Summary
Nintendo has revealed a brand newZelda-themedSwitchconsole that will launch later this year. Over the course of theSwitch’s lifespan, Nintendo has released multiple redesigns and specially-themed consoles. One of the first Switch redesigns was the Switch Lite, which is a smaller, handheld-only version of the device that comes with a lower price tag.
While the main Switch and the Switch OLED are necessary for fans that want to play games on their TVs, the Switch Lite is still a respectable device for gamers on the go.Various Switch Lite variantshave been released since it first launched, with the next one taking inspiration from Nintendo’s timelessLegend of Zeldafranchise.
As revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, a new Switch Lite variant is releasing on June 01, 2025. This gold and black Switch Lite comes with the franchise’s iconic logo on the back, and a Triforce on the front, just below the right analog stick. Exact pricing information is unavailable at the time of this writing, but we do know that the system comes with a 12-month subscription to theNintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier. This should make the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition system a perfect gift forZeldafans, as it will ensure they have instant access to some of the best games in the series.
Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Console Coming September 26
With a 12-month Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription, Switch owners can play theoriginalZeldagames, the beloved SNES classicA Link to the Past, the Nintendo 64 duology, and Link’s various handheld adventures. Of course, owning a Switch Lite will also give players the opportunity to buy modernZeldagames as well, including the critically-acclaimed open world adventuresBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom.
Overall, the Nintendo Direct was an exciting one for fans ofThe Legend of Zeldafranchise. Besides the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite, Nintendo also announced a brand-new main seriesZeldagame releasing this year.The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis launching on September 26, the same day as the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console. The new game features a big twist,trading out Link as the main playable characterfor Princess Zelda, giving the latter her first starring role. Princess Zelda comes equipped with a new weapon called the Tri-Rod that allows her to create “echoes” of objects and creatures she encounters on her adventure, which should lead to a fresh new way to experienceZelda.
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite was released in 2019 as a low-cost, handheld-only game system. It’s designed specifically for handheld play, offering a lightweight design as part of its portable offerings. The controllers are built into the system for handheld play, unlike the larger Switch models. The console itself retains full functionality as a standard Switch, but it does not support docked mode.
