Recording summary · June 2025
DO NOT BUY The Legend of Zelda： Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2 gameplay
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Overview
Daniel tested the original Switch release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch 2 without buying the £7.99 upgrade pack.
The Switch 2 hardware features a quiet fan, cool operation, and a large display, though its weight causes arm fatigue, alongside frustration with the opening cutscenes of the game.
Themes
Upgrade pricing and operational requirements for running Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2.
Visual quality, performance metrics, and gameplay impressions of the unupgraded game on Switch 2.
Switch 2 physical handling, screen dimensions, fan noise, and thermal management in comparison to other handheld devices.
Pacing issues, unskippable cutscenes, and the introductory sequence of Tears of the Kingdom.
Developments
Daniel acquired a Switch 2 unit.
Daniel previously bought and played The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on a Switch OLED.
Uncertainties & gaps
Initial uncertainty existed regarding the distinctions between the Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions and whether the upgrade pack functioned with the original Switch game.
Uncertainty remains regarding whether the upgrade pack is provided free of charge to members.
The precise release date of Tears of the Kingdom and the specific date of purchase remain uncertain.