The accomplishment was particularly impressive as Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn\\'t hear the game due to the noisy convention hall environment. \\\"I was surprised by how many people had gathered,\\\" he remarked. \\\"Staff were even filming on their smartphones. This was the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo, and staff congratulated me.\\\"

The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild offers improved visuals and performance, achievements, and integrates the new \\\"Zelda Notes\\\" service through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version do not automatically receive these enhancements but can purchase an \\\"upgrade pack\\\" for $10 to access them. Additionally, both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no additional cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

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Here\\'s a look at the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those not upgrading:

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with overwhelming demand, as expected. Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store that delivery on the release date is not guaranteed due to high demand.

For more information on securing a Nintendo Switch 2, check out IGN\\'s Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.

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"Nintendo Switch 2 Debuts with Zelda Speedrun Applause"

By PenelopeMay 05,2025

A speedrunner for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild achieved a remarkable feat at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where playtime was limited to just 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze took on the challenge using an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. In a daring move, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that led directly to the final boss fight, Ikaboze managed to defeat Ganon in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from the onlookers.

The accomplishment was particularly impressive as Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game due to the noisy convention hall environment. "I was surprised by how many people had gathered," he remarked. "Staff were even filming on their smartphones. This was the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo, and staff congratulated me."

The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild offers improved visuals and performance, achievements, and integrates the new "Zelda Notes" service through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version do not automatically receive these enhancements but can purchase an "upgrade pack" for $10 to access them. Additionally, both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no additional cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

Play

Here's a look at the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those not upgrading:

  • Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World - $79.99
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $69.99
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - $79.99
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $79.99

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with overwhelming demand, as expected. Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store that delivery on the release date is not guaranteed due to high demand.

For more information on securing a Nintendo Switch 2, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.

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