The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
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About This Item
- Details
- Genre: Role Playing
- Key Specs
- Edition: Standard Edition
- ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Blood and gore, Intense violence, Sexual themes, Use of alcohol (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- General
- Brand: Bethesda
- Model Number: 106398
- Product Name: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Publisher: Bethesda
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Game Details
- Edition: Standard Edition
- Genre: Role Playing
- Game Franchise: The Elder Scrolls
- Game Series: V: Skyrim
- Multiplayer: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Blood and gore, Intense violence, Sexual themes, Use of alcohol (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
- Other
- UPC: 400061931082
Winner of 200+ Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim arrives on the Nintendo Switch console. The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere - at home and on the go. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda series, and amiibo compatibility. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. As Dragonborn, the prophesized hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them. Live another life in another world - from battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home to mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities. For the first time ever, go into battle Legend of Zelda style: fight with the Master sword, guard with the Hylian shield, while wearing the Champion’s tunic. This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit Best Buy Return Policy to learn more.
Whats Included
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Q: Does the game feature any amiibo functionality?
A: This version of Skyrim includes amiibo functionality as a new feature.
Q: What are the different weapons, spells, and abilities you can master in the game?
A: In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you can master hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities.
Q: How does the game utilize motion controls?
A: The game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, utilizes motion controls to allow players to fight with the Master Sword, defend with the Hylian Shield, and wear Link's Champion's Tunic, similar to the Legend of Zelda series.
Q: What Legend of Zelda themed items are included in the game?
A: The Legend of Zelda themed items you can fight with are the Master Sword, guard with the Hylian shield, and wear the Champion’s Tunic.
A: The first Black Friday after this game was released it was $36 at another store. That was the cheapest I ever found it. At that time I bought it for a friend's xmas gift. I should of gotten 2 because it has never been that cheap ever again.
Q: When does Skyrim for Switch (physical) come back into stock? I'm asking as of 06/12/2020.
A: It’s in stock now
Q: What kind of characters are there in the game
A: The same as on the other consoles it was released on.
Q: Does this game work on the Switch Lite?
A: Heck, yeah!! I just posted a review about how well Skyrim works on the Switch Lite. Portable is probably the best way I've played Skyrim. Highly recommended.
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers admire the superb graphics and sound, along with the portability offered by the Switch version. Many appreciate the engaging gameplay and the inclusion of all DLC. However, some customers point out the presence of bugs and concerns about the game's price point. Other criticisms include battery life and the smaller screen size on certain devices.
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| Graphics, Portability, Game Play, Performance, Open World | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | Graphics Quality |
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| Bugs, Price, Battery Life, Screen Size, Difficulty | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
