The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-order guide: where the buy the next game and limited edition console
Jun. 20, 2024Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be coming soon
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We’ve waited a few weeks now, but The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-orders have started filtering onto the shelves. It’s slow going (we’re still waiting for a couple of retailers in both the US and UK), but you can now pre-order not just the game but also the limited edition Nintendo Switch Lite model as well.
In the UK, we’d recommend heading over toVeryfor the fastest delivery, orShopTofor the lowest price. Meanwhile, the US is sticking withBest Buy, with release day pickup available and speedy shipping options up for grabs as well.
Of course, Nintendo also threw a console-shaped curveball at the end of their latest Direct as well. Like previous limited edition runs, these handhelds are likely to move fast, so we’d recommend getting those orders in before the big day. Once again, the US will be heading over toBest Buyfor the Switch Lite pre-order (it’s currently the only retailer with the handheld on the shelves), meanwhile UK players can grab theirs fromAmazon.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-orders in the US
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisom |$59.99 at Best BuyBest Buy took its Echoes of Wisdom pre-orders to the shelves last week, with in-store pickup available on release day as well as home delivery available.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisom |Check Stock at AmazonAmazon is the biggest retailer on the web, so we’d recommend checking back here regularly for the first sign of pre-orders. This is your best bet for release day delivery as well.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisom |Check Stock at WalmartMake sure you’re buying from a verified marketplace if you opt for Walmart when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-orders do drop. We expect to see these listings appear around the same time as Best Buy.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisom |Check Stock at GameStopGameStop is the only major US retailer to have a landing page for the game, though it’s listed as “Currently Unavailable”. We’d recommend checking back here if you’re a member.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |£49.99 at VeryVery is the only retailer we’ve seen guaranteeing release day delivery so far. While this isn’t a discounted price, then, it’s your best bet if you want to play from day one and don’t want to go digital.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisom |£49.99£39.85 at ShopToSave £10 -ShopTo is one of the first retailers offering Echoes of Wisdom pre-orders, and not only that they’re doing it with a £10 discount. That’s a 20% saving on your game already, with free 1-4 day delivery (you’ll be charged on dispatch). That shipping time is longer than other retailers will likely offer, though.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |£49.99£42.95 at The Game CollectionSave £7 -The Game Collection is the next cheapest place to pre-order the new Legend of Zelda and is also offering free shipping. Unlike ShopTo, Game Collection takes payment immediately but that delivery time is shortened to 1-2 days.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |£49.99 at AmazonAmazon has finally put its Zelda pre-orders live. You’re spending full price here, but Prime members can get speedy shipping.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |£49.99 at ArgosArgos has also launched its pre-orders for Echoes of Wisdom now, though delivery options are based on your postcode.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |Check stock at CurrysCurrys doesn’t currently have Echoes of Wisdom on the shelves, but considering this is one of the hotter retailers for bonus swag it’s well worth keeping in mind.
US: Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online |$209.99 at Best BuyYou’ll be heading to Best Buy for your Hyrule Edition Switch Lite handheld this week, with the retailer being the only store stocking the special edition that we’ve seen.
Check Stock:Amazon|Walmart|GameStop
UK: Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online |£209.99 at AmazonGame is straight out the gate with its Hyrule Switch Lite pre-orders, though more retailers will be following shortly and this retailer does pack some hefty delivery fees. You’ll likely also be able to claim that 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online from other stores as well (the marketing is on the box rather than on Game’s site).
Check Stock:Currys|Argos|Very|The Game Collection (£219.99)
At the time of writing, there is no Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom demo to check out in the eShop. However, that could change as we get closer to release day.
It took a little while, but we now know the price of the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition. The new console will launch at £209.99 / $209.99 and come with 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online for free.
Previous special edition Nintendo Switch Lite consoles have all been limited run, often selling out their initial wave and then appearing on retailer’s sites at slightly higher prices. Still, that initial wave is likely to be fairly large - so if you’re pre-ordering you shouldn’t have too much trouble securing your handheld.
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