I Played Zelda BOTW & TOTK on the Nintendo Switch 2 – Docked & Handheld Mode Impressions!

Published: 09 April 2025
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I had the chance to experience The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the official experience event, and the upgrade to 4K/60FPS is absolutely breathtaking! Whether you're playing docked or handheld, the visual fidelity, smoothness of gameplay, and overall performance are next-level. In this video, I dive into my impressions of both games in both modes, covering everything from the stunning graphics to the seamless gameplay improvements.

👾 What I’ll Cover in This Video:
• Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom running in 4K/60FPS delivered to you in 4K/60FPS
• Gameplay impressions in both docked and handheld modes
• How the Switch 2 brings these titles to life in ways you’ve never seen before
• The visual upgrade in graphics, lighting, water effects, and more

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below — are you excited about the improvements on the Switch 2?

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