Nintendo is releasing Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware on October 29, 2026, a week before the Ocarina of Time remake arrives. The thing to know before you buy: the game is not included with the console. No bundle pairing the two has been announced.
The Products
Nintendo Switch 2, The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console, $519.99 US and £434.99 UK. Triforce-themed.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, 40th Anniversary Edition, $99.99 US.
Carrying case and screen protector, 40th Anniversary Edition, $39.99 US.
There is also a Nintendo Store exclusive version of the Pro Controller that comes with a display stand bearing a map of Hyrule, at $109.99 US. It is available only through the Nintendo Store online and the New York and San Francisco physical stores.
UK Pro Controller pricing has been reported around £74.99 standard and £92.99 with the stand, though from a single source, so verify at checkout.
The Mistake Worth Avoiding
Console bundles for major first-party games usually include the game. This one does not.
The hardware lands October 29, the game lands November 5, and they are separate purchases. If you buy the anniversary console expecting Ocarina in the box, you will need to spend another $59.99 or $69.99 depending on whether you want it digital or physical, which our price and editions guide covers.
Nintendo’s store listings are clear on this, but the assumption is easy to make given the matching themes and the one-week gap.
The Odd One Out
HORI is releasing an Electric Ocarina of Time at $49.99, launching alongside the game rather than the hardware.
It is a playable electronic ocarina rather than a controller, and it works because the Switch 2’s microphone can pick up melodies you play near it. Free Play uses real ocarina fingering, and Auto Play has 12 preloaded songs. Our Switch 2 features guide covers the microphone system it plugs into.
Should You Buy the Console?
If you already own a Switch 2, none of this is necessary. The anniversary console is the same hardware in Triforce livery.
If you do not own one yet and were going to buy anyway, the timing works, though be aware the game is an extra purchase and that the standard Switch 2 plays it identically. The Pro Controller and carrying case are cosmetic, and the Nintendo Store display stand is the only genuinely exclusive item in the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Zelda Switch 2 console include Ocarina of Time?
No. The console and the game are separate purchases, released a week apart.
How much is the Zelda Switch 2?
$519.99 US and £434.99 UK for the 40th Anniversary Edition console.
What is the Nintendo Store exclusive?
A Pro Controller bundled with a display stand featuring a map of Hyrule, at $109.99, available only from the Nintendo Store online and its New York and San Francisco locations.
When does the hardware release?
October 29, 2026, a week ahead of the game.