"Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: Zelda Speedrunner's 10-Minute Boss Victory Sparks Applause"

At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved a remarkable feat by completing the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the acclaimed RPG within a mere 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, the Japanese content creator Ikaboze, who started with an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment, decided to take on the challenge of defeating the final boss, Ganon, "while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Using an unfamiliar controller and amidst the noisy environment of the convention hall, Ikaboze managed to defeat Ganon in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from onlookers.

Ikaboze expressed surprise at the gathered crowd and the staff's enthusiastic response, noting that this was the first time anyone had completed the demo. "Staff were even filming on their smartphones," he said, highlighting the excitement around his achievement.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild boasts improved visuals and performance, along with achievements and the new "Zelda Notes" service accessible through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can upgrade to these new features for a $10 fee. Both The Legend of Zelda: 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.

For those interested in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games without upgrading, here are the U.S. prices:

• 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, maintaining a price of $449.99. The demand was exceptionally high, leading Nintendo to warn U.S. customers that release date delivery was not guaranteed. For more details on securing a Nintendo Switch 2, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.