The Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and Switch 2 Pre-Orders Will Be a Bloodbath

Following Nintendo’s recent unveiling of gameplay footage for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake alongside its next-generation hardware, enthusiasts are naturally eager to know how to secure these coveted items. Here is a comprehensive guide to everything we currently know.

Should you pre-order Zelda: Ocarina of Time?

While not strictly mandatory, reserving your copy early comes with distinct advantages. Early reservations secure the striking holographic foil OOT cover art showcased above. You can reserve the $69.99 physical edition here by utilizing the drop-down menu that defaults to the digital format. Although Nintendo has not explicitly guaranteed that this specific batch features the foil variant, the community largely anticipates that initial print runs will include it.

The Nintendo eShop listing is currently live for digital pre-orders priced at $59.99. Though it lacks the physical collectible appeal of the foil sleeve, purchasing digitally enables you to preload the title and dive straight into the adventure the moment it unlocks.

How to secure the Switch 2 Zelda edition console

A specialized Zelda-themed hardware variation for the Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on October 29, 2026. Although preliminary hardware leaks surfaced previously, Tuesday morning’s Nintendo Direct broadcast provided our official, detailed look at the Triforce-adorned system. Nintendo omitted a definitive price tag during the broadcast, but factoring in recent hardware adjustments, it is widely anticipated to cost $499.99. Similarly, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the matching Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller stands at $89.99. A distinct, Nintendo-exclusive version of the Pro Controller—available directly through their web store and select brick-and-mortar retailers—will include an elegant display stand, though pricing for this bundle remains unconfirmed.

Additionally, Nintendo plans to release a commemorative carrying case alongside a screen protector, though direct purchase links are not yet live. The company also teased a functional, physical ocarina designed to interact directly with the software, but omitted any release details or pricing structures.

Why acquiring the Zelda Switch 2 hardware will prove challenging

Automated reselling communities and scalper networks are already actively evaluating the lucrative potential of this limited-production hardware. Nintendo has explicitly warned that the special display-stand edition of the Pro Controller will only remain available while supplies last. Looking back at 2015, when the golden Majora’s Mask edition of the 3DS debuted, inventory vanished almost instantaneously. Dedicated devotees tracked fleeting restocks meticulously back then—and that era predated the widespread deployment of aggressive checkout bots and dedicated retail alert networks. Over a decade later, those commemorative handhelds continue to command anywhere from $500 to $1,000 on secondary marketplaces.

Another crucial factor to weigh is that this marks Nintendo’s inaugural official launch featuring fully customized, vibrant color variants for the Joy-Con 2 controllers. While standard Joy-Con 2 iterations have incorporated subtle color accents, those design flairs remain largely obscured when docked to the console itself. Fans have long craved a Switch 2 model with a distinct, artistic identity, making this upcoming release an exceptionally attractive target.

Combine these factors with the anticipation surrounding a complete modern overhaul of arguably the most revered video game in history, and intense competition seems practically guaranteed. The overall sentiment surrounding the hardware reveal suggests that the community is bracing for a turbulent release window.

“Scalpers, please refrain,” serves as the top-voted sentiment on the official hardware reveal trailer.

Pre-orders for the new Zelda Switch 2 hardware variant go live ahead of its October release date

Source: Polygon