Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

I loved Zelda as a kid, so thought this would be a fun item. It does play the game, but have mainly used it as a handy little clock on the kitchen table.

This includes: -The Game and Watch -A paper stand. -A short USB Charging cable with no charging block. The device is smaller than I expected. The Stand looks nicer and is sturdier than Id expect for paper/cardstock, but I wish it was metal or plastic. The Device feels a little like the original Nintendo Controller to the hand. The screen looks fantastic. Theres 1 charge port for USB C, and a power button on the side. Once the device is powered, you have a few options: -Clock -Games -Settings. Clock: The clock displays scenes from the original Zelda, with Link (the main character) running around killing enemies. You can use the D pad and a or b button to take control of Link on this screen, which otherwise displays the time. Game: The first 3 8-bit Zelda games are included here, including their Japanese and English release versions ( (a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one). Zelda 2s English and American releases have some interesting difference, and this is a great way to re-experience the game with some different mechanics and graphics. Each game is the original release, so Links Awakening is the monocrome/grey colors, and not like the Gameboy Color or Advance. Each game has 3 save slots, just like the originals. The Japanese/English versions of each game count as different games- so if you save your game in the English version, you cannot restore and resume it in the japanese version of the same game. Theres a Zelda Watch mini game, where you hit moles with a hammer by moving left or right. Finally, there is a timed challenge. You select a stage (determines background and the enemies that spawn), an a duration (1 to 16 minutes). You then play as Link from Zelda 2 and kill as many respawning monsters as possible before time runs out. High score is retained. Settings: The settings adjust sounds or visual settings, or set the clock. Note, each game/screen has its own volume level. I loved this, as I found the ticking sound of the clock to be annoying, and was able to mute it, without having to unmute when I play the games and want to hear the games music. Battery: The battery lasts for several hours of game play, and charges fairly quickly. The problem is, in watch mode, you also get only a few hours. I was hoping to use this as my rooms clock, but it needs to stay on a charger or dies, and the cable it came with isnt really designed for that sort of setup. Final thoughts: Overall, Im super happy with it. It looks better and does more than I expected. I wish there was a low battery use version that could run it as a clock for long term. Pros: 3 original Zeldas, English and Japanese Versions. 2 Mini Games 1 Cool looking clock with a nice looking stand. Options are linked to the clocks or games, so you can adjust them each differently. Cons: Stand is card stock Battery doesnt last long enough for this to be a useful display clock. Charger is very short in length, and has no charge block.

This was a little expensive, but well worth the cost in return for the joy it brings my nephew. And I remember all these games, so some day maybe we can both talk about them.

found corrison on the batter terminal and the ribbon cable that comes with the game watch. never saw a drop of water. poorly designed ribbon cable is exetremly fragile becareful when tabking it apart its like paper almost.

My son is 14, and a huge Zelda fan. He says he likes how well the game runs despite its size. There are 3 Zelda games, a Zelda-spinoff game, 1 clock feature, and 1 timer feature. You can mute the sound and adjust the volume. You can adjust the brightness level of the screen. You can switch games any time, even mid-play, and go back to where you were later. You can also save your progress when you need to quit. Rechargeable battery doesn’t take long to charge, and gives several hours of playtime. He loves this game.

Grey market item. Not intended to be sold in North America. It was returned.

Great Fun and a challenge, only draw back was mine did not come with a charger and finding the right charger for it has been a challenge. Other than that I love it.

The order was delivered quickly as promised. My son is thrilled to have this collectors item.