The Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED is arguably the best special-edition Switch console. It comes with gold Zelda-themed Joy-Con controllers, a white dock accented with the Hylian Crest and a circular pattern that matches the back of the console itself. The console does not come with the game, but you can grab a copy for a discount at Amazon.
It’s a big plus that this special-edition was made for the OLED console, the best of the three Switch models. It has the same internal hardware as the base model Switch, but with some welcome improvements like double the internal storage, a sturdier kickstand, and a wider dock with an ethernet port.
Naturally, the biggest improvement is swapping LCD for OLED screen tech. The 7-inch display is gorgeous. Nintendo games often have bright color palettes, and the Switch OLED has a wider and more vibrant color range. The other big benefit of OLED displays is they handle black and dark colors better than LCD displays.
If you decide to pick up the Zelda-themed Switch OLED ahead of Echoes of Wisdom’s launch, there are some accessories you could pair it with.
The official Tears of the Kingdom Switch Pro Controller originally launched alongside the console for $75. It’s been out of stock at major retailers ever since, but you can pick one up for $85 from a third-party seller with Prime delivery directly from Amazon.
That’s a pretty solid price at this point, but you could opt for third-party Zelda controllers to save some cash. One option is this PowerA wireless controller featuring the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Hylian Crest. It’s on sale for only $27, down from $45, and it has two remappable back buttons.
The Zelda-themed Joy-Con controllers are certainly pretty, but Joy-Cons aren’t the best in the ergonomics department. One way to fix that would be to pick up a Switch OLED grip that adds traditional controller handles for portable play. Satisfye released an excellent (unofficial) Zelda-themed grip specifically designed to match the Tears of the Kingdom console. You can pick up the ZenGrip Pro for $45, or you can grab the newer ZenGrip Ronin–grants access to the kickstand when the grip is attached–for $50. A Ronin bundle with a matching carrying case is available for $70.
The console comes with a Joy-Con grip for docked play, but if you want a Zelda-themed model, there are a few options for cheap. For $13.49, you can get a grip from PowerA featuring Princess Zelda. PowerA also has versions featuring Link and the Master Sword.
Alternatively, you can keep your Zelda Joy-Con controllers pristine by swapping them out for the Tears of the Kingdom-themed Split Pad Pro by Hori. The Split Pad offers a more traditional shape with larger buttons and sticks as well as adding two remappable back buttons. The Tears of the Kingdom Split Pad Pro usually retails for $60, but it’s on sale for $49.22 right now.
