Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 announcement
The gist
Nintendo's Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 launched October 29 at $519.99 and sold out at most stores.
Nintendo says it underestimated demand; the Ocarina of Time remake arrived November 5.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Nintendo announces the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 hardware, a themed Switch 2 Pro Controller and carrying case, all available October 29.
- Oct 27, 2026Walmart pre-order cancellations are reported.
- Oct 28, 2026Cancellations continue, with an internal memo and point-of-sale blocks described.
Key terms
- Switch 2
- Nintendo's video game console, the successor to the Switch, usable handheld, tabletop, or docked to a TV.
- Pro Controller
- A game controller made by Nintendo as an alternative to the Joy-Con controllers for its Switch consoles.
- pre-order
- An order placed in advance for an item that has not yet been released.
Source: Wikipedia