Where to Buy Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

While most games out there can be purchased on Steam, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one game that isn’t available on any such platform. This begs the question: Where do you buy Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from? Dive into our article as we guide you through all the potential places you could purchase Zelda from. 

Nintendo eShop

Since Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a Nintendo-exclusive game, it is only available for purchase through official platforms. So if you’re looking to buy a digital copy of the game, then the Nintendo eShop is the only way to do so. You can also buy the physical copy of the game from there, along with the Collector’s edition. If you’ve got yourself a redeemable Nintendo voucher, you can get a discount as well. 

Nintendo also offers free shipping if you’re spending more than $50, so since Zelda is more than that, you won’t have to pay any extra charges as well. 

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Type	Price
Digital Copy	$69.99
Physical Copy	$69.99
Physical Copy (Collector’s Edition)	$129.99

Amazon

Amazon is another place where you can purchase Zelda from. However, keep in mind that only a physical copy of the game will be available from Amazon, so if you want to buy a digital one, you’ll have to do that from Nintendo eShop. 

The great thing about purchasing Zelda from Amazon is that there’s a high chance that you might get some discounts on it. So, for instance, if the game costs $69.99, there might be a sale going on on Amazon that will give you a 10%-11% discount, lowering the price to around $62. That said, you will get charged a shipping fee if you’re buying it from Amazon, which sometimes may be more than what the actual game costs, especially if you’re someone living outside the US. 

Best Buy

Best Buy allows you to purchase a digital or physical copy of Zelda for the same price on Nintendo eShop. The good thing is that Best Buy has a feature on their e-commerce called “2-Year Geek Squad Product Replacement”, which basically allows you to replace your Zelda game in case of wear and tear. However, this feature costs an additional $11.99.

Other than that, since Best Buy is headquartered in the US, there’s a chance that it might not deliver to your country if you’re ordering out of the US. You’ll also incur a shipping fee if Best Buy does deliver to your country. If you want to avoid the shipping fees, you can also choose the option for a pickup location from where you’ll have to collect your game when it arrives. 

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GameStop

Similar to Amazon, GameStop allows you to purchase the standard edition of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $69.99. However, you also have the option to purchase a pre-owned or used Zelda game at a discounted price that will save you $4-$5. GameStop has a pro subscription called GameStop Pro that helps you save $10 on your order, so if you have it, you’ll be saving yourself some bucks. However, we don’t recommend you get their GameStop Pro for the only sole purpose of buying Zelda since that’ll cost you more in total. 

You’ll also get a Product Replacement Plan when buying from GameStop, which basically lets you replace your product once in case of a normal wear and tear issue, which acts as a warranty. On the other hand, GameStop offers free shipping if your total order is $79+. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Best Place to Get Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom From?

While we generally recommend you get Tears of the Kingdom from the Nintendo eShop since it’s the official platform of the game, there’s no harm in getting it from other e-commerce stores listed in the article as long as you’re getting some sort of discount.

Do I Need to Buy Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Play Tears of the Kingdom?

You don’t need to buy Breath of the Wild if you’re looking to play Tears of the Kingdom since both have no story connection whatsoever. However, you can buy Breath of the Wild if you’re looking to play it since it is a great game. 

Should I Get a Digital or Physical Copy of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Generally, it is recommended you have a digital copy since then you won’t have to keep a physical copy of the disk with you all the time. With a digital copy, you can always download the game no matter where you are given you’ve a Nintendo Switch with you.