To people who think Zelda BOTW is over hyped, its not, Its reminded me how much I used to enjoy games.

It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't own one but the portability of the switch and different ways to play is an absolute game changer.

Me? Yes. Certainly. If I had the spare cash. I've got it on the Wii U so it doesn't matter if I don't have a Switch. It's really rekindled my love for gaming. I've not been this involved in a single player game in years. It's a remarkable world and an enthralling experience

​depends on circumstances, i don't get to go on console much, it's under TV, and i cant really take over that in the evening. Switch has been a godsend, can just crash on bed and play. I've played about 40 hours of Zelda, on my wiiu would have been 5-10 max. i think its a brilliant bit of kit......70 games in development and lots of RPGs

Er, you're alright mate. I think I'll just leave you to keep arguing with yourself.

What an odd reply.

lol
Don't take it so personal, it's only a games console, i will somehow manage to struggle from day to day without it somehow. lol

I suppose your stance is admirable, but Nintendo really don't care if you buy it now or later - you still buy it at some point. They've already made their money from the retailer that sold it to you.

You're only hurting yourself really. Besides, you're likely wasting cash in other areas which negates what you're trying to save here - and you're also adding a wait time to your gameplay. Sure, you can play one of your 600 other games - but they aren't this one.

TLDR: Nintendo don't care about your aversion to DLC. Ultimately, it's just you losing out.

back in

Really?? :confused:

Scratch that just put the code in on the switch and it works fine :-)

Just bought it and this does not work on the UK store!!!

rime, yooka laylee, splatoon 2, crash remastered, parappa the rapper, mario odyssey

I'm sure he meant switch games.

You can set up a stock alert with cdkeys themselves.

I'm with those who are struggling to see those recommending buying a Wii U for BOTW. Yes, don't get a Switch if you've got a Wii U but to suggest to those who have neither to buy a console that is now last Gen for 150-200 is ridiculous.

The Switch will be getting enhanced ports of the Wii U's best games or sequels to them.

i hope this comes back in stock soon, someone tell me if it does

i only have 150 steam games actually

i have 550

What are some good games coming out in the future?

Buying a second hand Wii-U for BOTW is the only way to go right now. You get to enjoy all the great exclusive games and, most importantly, BOTW. You can sell it on when you are ready for the Switch and recoup most of your money. I'm just glad i bought mine 3 years ago and got to experience a great little console. BOTW is the cherry on the top and will make it a very easy to sell later on in the year.

Anyway, buying a Switch for BOTW is NOT the way to go. It might feel good but you are overspending by a large margin. The time to jump on the Switch bandwagon is when it drops in price, much like i did with the Wii-U.

I have 600 plus games on steam account, a xbox 360, xbox1, ps3, wii, original xbox, dreamcast, ps2....one thing i don't need to worry about is waiting. :wink: lol

out of stock

With Nintendo and Zelda that's quite a gamble, they keep their prices high like Disney. It would only be if the Switch bombs or a Selectrs range comes out in a few years. Hope you enjoy it at some point in the future!

Good price - personally I got mine from game...they have some in cases with a nice inlay and if you ask them nicely they let you keep a case, its good for me as I like to keep physical stuff where possible, so altho I got a digital expansion, I managed to get a physical case detailing everything it has with it...so was a nice touch, if your like me might be worth doing the same :P

​i had looked at fast rmx tbh. I'll possibly pick it up after botw because right now I spend a lot of time bouncing between that and horizon zero dawn and other games don't get a look in lol thanks for the advice though I appreciate it.

it should do

Did this work on the UK store as I held off because I thought codes with the EU flag wouldn't work on the UK store as my Zelda is the UK Eshop version

I'm in the same boat, the key to this game is stop and admire the beauty. I'm just plodding along and only 1 divine beast in but already sunk in 40 hours. Just enjoying exploring each area in depth and finding new secrets. It never gets boring or repetitive.

Yes, I could have easily completed it by now but the world is just so fascinating.

It's like a good quality wine, it's much better if you take time to saviour it.

Play it like this and the Switch is worth every penny.

its out of stock, and i didnt get one, noo

Breath of the Wild is worth paying £300+ for, IMO. But you're not paying just for Zelda. There's also Specter of Torment, Fast RMX and Snipperclips - three amazing smaller games which are exclusive to Switch (for the time being). And then before Mario Odyssey at Christmas you have Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Xenoblade 2, Skyrim, Fire Emblem Heroes, and a stack of indie games. So there's plenty of content, but none of that can bring across the pleasure of using this thing. It's a beautiful piece of tech.

Hook up a link or your YouTube account name

Hmm I am really tempted still. I also don't want Nintendo to convert to app games only

Well Nintendo can guarantee two great games. Zelda and Mario Kart. Apart from that it's a gamble. But the past systems were worth owning for those games alone IMO. That's why I asked.

It sure does!

I don't support any game at launch which has a season pass, and it has served me well, so why change a somethig that ain't broken, i will play this at some point down the line, but will pay a fraction of the cost, seems like a win to me. :wink:

Oh and before the hate, that policy goes across all platforms, PC, Ms and Sony, it got a pass, it can eat my......dust. :wink:

I'm not sure they're going to make a new cartridge just for some DLC. Honestly the game game is fully complete as it is, a cave of trials in the summer and a new bit of separate story and dungeon 'Winter 17' are not going to change your experience and you can do without them.

Fast RMX and Blaster Master Zero are well worth it if you are looking for something else to play

Unfortunatly for Nintendo i have one simple rule in gaming, if a game comes with a season pass, DLC, microtransactions, i don't touch it until i can get the whole thing in either a GOTY or on massive sale, i don't support and never will, paying for a game in bits, but that has never stopped me playing said games, it just means i wait and get them for a fraction of the price at some point later down the line.

But i will enjoy it at some point in the future when the new redesigned Switch is launched with a BOTW deluxe console bundle for a fraction of what they are asking at present.

Thanks for replying :smiley:

​As someone who did I would say it's not quite worth it for one game although BOTW is damn good. I would wait for other titles to hit first if you're interested in them. As much as I like the game and console I wish I had waited until there were more games because after botw I won't use it again until the next game hits.

no its not possible to transfer the saves over

I'm 40 hours in on the Wii U version.. now looks like I'll be getting a Switch as do a lot of traveling.

Is it possible to transfer the save over?

Don't mind starting again as it's an epic game but already pretty far in.

Buy a Switch to play Zelda? I would say NO as you are effectively paying around £330 (if you find them) to play one (admittedly amazing) game.
However, buy a Switch to play Zelda and the forthcoming games i.e. invest in it and then yes, definitely.

I just "liked" the previous comment as a thanks. In fact I didn't really like what it stated at all :disappointed:

No, I'm afraid that it won't.

Check my review on YouTube - but in a word - yes. Lol

I didn't know the Wii U was still that expensive but I still stand by that if you have a Wii U, don't buy a Switch for Zelda. I don't recommend getting a Switch yet at all, unless you're willing to put it away for months for the next decent game to come out or you truly have no other consoles or a PC. 3rd party multi-console games are a lot more expensive on Switch than PS4/Xone and PC. As for the Wii U being a 'dead console', it has more first-rate exclusive games than the Xone, PS4 and Switch put together so it's worth investigating at some point if you haven't.

Will this work on WiiU? May have just bought in error :disappointed:

I bought it for the wii u. Runs great. There's a lot of comparison vids on youtube which show it to be a similar experience graphically across the two consoles. You do get some frame drops in big areas on the wii u but it's nothing to ruin your experience.

You also have gyro controls on the gamepad which are handy for aiming your bow, and some other features! Having a blast playing it on wii u at the mo.

I have and do a bit, but I think it's more withdrawal from the new console period.

I miss spending most of my spare time playing any game, and a new console launch is an excuse to do it.

As for the game itself I had a very similar feeling playing it that I did with Far Cry 4, so if anything i'd say it's a bit overhyped especially the open world aspects.

The shrines are great though, best part of the game and some of the best puzzle rooms in Zelda. Dungeons are short and disappointing, bosses are the worst in the series.

I'm 30+ hours in and haven't even attempted the first dungeon/divine beast yet. I've got there but decided to go and do some more side quests instead :-)

I cannot stress enough how wonderful the Switch is going from TV to handheld mode. I can pull the thing out of the dock, go to the crapper, and be playing again within five seconds. I've waited my entire gaming life for something like this.

Yes i've finished it and no, no withdrawal symptoms.

Quite a game though!

How does it run on Wii U? Can't justify getting a switch yet.

I bought the Wii u for MK8 (bundle edition) and everything else was icing on the cake. Breath of the Wild is practically identical on both, so I'm in no mad rush to pick it up.

I personally loved Ocarina on the N64 and haven't enjoyed another Zelda game as much since...until now! This game brings back all of the emotions of 14 year old me and has the same kinds of puzzles/character but with the added joy of open world and freedom to explore (and by god, there is so much space to explore!).

I'm loving Zelda once again. This game is awesome.

No it does, but I think these guys mean you can take it further away/out of the house etc. The wii u struggles if you take it into a room too far away from the console, for example. But you can play it on the gamepad just fine if it's within range to receive a signal.

I finished it and was quite disappointed with the main story and quests. They were epic, just not twistingly epic enough :smiley:

But I still have an absolute tonne of stuff to do and have started to enjoy exploring more than I did, mainly because I don't have the nagging impulse to find out what's gonna happen. I took a journey to a new zone last night and spent the entire evening running around there doing stuff.

It doesn't have to be over when you finish :smiley:

However, I'm not buying this expansion pass. Once I'm done with the base game I'm getting rid of the console (wii u)

has anyone finished zelda, and do you get withdrawal symptoms on finishing?

Hard mode: weapon durability and stamina reduced by 50%, the end.

:stuck_out_tongue:

Why would you buy a Switch and only play one game? There are bound to be plenty of games you'll want to play down the years

I don't get the comments recommending getting a wii u to play this. why spend £200 approx (yes it's STILL that much) on a for all intents and purposes a dead console when you could spend a bit more and get a brand new console? plus i would imagine all the decent wii u games will be getting ported to switch at some point (like mario kart :sunglasses:

Would you buy the switch just to play Zelda? Or is it not worth it?

It plays fine and looks amazing on the Switch screen.

Cheapest I've seen this thanks op8)

Low res on gamepad (480p) doesn't help. Suspect this will be very playable on switch screen however.

Yes it does. You must choose to play on TV or the gamepad. You can hotswap during play by simply tapping the gamepad screen. I play using the Wii U pad and it works great

It does. I think the Wii U pad and Switch screen are about the same size.
I tried playing on the Wii U pad and found it too small for such a big game.

Bought. I love my Switch.

Knew I shouldn't have bough this straight away!! Oh well... At least I've had the switch T-Shirt in game (which I haven't used) for a few extra day...
Nice find OP

Same here.

I don't want to lock myself in the bedroom when the wife wants to watch a bit of tv so bringing this downstairs to sit with her is great.

I took it to my in-laws last night to show her brother, etc. When waiting for dinner I literally put it in table top mode and carried on from where I saved it at home.

Was on the train back from London last week and the guy in the seat in front was reading a Switch article. When he walked past me to go to the toilet he did a double take when I was sat back with the joycons out playing Zelda.

Excellent bit of kit.

Does the WiiU version not support OffTV play?

I'm not sure why people keep expecting a price drop by the end of the year if it keeps selling well no chance it's gonna be cheaper I still don't think the wii u has dropped in price yet ,people just expecting Nintendo to fail

Don't forget you can get Quidco cash back for CDKeys purchases too. I had a nightmare with my Zelda physical pre-order (Argos sent to wrong address) so I ended up going digital, and between the discount code and cash back I only ended up paying around £2 more, which for the convenience of digital I thought was well worth it.

Got for the deal too, thanks OP.

Totally worth getting a Switch just for Zelda, I haven't gamed on my Xbox One since getting it, despite the fact that up to the launch of the Switch I was putting in serious time on Skyrim. I can't remember the last time I was as immersed in a game as I am in Zelda. There is so much to do, such a big world to explore, and you can approach it all however you want. I also bought Snipperclips which is well worth £15 of anyone's money. As someone who is yet to play Shovel Knight, that will be my next purchase, along with Fast RMX. Whilst there is criticism regarding the lack of launch games for the Switch, the fact that Zelda is one of them not only means you'll not be short of stuff to play (I can't stress enough how large the game world is), but that it has (in my mind) the best launch title of all time. As a few people have said already, the Switch is a game changer.

​depends on circumstances, i don't get to go on console much, it's under TV, and i cant really take over that in the evening. Switch has been a godsend, can just crash on bed and play. I've played about 40 hours of Zelda, on my wiiu would have been 5-10 max. i think its a brilliant bit of kit......70 games in development and lots of RPGs

Agreed Wii U version is almost identical but the Switch is just a cool device. Havent played my Vita or PS4 since I got it. Really is a game changer as a hybrid console. I had pretty much given up on Ninty but Zelda rekindled my love of gaming and reminded me of the N64 (gew quality releases, get the best out of each game between release dates). Sold my Wii U and will ne selling the Vita so it didnt really cost me any extra cash. Dont regret my purchase and will be getting this pass.

It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't own one but the portability of the switch and different ways to play is an absolute game changer.

Same!
It's pretty small right?

Except you can take the Switch version with you anywhere...

no point getting season pass now, you get some pretty tat items 1 ruby, 5 bomb arrows and a **** nintendo switch t shirt for link, thats the best nintendo could come up with to entice you to buy it early lmao, so much cooler items they could have given like ganandords ocarina of time outfit for link to wear thats from the top of my head

To people who think Zelda BOTW is over hyped, its not, Its reminded me how much I used to enjoy games.

Thank you for the post and the discount code link. No pun intended

I'll have to sneak one in when my wife is not paying attention in that case!

Just defeated CG. Best Buy this now in prep for hard mode.

does this cover the Wii U version or only the Switch?

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He was spamming multiple threads :man:

Yeah, I've been eyeing this offer for a while... I'm going to buy the season pass at some point, it's just a matter of when and how.