Nintendo has unveiled its first gameplay footage for a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 console, prompting questions about how fans will secure these highly anticipated items. Pre-orders are expected to be challenging due to anticipated demand, fueled by the game's legacy and the console's unique design.
The digital version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available for pre-order on the eShop for $59.99. This allows for immediate gameplay upon release and may offer a cost advantage over the physical version, following Nintendo's recent pricing strategies. A physical edition will also be released, featuring a special foil cover art, though pre-order links for this version were not immediately available at the time of reporting.
The special Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console is slated for release on October 29, 2026. While a specific price has not been confirmed, it is anticipated to retail for $499.99, reflecting a recent price increase by Nintendo. Accompanying accessories include a Zelda-themed Pro Controller, with a Nintendo-exclusive version that includes a display stand, priced at $89.99. The availability and pricing of a Zelda-themed carrying case and screen protector have yet to be announced. Additionally, a physical ocarina instrument that interfaces with the game was revealed, but purchase details are currently unknown.
Concerns about the difficulty of acquiring the new hardware are already surfacing, with discussions of its profitability appearing in scalper communities. Nintendo has indicated that the special display version of the Pro Controller will be available only while supplies last. Historical precedent, such as the rapid sell-out of the 25th-anniversary Zelda 3DS in 2011, suggests that demand could outstrip supply, especially with the current prevalence of resale bots and specialized Discord channels.
The upcoming Switch 2 Zelda edition also features Nintendo's first official release of fully-themed and colored Joy-Con 2 controllers. While previous Joy-Cons offered colorways, they were not as prominently displayed when attached to the console, potentially increasing the appeal of this new variant. The combination of a beloved, remastered title and distinct console hardware is expected to create a highly competitive pre-order environment, a sentiment echoed by fan reactions to the hardware reveal online.
