Nintendo unveiled a Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console during its 40th Anniversary Direct, marking the first special-edition Switch 2 since the system launched. The console features a gold Triforce design on the dock and forest-green Joy-Con controllers with Triforce emblems, the first time Nintendo has sold Joy-Con in colors other than black besides an earlier purple-and-mint Splatoon Raiders pair. The console launches October 29, alongside a matching Zelda-themed Pro controller and carrying case. According to Kotaku, the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake itself launches November 5, a week after the console; GamesRadar+ notes the remake is not included with the special-edition hardware.
In the US, the console costs $519.99, which is $20 more than the standard Switch 2's current price, according to Polygon and Kotaku. As of September 8, Polygon reported that Nintendo, Amazon, Target, and Best Buy all lacked stock of the console for direct purchase, though third-party sellers on some retail sites may list it at inflated prices. Polygon warned that when the console does return to stock, it will likely sell out immediately, noting that scalper groups are already preparing bots to buy up available units ahead of the holiday season.
Polygon reported that eBay was the one place with active listings for the console, though prices there were running around $850—more than $300 over the suggested retail price. The outlet advised buyers to verify seller ratings and listing details, warning that some scammers have sold empty boxes without the actual console.
Accessory and game availability was mixed at the same US retailers, per Polygon. Nintendo had sold out of all Zelda-themed accessories. Walmart and Target had both sold out of the Zelda Pro Controller but still had the carrying case available. Amazon had neither the Pro Controller nor the case listed for purchase yet, while Best Buy listed the Pro Controller as "coming soon" with the case still available. For the physical, foil-cover edition of Ocarina of Time, priced at $69.99, Nintendo's own store and Amazon, Best Buy, and Target still had pre-orders open, while Walmart had already sold out.
In Australia, GamesRadar+ reported that pre-orders opened through JB Hi-Fi and EB Games. The console costs AU$799 there, about AU$30 more than the standard Switch 2. JB Hi-Fi's listing carries a limit of one console per household, while EB Games' pre-order requires an EB World PLUS membership. Nintendo's own Australian storefront was expected to be harder to access, historically requiring membership tenure and, at launch, an invite-only system, though GamesRadar+ noted that restriction no longer fully applies for the special edition. Kotaku also noted that new amiibo figures tied to Ocarina of Time, depicting young versions of Link and Zelda, were revealed alongside the console.