Discover Link's past escapades, now accessible via Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Exploring the Legend of Zelda on Nintendo Switch: A Journey Through Time
The Nintendo Switch offers a unique opportunity for fans of The Legend of Zelda series to revisit some of Link's most iconic adventures. With the Nintendo Switch Online service, you can embark on an epic journey through a transformed Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, or shrink down to aid the Minish folk in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
For those seeking a more retro experience, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership opens up a substantial collection of classic Zelda games from older Nintendo consoles. These include the original 1987 game, The Legend of Zelda, the side-scrolling adventure The Adventure of Link from 1988, and the first appearance of Dark Link.
One of the standout titles is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, a classic adventure where Link must travel to the Dark World to stop Ganon and first introduces the Master Sword. Another highlight is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where Link faces off against Ganondorf to undo the King of Evil's seven-year wrath.
In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, you'll rescue Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, to save the Land of Labrynna from Veran, Sorceress of Shadows. Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons sees you shifting seasons to stop a power-hungry general named Onox and rescue Din on an adventure to save the troubled land of Holodrum.
For the first time on a handheld system, you can also enjoy the deluxe edition of the original 1993 Game Boy version, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. Link can also link two versions of Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons to unlock bonus content and expand the adventure.
Please note that while the GameCube game The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is available on the Nintendo Switch 2 via the online GameCube library, it is not included in the original Switch with the Expansion Pack.
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately), you can play these games online with friends, back up your save data to the cloud, and use voice chat with other players via the smartphone app in compatible games. The membership also provides access to members-only special offers.
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership further enhances your ability to play many classic Zelda games directly on the Switch console. It also includes access to Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 libraries, expanding the retro gaming options significantly.
However, please be aware that newer mainline Zelda games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom require separate purchases or are part of upgrade packs also available with the Expansion Pack.
So, whether you're a fan of the series or new to the world of Hyrule, the Nintendo Switch provides a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Link's earlier adventures.
- The Nintendo Switch, part of the Nintendo family, offers the opportunity to revisit iconic Zelda adventures, including the classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
- With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can play classic Zelda games like The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages on your handheld Game Boy Advance.
- The Nintendo Switch allows players to relive their childhood with retro games like the original 1987 The Legend of Zelda and the side-scrolling adventure The Adventure of Link.
- For a more immersive experience, you can play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom online with friends, back up your save data on the cloud, and use voice chat via the smartphone app with the Nintendo Switch Online membership.
