Game card holder
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Game card holder (24 slots)
Keeps your physical collection in one place so cards don't go missing.
RM25
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The Legend of Zelda
Many heroes named Link, one legend. Start with Breath of the Wild, then follow the threads back through time.
- Games on Switch
- 15
- Story complexity
- Moderate
- Consoles
- Switch · Switch 2
The Legend of Zelda
The story, simply explained
What is it?
An adventure series about exploring Hyrule, solving puzzle-filled dungeons and saving the kingdom.
What is the story about?
Across many eras, a hero named Link and Princess Zelda face an evil power — usually Ganon. Each game is a new chapter of this repeating legend.
Who are the main characters?
Link (a different hero each era), Zelda (also different each era) and Ganondorf/Ganon.
Why play it?
Every game reinvents how Zelda plays, from top-down puzzles to huge open worlds.
Is the story connected?
Loosely. Nintendo's official timeline splits into three branches after Ocarina of Time. Most games stand alone; Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are a true two-part story.
How many games should I play?
Just two to start: Breath of the Wild, then Tears of the Kingdom. Add the others in any order.
Choose your playing order
Start with the modern two-part story, then try the shorter classics. You do not need the official timeline to enjoy any of them.
Story order or beginner order — what's the difference?
Story order lists games by when their events happen inside the story. Beginner order is the order we recommend playing them, which is often closer to release order because later games are written assuming you played earlier ones. Playing in story order can spoil twists or start you on an older, harder game.
- 1Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Switch + Switch 2Switch 2 EditionLink wakes from a 100-year sleep in a ruined Hyrule and sets out to defeat Calamity Ganon.
- 2Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Switch + Switch 2Switch 2 EditionIslands rise into the sky and something stirs beneath Hyrule Castle. Link explores the sky, the surface and the depths.
Direct sequel — play right after.
- 3Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibilityWhen rifts swallow Hyrule and Link goes missing, Princess Zelda herself sets out to save the kingdom.
- 4Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibilityShipwrecked on mysterious Koholint Island, Link must wake the Wind Fish to get home.
- 5Skyward Sword HD
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibilityLink lives above the clouds in Skyloft and dives to the land below after Zelda falls from the sky.
- 6Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Switch 2 onlyZelda fights alongside the heroes of the Imprisoning War, the ancient conflict hinted at in Tears of the Kingdom.
Switch 2. Backstory to Tears of the Kingdom.
- 7Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibilityThe battle against the Calamity 100 years before Breath of the Wild — with a twist that lets events turn out differently.
Missing chapters
- Twilight Princess, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes, Four Swords Adventures — Part of the official timeline but not playable on Switch or Switch 2 as of this check.
What to buy
Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom each have a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. If you already own the Switch version, an upgrade pack is cheaper than buying again. Older classics come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, not as separate purchases.
Switch 2 runs most Switch games, but not all. Check Nintendo's compatibility information for older titles. Availability on the Malaysian eShop is not yet verified for every game.
Gear for the journey
Storage, cases, controllers and headsets that suit long story games.
Hard shell carrying case
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Hard shell carrying case – Switch 2
Larger shell made for the 7.9-inch console, with a stand-friendly inner flap.
RM79
ShopeeTikTok ShopHard shell carrying case
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Hard shell carrying case – Switch / OLED
Zip case with a moulded shell, mesh pocket and slots for game cards.
RM59
ShopeeTikTok ShopNintendo Switch Pro Controller
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Full-size controller with long battery life. The comfortable choice for long sessions docked to a TV.
RM299
ShopeeTikTok ShopWired gaming headset
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Wired gaming headset (3.5mm)
Simple wired headset with an inline mic. No pairing, no charging.
RM69
ShopeeTikTok ShopTempered glass screen protector 2-pack
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Tempered glass screen protector 2-pack – Switch 2
9H glass with an alignment frame for bubble-free fitting. Two in the box.
RM25
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Sources · last checked 2 Nov 2026
- nintendowire.com/news/2024/11/26/echoes-of-wisdom-now-has-an-official-position-on-the-zelda-timeline/
- www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/09/12/hyrule-warriors-age-of-imprisonment-gets-a-november-release-date/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe_of_The_Legend_of_Zelda
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tears_of_the_Kingdom
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link's_Awakening_(2019_video_game)
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Skyward_Sword
- www.nintendo.com/en-gb/-/-2789659.html
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors:_Age_of_Calamity