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Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2: Oct. 29 for $519.99, with a Triforce dock and no game in the box
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition of the Nintendo Switch 2 comes out on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at $519.99 on Nintendo's US store, $20 more than the standard $499.99 system. It doesn't come with a game. Nintendo's listing says the game isn't included, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, rebuilt for Switch 2, follows a week later on Nov. 5 at $59.99 digital or $69.99 physical. The special edition has a black and gold dock with a golden Triforce symbol, Zelda patterns on the back of the console and the dock, and green and gold Joy-Con 2 controllers, with the same 7.9-inch screen and 256GB of storage as the standard model. The same day, Nintendo releases a Zelda Pro Controller at $99.99, a version with a display stand at $109.99 that's sold only through Nintendo's own stores, and a $39.99 carrying case with a screen protector. In Canada the system costs C$709.99, and in Japan 62,980 yen, about $398 at the exchange rate on Oct. 18. As of Oct. 18, Nintendo's US store lists the system and all three Zelda accessories as sold out, and Nintendo hasn't announced a restock date.
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Nintendo’s Zelda Switch 2 arrives a week before Ocarina of Time, and the game isn’t in the box. Here’s the date, the price and what the Zelda accessories cost.
When does the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 come out?
On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Nintendo revealed the system on Sept. 8 in its Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, and its US store lists it as coming soon on that date. The Canadian store and Nintendo’s announcement in Japan give the same day.
The game comes a week later. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, rebuilt for Switch 2, launches on Nov. 5 at $59.99 digital or $69.99 physical, and Nintendo’s listing for the system says the game isn’t included. Our Ocarina of Time remake release date page covers what changed in the remake.
How much the Zelda Switch 2 costs
$519.99 on Nintendo’s US store, before tax. That’s $20 more than the standard Switch 2, which went up to $499.99 on Sept. 1, and $30 less than the Mario Kart World bundle at $549.99. The Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle, out Oct. 22, costs $529.99. Our Switch 2 price page has every model and bundle.
In Canada, the Zelda edition costs C$709.99. In Japan, Nintendo sells it for 62,980 yen including tax, about $398 at the exchange rate on Oct. 18, 2026, and the Japanese version is a Japanese-language system sold only in Japan.
What’s different about the Zelda edition
The design. The dock is black and gold with a golden Triforce symbol on the front, Zelda patterns cover the back of the console and the dock, and the Joy-Con 2 controllers come in green and gold. Everything else matches the standard Switch 2: a 7.9-inch 1080p screen, up to 4K on a compatible TV through the dock, 256GB of storage and support for microSD Express cards.
In the box, Nintendo lists the console, the two Joy-Con 2 controllers, the dock, a Joy-Con 2 Grip, two straps, an AC adapter, a USB-C charging cable and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
Zelda Pro Controller and carrying case
Nintendo releases two matching accessories on Oct. 29. The Zelda Pro Controller costs $99.99, $10 more than the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller. A version with a display stand costs $109.99, and in the US it’s sold only at Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco and Nintendo’s online store. Our Zelda Pro Controller page has its Canadian prices and a closer look at the stand.
The carrying case with a screen protector costs $39.99. In Japan, Nintendo lists the Pro Controller with the display stand at 12,980 yen, about $82, and the case at 3,980 yen, about $25.
Is the Zelda Switch 2 sold out?
On Nintendo’s own US store, yes. As of Oct. 18, 2026, Nintendo lists the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition as sold out at $519.99, and the Zelda Pro Controller, the version with the display stand and the carrying case are out of stock as well. Nintendo hasn’t announced a restock date, and the system still shows as coming soon for Oct. 29. Retailers manage their own stock. Our Zelda Switch 2 restock page tracks the system on Nintendo’s US and Canadian stores.
This page is updated as soon as Nintendo announces a restock, changes the price or release date or reveals more Zelda 40th anniversary hardware.
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When does the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 come out?
On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Nintendo’s US and Canadian stores list that date, and Nintendo’s Sept. 8 announcement in Japan gives the same day.
How much is the Zelda Switch 2?
$519.99 on Nintendo’s US store, before tax. That’s $20 more than the standard Switch 2 at $499.99 and $30 less than the Mario Kart World bundle at $549.99. In Canada it costs C$709.99.
Does the Zelda Switch 2 come with Ocarina of Time?
No. Nintendo’s listing says the game isn’t included. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 comes out separately on Nov. 5, 2026, at $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical.
What comes in the Zelda Switch 2 box?
The console, green and gold Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R) controllers, the Zelda dock, a Joy-Con 2 Grip, two Joy-Con 2 Straps, an AC adapter, a USB-C charging cable and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, according to Nintendo’s US store.
Is there a Zelda Pro Controller for Switch 2?
Yes. The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Pro Controller comes out Oct. 29 at $99.99, $10 more than the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller. A version with a display stand costs $109.99 and is sold only at Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco and Nintendo’s online store.
Is there a Zelda case for Switch 2?
Yes. A Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition carrying case with a screen protector comes out Oct. 29 at $39.99 on Nintendo’s US store.
Is the Zelda Switch 2 sold out?
On Nintendo’s US store, yes. As of Oct. 18, 2026, Nintendo’s store lists the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition as sold out, along with the Zelda Pro Controller, the version with the display stand and the carrying case. Retailers manage their own stock.
When will the Zelda Switch 2 restock?
Nintendo hasn’t announced a restock date. The release date stays Oct. 29, 2026, and Nintendo’s store still shows the system as coming soon.
How much is the Zelda Switch 2 in Japan?
62,980 yen including tax, about $398 at the exchange rate on Oct. 18, 2026. The Japanese version is a Japanese-language system sold only in Japan.
Is the Zelda Switch 2 different from a regular Switch 2?
Only in its design. Nintendo lists the same 7.9-inch 1080p screen, up to 4K output on a TV through the dock, 256GB of storage and microSD Express support as the standard model.
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How much does the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 cost in the US?
$519.99 on Oct. 29, with no game included; $499.99 is the standard Switch 2 and $549.99 the Mario Kart World bundle.
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