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Zelda Game and Watch price, release date and where to buy

Sound the chest-opening tune for this treasure.

To celebrate the history and 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, the Game and Watch: The Legend of Zelda was released on 12th November, 2021, If you're a die-hard Zelda fan, you're probably going to want to grapple hook this collectible and we're here to help you get it for the cheapest price.

The retro-styled handheld was excitingly announced in the summer's E3 Nintendo Direct, along with the latest news and video footage for the eagerly awaited The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel.

Ahead, we delve into all you need to know about the new Game and Watch system, including where you can buy and find the device at the lowest price.

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Where can I buy the Zelda Game and Watch and how much is it?

The Game and Watch: The Legend of Zelda console is out now, and you can currently purchase it at the Nintendo Store and Amazon for £44.99. However it's actually cheaper at The Game Collection and 365 Games for £39.99. ShopTo via eBay is selling it for only £39.88 when you use the code BLACKFRIDAYUK at the checkout - this offer is valid until 18th November 2021. In the US, Zelda Game & Watch at Best Buy and GameStop.

Check out the table below for the best prices for the Game and Watch: The Legend of Zelda ahead of release on 12th November just below:

Retailer Price
Nintendo Official UK Store £44.99
Amazon UK £49.99
ShopTo £44.85
Amazon US Out of stock
GameStop Not available
Best Buy $49.99
Amazon DE €69.99

What is the Game and Watch: The Legend of Zelda and what will it include?

Much like the Super Mario Brothers Game and Watch, which was released in 2020 to celebrate its 35th anniversary, the retro-styled device is a throwback nod to Nintendo's first handheld system.

Beautifully themed in the classic Legend of Zelda colourway, this special tribute to the Hyrule warrior is crafted with a smart golden-coloured case and a 'Link' green frame. And if you're a sucker for packaging, you'll probably want to keep it proudly displayed in it's Triforce emblemed box.

The Legend of Zelda Game and Watch will include three classic games from the action-adventure franchise:

This celebration of the history of The Legend of Zelda will also include a special version of Game & Watch classic Vermin starring Link as the playable character.

The Legend of Zelda-themed interactive digital clock lets you pick up and play whenever you like as Link explores Hyrule. The timer features a Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link battle scene, which allows you to set a timer and see how many enemies you can defeat.

That's all we've got for you right now. We'll be adding more retailers offering a Game and Watch: The Legend of Zelda to the list above as soon as we spot them. Be sure to check back regularly and keep an eye out on our Twitter pages at Eurogamer and Jelly Deals for our latest tweets on the best deals and game announcements.

In the meantime, you can browse through the rest of The Legend of Zelda news right here at Eurogamer. Why not check out the latest news for the upcoming expansion pass DLC for Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, or where you can pre-order the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Switch.