Nintendo Leaves Fans Puzzled Over Ocarina of Time Pre-Order Details

Nintendo has finally unveiled the first gameplay footage of the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, along with some impressive new hardware. Naturally, fans are eager to know how they can get their hands on these items. Here’s what we know so far.

While it’s not mandatory, pre-ordering comes with some enticing perks. If you pre-order, you’ll receive the special foil cover art for Ocarina of Time. The trailer has announced that pre-orders are open now, but as of now, there’s no link or method to purchase the physical version of the game. However, the eShop version is available for pre-order at $59.99. Although it lacks the charm of the foil cover, opting for the digital version allows you to preload the game and dive in as soon as it launches. Plus, it might even be cheaper than the physical copy, considering Nintendo’s recent pricing trends.

Mark your calendars for October 29, 2026, when the Switch 2 will debut a special Zelda-themed hardware variant. Although details leaked earlier, the recent Nintendo Direct provided our first real glimpse of the console adorned with the Triforce. While a specific price hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected to retail for around $499.99 following Nintendo’s recent price adjustments. The suggested retail price for the Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller is set at $89.99. This exclusive version, available through Nintendo’s online store or physical retailers, will include a stylish display stand, though it’s unclear if it will share the same price tag.

Additionally, Nintendo plans to offer a Zelda-themed carrying case and screen protector, but no purchase links or pricing details have been revealed yet. They also announced a physical ocarina instrument that connects to the game, but again, no purchasing information is available.

Scalper communities are already buzzing about the potential profitability of this limited-time hardware. Nintendo has warned that the special edition Pro Controller will only be available while supplies last. When the 25th anniversary Zelda edition of the 3DS was released in 2011, it sold out almost instantly, and fans were fervently tracking new stock back then, long before the rise of resale bots and retail Discord channels.

It’s also important to note that this will be Nintendo’s first official release of fully-themed and colored Joy-Con 2 controllers. While Joy-Con 2 has always had color options, these details aren’t visible when the controllers are attached to the console. Fans are eager for a Switch 2 that truly stands out.

Given that this is a remake of one of the most beloved video games of all time, the demand is sure to be fierce. Zelda enthusiasts already have a sense of the excitement surrounding the hardware reveal.

“Scalpers no scalping,” reads the top comment on the hardware’s YouTube trailer.

Pre-orders for the new Zelda Switch 2 hardware variant will open ahead of its October release date.