There's a new way to play some classic Zelda titles.
In the 1980s, Nintendo released a series of “Game & Watch” handheld devices that each featured a simple game and a clock.
Then, in 2020, Nintendo released a new, modern take on one of these old Game & Watch handhelds to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of the first Super Mario Bros. video game. The Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. handheld included three games: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, and a Mario-version of the Game & Watch game “Ball.”
Now, Nintendo has revealed another modern Game & Watch system, with this one being inspired by The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda will include three classic games from the the Zelda series — The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and the Game Boy version of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening — as well as a Zelda-themed version of the Game & Watch game “Vermin,” which will have Link as the playable character.
In addition to these games, the Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda handheld will feature a “playable” digital clock inspired by the original The Legend of Zelda video game and a playable timer inspired by Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.
Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda will be released on November 12 for $49.99. The system’s games have been rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
