Switch 2 Zelda edition announced
The gist
Nintendo launched its Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 at $519.99 in the US on Oct. 29.
Demand outstripped supply, and Nintendo has given no restock date or quantity.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Nintendo announced the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2, a Zelda-themed Pro Controller and a carrying case during a Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct, alongside an Ocarina of Time remake for Nov. 5.
- early September 2026Pre-orders went live and almost immediately sold out.
- Oct 8, 2026Best Buy announced midnight launch events for the Ocarina of Time launch on November 5, including fresh stock of the Zelda Edition console and Pro controllers.