Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

Pros: -The games are the full, amazing original versions. They play perfectly. -The Game & Watch itself looks good and feels sturdy. -The box it came in looks good. Cons -It didnt come with a USB cable. Im reading other peoples reviews, and it seems like some peoples Game & Watches came with USB cables, and some didnt. Im one of the unlucky ones. I dont understand why someone would sell an electronic device with no way of providing electricity to the device included. -The display stand is just cheap, flimsy cardboard. The image made it seem like it would at least be sturdier cardboard if not plastic. Its not. Its barely able to maintain its shape and stand upright while holding the Game & Watch. -The clock mode always has a game being auto-played behind it. Its distracting, and I wish there was an option to just switch to a black screen behind the clock numbers.

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.

Its a great piece for someone that is a fan, and a collector, it has the first 3 games of the Zelda franchise built in with a clock and timer mode, I feel the screen is too small to enjoy for long periods of time and it is small for larger hands, it is a lot of money for not much, if you are looking to play these games, there are better ways to do so. So this is sitting on my shelf with other collectables

If you enjoy the original Legend of Zelda or its 8-bit successors (Zelda 2 and Link’s Awakening in original monochrome) this is a really handy toy to have around when you have time to kill. I recommend getting a little pouch for it, I use one that came with a power bank. The battery lasts ages, the screen is great, and the controls- albeit not perfect- are an excellent fit for the games.

Bought for my kids on an airplane ride. When it arrived I thought, whoa, it’s so tiny! But the graphics are such high quality that it doesn’t matter (easy to see) and the small size is a bonus for travel. Same game I played as a kid. I’m going to get the Mario one for travel.

Excellent product, the fastest delivery and it fits perfectly in my collection. Thanks!

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.

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