Here’s how you can preorder the new Zelda for $49.99

Link, wearing a blue cloak, kneels down at the edge of an island, hovering above the clouds. Other sky islands float in the background.

Though you’re going to miss out on owning this excellent box art in physical form. | Image: Nintendo

If you’re slightly miffed about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom being the first $70 Nintendo Switch game, there’s something you can do about that. No, I’m not talking about a “vote with your wallet” boycott or anything like that. Instead, if you’re a subscriber to Nintendo Switch Online, you can preorder a digital copy of the new Zelda for $49.99 by buying Nintendo’s digital game vouchers.

Spend $100 to save up to $30 on two games

The Nintendo Switch Game Voucher costs $99.98 and is redeemable for two qualifying, full-price games on the eShop. The game list includes preorders like the upcoming Zelda, the Advance Wars remakes, and recent hits that haven’t seen many discounts yet — such as Splatoon 3. So if you pay $99.98 for the...