Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

I never played Zelda in my life and I want to start from the beginning. So I’m hooked now and well only for this type of game style. Perfect gift idea! Pocket size and good quality. Also look up this product on YouTube and you’ll learn a lot about this product! Worth every penny!! Only downside is the charger is cable is small but I can live with that!

Very good games

If youre buying this you or whoever youre buying for is a Zelda fan, so you probably dont need to be told anything about the game play. Just be aware this is the European version of the clock/game. The only difference, as far as I can tell, is the outer packaging and the UK English spelling of color.

This is an amazing product for modern day Nintendo. It has a great build quality, a really nice feeling dpad and buttons. And an unparalleled battery life. I’ve charged this thing once in the past 2 weeks I’ve had it. It’s great for portability as it pauses the game when you press the power button. It’s super easy to just whip out when you are waiting for something. It survives low temperatures at the bus stop very well.

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.

Puts all the original games in one handheld console. The screen is small, but not difficult to see due to the 16-bit pixelation. Made during a time when graphics took a step behind gameplay. Has wonderful save slots so you dont lose your place. If youre a fan of the Zelda series then I highly recommend this for the diehard gamer.

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.

My son asked for this for his birthday. I was reluctant because he has a Nintendo Switch and few other hand-held video games that are much more modern/advanced. I figured Zelda would be too simplistic for his 21st Century tastes. Nope. Apparently Zelda is still just awesome. He has spent hours and hours playing, still hasnt won, and excitedly tells me about his advances, new instruments/items hes found, etc. Worth every cent I paid to see him so engrossed.