupon (was $26) at Amazon
- $45 (was $55) Afterglow LED Wireless Switch Controller at Amazon
- NexiGo Switch controller for manual mode for $43 (was $60) at Amazon
- Honcam Joy-Con Charging Dock for Nintendo Switch for $22 after coupon (was $29) at Amazon
- Joy-Con Joystick Replacement to Fix Drift Issues for $14 at Amazon
For mobile gaming and playing the original Switch design experience with Joy-Con connection, users liked NexiGo One-piece controller thanks to ergonomic design and rugged construction.
Accessories for mobile and travel switches

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These accessories make it easy to carry your Switch, store your game cartridges, or expand your storage space. Get a carrying case, screen protector, screen wipes and more.
- ivoler carry case for Switch and Dock for $29 after coupon (was $36) at Amazon
- ENGFYADSY Switch case for $9 with coupon (was $12) for Amazon
- tomtoc slim case for nintendo switch for $22 after coupon (was $30) at Amazon
- ProCase Nintendo Switch OLED Flip Cover with Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $17 (was $22) at Amazon
- amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Switch for $7 (was $14) at Amazon
- ivoler tempered glass screen protector for Switch for $8 (was $16) at Amazon
- ivoler tempered glass screen protector for Switch Lite for $7 at Amazon
- amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch OLED with $17 Alignment Kit (was $19) at Amazon
- Windex electronics wipes for $5 (was $6) at Amazon
- EOTW 120 screen wipes for $12 (was $14) at Amazon
- $16 SanDisk 128GB microSDXC card for Switch (was $35) at Amazon
- Samsung PRO Plus 512GB microSDXC for $47 (was $110) at Amazon
- SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSDXC for $53 (was $109) at Amazon
- DLseego Nintendo Switch Breath of the Wild skin for $12 at Amazon
Headphones and docked shifter
Tears of the Kingdom sure to be an immersive experience, and while there is something cozy about playing in handheld mode while lying in bed, the ideal experience would probably be dock mode, playing on a TV, that is, as long as your family gives you some quality one on one with the specified TV. If you’re that lucky, the following might be of interest. We’ve also included a few headsets to use on any occasion.
- $30 Logitech G435 Lightspeed Gaming Headset (was $80) at Amazon
- Logitech G332 Wired Gaming Headset for $30 (was $60) at Amazon
- Gtheos Wireless Gaming Headset for $34 (was $50) at Amazon
- Kofire UT-01 Wireless Gaming Headset for $60 (was $70) at Amazon
- PDP Gaming LVL40 Wired Gaming Headset for $20 (was $25) at Amazon
- SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset for $100. Amazon
- Lesooy 6-in-1 TV Dock for $28 after coupon (was $33) at Amazon
- Tokluck Switch TV Dock with Joy-Con Charger for $34 after coupon (was $40) at Amazon
- Tinbinx Switch Dock for $23 (was $27) at Amazon
While you’re at it, if you want to connect the switch to your TV, don’t forget to also take inexpensive HDMI cable if you lost the one that was in the box. To learn more about Switch accessories, check out our extended accessory buying guide.
Nintendo Switch

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- Nintendo Switch with OLED screen for $345. Amazon | $350 per Target
- Nintendo Switch OLED Limited Edition Tears of the Kingdom $360 model Amazon | Target
- Nintendo Switch with Red and Blue Joy-Cons (Non-OLED Model) for $295 at Amazon | $300 per Target
- Nintendo Switch Lite for $199 at Amazon | Target
play Tears of the Kingdom, you will definitely need a Nintendo Switch! If you don’t already have one, there are several models you can choose from, including the standard Nintendo Switch with an LCD screen, a more budget-friendly Lite model that can’t dock with a TV, and a somewhat nicer OLED. model. There is also (of course) Limited Edition SKU to commemorate the launch Tears of the Kingdom. In addition to the special print on the Joy-Cons, the limited edition model also features the Hylian Crest crest on the dock. Although the limited edition model costs more, the game is not included in the price.
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