The Nintendo Switch is poised to be the most successful console in video game history. However, the current number 1, the Playstation 2, is still a few million units sold. The switch is currently on around 130 million copiesthe PS2 equipped with a DVD player as an additional reason to buy 158 million devices. In addition to the innovative and unique hybrid concept, the secret of the Nintendo flagship lies primarily in the excellent first-party titles.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – another system seller for the switch?
On March 3rd, 2017, not only the Nintendo Switch was released, but also a masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, that made PC, Playstation and Xbox owners squint enviously at the technically old-fashioned console. Thanks to Breath of the Wild, the Switch had a system seller on board from day one.
Now that the console could be superseded by a possible Switch 2 sooner rather than later, Nintendo is hoping that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (buy now €56.98 ) will also prove to be a system seller.
The sales figures of the Switch continue to decline towards the end of its lifetime. If you still want to beat the Playstation 2, you need an initial spark for further hardware sales. In our preview of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the potential hit title cuts an excellent figure. There could actually be another timeless masterpiece coming our way. A masterpiece that you have to dig deep into your pocket for.
How to get Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 20 euros cheaper
As a rule, the digital versions of Nintendo’s exclusive games for the switch cost 59.99 euros. Games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey or Pokémon Crimson & Crimson belong in this price category. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are exceptions. The two open-world hits cost a whopping 69.99 euros in the Nintendo Eshop. However, you have the option of using so-called official Game Coupons from Nintendo respectively 20 euros when buying of the two games to save. We explain the principle behind it to you here.
However, there is one more important thing to note. As we previously reported, you must have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to use this Game Coupon to be able to purchase at all. These vouchers are then valid for one year. But ultimately also about them to be able to redeem, you must also be a member of Nintendo’s online service. So you buy it Game Coupons and want to redeem them after a membership may have expired, you look down the drain. You must then first re-enter a paid membership to take advantage of the perk the game coupons to get.
