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Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like. This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit to learn more.
  • Details
    • Genre: Action and Adventure
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (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: Fantasy violence, Mild suggestive 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: Nintendo
    • Model Number: 105746
    • Product Name: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    • Publisher: Nintendo
    • Developer: Nintendo
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Action and Adventure
    • Game Franchise: The Legend of Zelda
    • Game Series: Breath of the Wild
    • Multiplayer: false
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (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: Fantasy violence, Mild suggestive 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: 400057729198

Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like.

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    • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    Q: How long does it take for the code to be delivered?

    A: Maybe 10 minutes if even that

    Q: Can you play this on the switch lite?

    A: Yes you can play it on the Lite

    Q: Can i download it from the UK?

    A: Just bought it last night and found the hard way that it is region locked.

    Q: If I have Nintendo Switch Online, can I save the digital game in the cloud, or would I still need an SD card?

    A: The cloud is just a backup for save data you’ll still need a micro sd card.

    Q: How much memory does the digital download version require?

    A: I believe it was around 12 GB. So make sure to check how much storage you have. I inserted a mini sd card and used that.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
    SKU: 5772919
    $59.99
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    Customers highly value the engaging gameplay, compelling story, and expansive open world of "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." Many also praise the sheer amount of content and the fun, rewarding exploration it offers. The game's immersive experience and captivating narrative are frequently highlighted as key strengths. While some find the price point to be a drawback, the overwhelmingly positive feedback centers on the exceptional gameplay and vast world.

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