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Jun 26, 2026 5:01 PM

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack

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Amazon.com Services LLC has The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack (Digital Code) for $6.99.
  • Note: After purchase, this digital item along with its redemption instructions will be instantly available in your Amazon Games and Software Library and sent via email.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Instructs the software to fully utilize the enhanced processing cores and extra RAM architecture of the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 console.
  • Transforms traversal and action gameplay mechanics by doubling frame rendering limits to a fluid, highly responsive 60 frames per second.
  • Replaces lower-fidelity environmental graphics with high-resolution texture assets across grass, brickwork, armor designs, and weaponry.
  • Integrates true High Dynamic Range (HDR) color support to generate highly vivid lighting landscapes, deep shadows, and rich contrast profiles.
  • Optimizes internal data stream processing speeds to achieve incredibly fast, near-instantaneous loading times across shrines and fast-travel transitions.
  • Features built-in support for two entirely independent manual save files, allowing players to start a fresh campaign without deleting existing data.
  • Supports seamless save synchronization, enabling players to securely import historical progress via the Nintendo Switch Online Save Data Cloud.
  • Includes exclusive smart device integration via "ZELDA NOTES" in the companion app, providing voice-assisted shrine navigation and hidden Voice Memory story clips.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • The original base game (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch) is required to utilize this upgrade pack.
  • Please note that this upgrade package is already included at no additional cost for active subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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This popular Frontpage deal is still available.

Amazon.com Services LLC has The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack (Digital Code) for $6.99.
  • Note: After purchase, this digital item along with its redemption instructions will be instantly available in your Amazon Games and Software Library and sent via email.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Instructs the software to fully utilize the enhanced processing cores and extra RAM architecture of the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 console.
  • Transforms traversal and action gameplay mechanics by doubling frame rendering limits to a fluid, highly responsive 60 frames per second.
  • Replaces lower-fidelity environmental graphics with high-resolution texture assets across grass, brickwork, armor designs, and weaponry.
  • Integrates true High Dynamic Range (HDR) color support to generate highly vivid lighting landscapes, deep shadows, and rich contrast profiles.
  • Optimizes internal data stream processing speeds to achieve incredibly fast, near-instantaneous loading times across shrines and fast-travel transitions.
  • Features built-in support for two entirely independent manual save files, allowing players to start a fresh campaign without deleting existing data.
  • Supports seamless save synchronization, enabling players to securely import historical progress via the Nintendo Switch Online Save Data Cloud.
  • Includes exclusive smart device integration via "ZELDA NOTES" in the companion app, providing voice-assisted shrine navigation and hidden Voice Memory story clips.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • The original base game (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch) is required to utilize this upgrade pack.
  • Please note that this upgrade package is already included at no additional cost for active subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Jun 26, 2026 6:58 PM
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somethingobviousJun 26, 2026 6:58 PM
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Quote from clsA View quoted comment :
OK So I got the Switch 2 this week and already owned BOTW and TOTK and with my NSO account I got both upgrades for free.Now my question is if I cancel/stop NSO do I loose that upgrade and have to buy this or no?
I'm interested in the answer to that as well.
Jun 26, 2026 7:05 PM
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xDD90xJun 26, 2026 7:05 PM
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Quote from ellis_blas View quoted comment :
Do i need to have the switch 1 cartridge in the console in order to play the upgraded version?
Yes. The Switch 2 edition is what's installed, but the cartridge acts as the key that allows it to be played.
Jun 26, 2026 7:05 PM
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rKhaydJun 26, 2026 7:05 PM
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Quote from somethingobvious View quoted comment :
I'm interested in the answer to that as well.
You'll lose access. It's like of like PS+ games. You can only play them with active subscription.
Jun 26, 2026 7:07 PM
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rainmanx2Jun 26, 2026 7:07 PM
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Quote from somethingobvious View quoted comment :
I'm interested in the answer to that as well.
No subscription = no access to things the subscription provides.
Jun 26, 2026 7:08 PM
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PurpleString6274Jun 26, 2026 7:08 PM
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Quote from ellis_blas View quoted comment :
Do i need to have the switch 1 cartridge in the console in order to play the upgraded version?
From everything that I have read and seen around the web, yes you do have to have the switch cartridge in to play it. This is true for all but 1 game (at least from a few months ago). The only game that doesn't require that is Hogwarts Legacy. That I can confirm firsthand that you can borrow that game and upgrade to the Switch 2 version for cheap and not have to use the cartridge anymore.
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Jun 26, 2026 7:11 PM
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fanismJun 26, 2026 7:11 PM
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Quote from phoinix View quoted comment :
eShop can be cheaper with discounted creditAmazon codes can be gifted tho
Thank you
Jun 26, 2026 7:28 PM
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Mo0eYJun 26, 2026 7:28 PM
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wowwww a whole $3. What a great sale, Nintendo.
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WooHoo2YouJun 26, 2026 7:39 PM
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Quote from SlickD View quoted comment :
I don't think they should charge for the upgrade but this is as good as it gets
This seems absurd to me, you have to pay extra to not be artificially capped on superior hardware you also paid for.
Last edited by WooHoo2You June 26, 2026 at 07:19 PM.
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Jun 26, 2026 7:48 PM
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DogAndPonyJun 26, 2026 7:48 PM
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Shouldn't this be free? It doesn't look to include any additional game content; only improvements in frame rate.
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Jun 26, 2026 9:20 PM
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DolemiteJun 26, 2026 9:20 PM
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Dammit I just bought this because my online just ran out and this is all my kid plays
Jun 26, 2026 10:08 PM
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sd808HIJun 26, 2026 10:08 PM
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I feel this should be free, but what you gonna do
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Jun 26, 2026 10:10 PM
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Quote from DogAndPony View quoted comment :
Shouldn't this be free? It doesn't look to include any additional game content; only improvements in frame rate.
The "Zelda Notes" app integration is new. Basically adds audio diaries from Zelda. If i remember the Treehouse Live correctly, I think it also added some functionality for sharing items with people?
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Jun 27, 2026 1:04 AM
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barrera_jJun 27, 2026 1:04 AM
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Quote from WooHoo2You View quoted comment :
This seems absurd to me, you have to pay extra to not be artificially capped on superior hardware you also paid for.
Not even SONY does that, all their games that got a $10 next gen update also got a free update for the framerate
it's pathetic how Nintendo somehow outgreed SONY
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AmusedMoon6137Jun 27, 2026 1:29 AM
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Upgrades should be free
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Quote from PurpleString6274 View quoted comment :
From everything that I have read and seen around the web, yes you do have to have the switch cartridge in to play it. This is true for all but 1 game (at least from a few months ago). The only game that doesn't require that is Hogwarts Legacy. That I can confirm firsthand that you can borrow that game and upgrade to the Switch 2 version for cheap and not have to use the cartridge anymore.
Ring Fit Adventure also converts to a digital only game after installing it.

But that's mainly because it was never released on the shop and there's no other way to play it.

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