Getting hold of the special-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 has become a real challenge. Orders placed ahead of time have all been snapped up at Nintendo, Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. Right now, the only place you can reliably track one down is eBay, where the prices sit around $850.
That price is over $300 more than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $519.99. The console releases on October 29, 2026, and costs $20 more than the base Switch 2 model. If you see it listed elsewhere for pre-order, check the seller carefully. Many major retailers let third-party sellers post on their sites, which can make it look like the company has stock of the console.
Where the Console Is Sold Out
None of the retailers carry the Zelda console in stock right now. Amazon, Target, and Best Buy all lack it in their inventory. When a pre-order does appear on any of those sites, it usually carries a price tag above $519.99. Since third-party sellers frequently charge more, be sure to check the seller’s rating before purchasing to avoid dealing with a merchant holding a poor reputation.
Scalper Discord channels are already setting up bots to take Switch 2 stock as soon as it appears. The console will almost certainly come back in stock, but it will sell out immediately when that happens.
“Scalper Discord channels are already setting up bots to gobble up Switch 2 stock as soon as possible.”
Nintendo wants a lot of people buying the more profitable version of its hardware as the holiday season approaches. That points to more stock being released, though the field will be crowded with rivals.
eBay Is the One Exception
eBay is where you go if you would rather wait to buy the console rather than fight for it when it goes live. The majority of listings for the machine marking its 40th anniversary sit at roughly $850, which works out to about $300 above what the maker originally asked for it.
Before handing over your money, examine the vendor and their customer feedback. Look at the product details to verify the seller holds a genuine pre-order arrangement. A few vendors sell just the box without including the console, so ensure the item is authentic. While this approach carries a higher price tag, it eliminates the necessity of monitoring websites on a constant basis.
There is strong desire for the specific hardware, which means you will probably end up paying for it either directly or indirectly if you decide to get it.
Ocarina of Time’s Foil Version Is Still Out There
The first-print foil version of Ocarina of Time is a separate problem. Nintendo still has the physical version of the game up for purchase at $69.99. Walmart is already sold out of the physical version of OOT. Amazon, Best Buy, and Target still have pre-orders available right now.
With demand running high, any one of these shops could run out at a moment’s notice. The foil cover will not stay on the shelf for long, so move quickly if you want it.
Accessories Are a Mixed Bag
The Zelda accessories have sold out at Nintendo, with no remaining stock left on hand. At Walmart, the Pro Controller has also vanished from store shelves, though customers can still place a pre-order for the carrying case. Target faces a similar situation: its supply of the Pro Controller has run dry, yet it continues to carry the carrying case in stock.
The Pro Controller and the carrying case are both missing from Amazon’s current offerings. Best Buy has the Pro Controller marked as coming soon, while the carrying case remains in stock. Since these items sell fast, frequent checks are strongly recommended if you’re after either one.
Online stock moves fast. Certain goods are available or sold out at the moment, yet that status could shift before you ever see it. Checking major retailers again before buying is always a good idea.
The Numbers You Need
- Console price: $519.99
- Release date: October 29, 2026
- Price difference from base model: $20 more
- eBay listings: around $850
- Ocarina of Time physical version: $69.99
- Sold out at: Nintendo, Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Available at: eBay (dealers), some accessory listings
If securing the console is your top priority, you should keep a close eye on retailer pages and act quickly whenever stock turns up. If you are not bothered by paying a higher price, eBay carries listings right now, though it pays to check the seller’s reputation first. The foil edition of Ocarina of Time remains on sale at several retailers, which makes it the simpler acquisition to make today.
Nintendo may well return with more stock before the holiday season. Before that happens, your options are limited to waiting for the next drop or paying the higher price on eBay. Whichever path you take, the Zelda 40th anniversary hardware looks set to remain a hard item to own this year.
Source: polygon.com
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