The limited-edition Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition launched Oct. 29 and sold out at most retailers, TechRadar reported. Retailers are pointing to Nov. 5 for the next restocks, but most of those dates are not officially confirmed.
Key Highlights
- The console and Pro Controller launched Oct. 29, according to Tom’s Guide.
- The U.S. price is $519 for the console and $99 for the controller, Tom’s Guide reported.
- Target and Best Buy are linked to Nov. 5 restocks. Reports differ on how firm those dates are.
- Nintendo has said it is working to replenish stock but has given no dates, Dexerto reported.
What Launched on Oct. 29
The edition is a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console. A matching Pro Controller and a themed carrying case launched with it, according to Tom’s Guide.
The console costs $519 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, Walmart and Nintendo.com, Tom’s Guide reported. The controller is $99. Best Buy sells the case for $39.
The console does not include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is sold separately, the outlet said.
Why Stock Ran Out
By late on launch day, the console, controller and case were out of stock or unavailable at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart, Tom’s Guide reported. Nintendo.com restocked the console on launch day and sold out quickly.
Nintendo acknowledged the shortage. Bill van Zyll, Nintendo’s vice president and general manager for Latin America, spoke to the Brazilian YouTube channel Coelho no Japão. “We underestimated how well it would be received,” he said, according to Dexerto.
He also called it “a global phenomenon” and asked fans to “please be patient.” Dexerto said no dates or quantities were given for restocks.
Retailer Restock Dates
Target: A listing showed in-store availability on Nov. 5 and online on Nov. 6, according to The Shortcut. 9to5Toys reported the listing no longer showed those dates later that day. TechRadar labeled the date unconfirmed.
Best Buy: Midnight launch events on Nov. 5 will have limited stock. Tom’s Guide quoted Best Buy: “limited numbers of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pro Controller will also be available.” 9to5Toys said the console is not expected to be sold online there.
Walmart: An employee note shared on Reddit said online sales would stay blocked through at least Friday, Nov. 6, The Shortcut reported. Walmart has not confirmed this publicly in the sources reviewed.
Nintendo Store and Amazon: TechRadar listed the Nintendo Store as “restock soon” with no date. Amazon’s date was still to be confirmed.
Tom’s Guide said U.S. retailers typically restock between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET.
The Ocarina of Time Launch
Ocarina of Time launches on Switch 2 on Nov. 5, Tom’s Guide reported. The list price is $69.99. TechRadar said Amazon and Walmart listed it at $59.88.
A Caution for Buyers
Resellers are charging high prices. A third-party Walmart listing was marked up by nearly $200, Tom’s Guide reported, and it advised against buying from scalpers. 9to5Toys noted high eBay prices as well.
What Remains Unclear
No official Nintendo statement gives restock dates or quantities. Retailer dates come from listings, store events and a Reddit post, and some have changed. Check each retailer’s official page before planning a trip.
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Sources: Tom’s Guide (Oct. 29); TechRadar (updated Nov. 2); 9to5Toys (Oct. 29); The Shortcut (Oct. 29); Dexerto (Oct. 20).