The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: Nintendo explains the differences between the Switch and Wii U versions

The game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild arrests in just over a month on Nintendo Switch and Wii U. But what differences between the two versions?
You know, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is probably the most anticipated game of the year at Nintendo. Planned for the release of the new console Switch March 3, the title will be released the same day on Wii U. Like many players, you have certainly wondered what would be the notable differences between the two versions. To clarify the situation, Nintendo held to explain in detail the similarities and differences that exist between Switch and Wii U versions . Contrary to what one could imagine, the two versions will be quite similar. Already graphically, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will be almost identical to Wii U and Switch.

Only the Switch will be entitled to a collector’s edition
Both games will each own a rate of 30 fps, and will offer the same content game. Only significant differences in the program, the Nintendo Switch Version will have a resolution of 900 dpi on a TV , while the Wii U capped at 720 dpi. In the same vein, environmental sounds in the game (water, wind, footsteps …) will be much more mature on Switch , so that the open world feel should be more realistic. Some game icons will also be absent from the screen on the Wii U. Another element to take into account the size of the game. In fact, in its cloud version of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will occupy nearly half the internal memory of the Nintendo Switch , with more than 13 GB of data. On the Wii U, the game will also remain very greedy, since the CD version of the game still ask an update of nearly 3 GB. Finally, only the Nintendo Switch will be entitled to his collector’s edition. For which version of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will you crack?