UK preorders for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 hardware and accessories have officially gone live at Nintendo’s store and major retailers like Smyths Toys. The limited-edition bundle arrives on October 29, 2026, priced at £434.99 through Nintendo without a game, while global pricing hits $520 in the United States.
Nintendo’s major celebration of four decades of Hyrule heroics unfurled during a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation, sparking an immediate scramble among collectors and fans across the UK and international markets. While US and Australian buyers saw listings appear almost immediately after the broadcast, UK shoppers faced an anxious wait before listings went live at the Nintendo Store UK and retail partners like Smyths Toys.
Triforce Finishes and Regional Hardware Pricing
The limited-edition Zelda Switch 2 features a striking custom black-and-gold finish paired with vibrant green Joy-Con 2 controllers. The left grip sports a small golden Triforce at the bottom, while the console’s back panel and dock display elaborate interlocking triangle patterns and gold iconography. Underneath the collector’s skin, the hardware matches standard Switch 2 specifications, supporting upgraded performance, vivid displays, and up to 4K output when docked with compatible screens.
Pricing varies significantly by region and retailer. In the US and Canada, the special edition costs $520, following a recent worldwide hardware price increase that pushed standard consoles to $499.99 on September 1, 2026. In the UK, the console lists for £434.99 directly through Nintendo without a bundled game, while competing stockists such as Smyths and Very offer the system.
High Demand and UK Retailer Queue Systems
Nintendo’s UK storefront deployed an automated queue system to manage heavy traffic, with IGN reporting significant browsing struggles as buyers rushed to secure limited stock. Amazon became the most recent major UK platform to open preorders before quickly selling out.
Accessory preorders have also fragmented across merchants. The matching Pro Controller—which combines a black left grip, green right grip, gold trigger buttons, and a gold Triforce faceplate—retails for £89.99 at Amazon and Smyths, though the Nintendo Store offers an exclusive version bundled with a display stand for £92.99. A black-and-gold carrying case featuring Triforce zipper pulls rounds out the hardware lineup.
The Ocarina of Time Remake and Physical Edition Bundles
Complementing the hardware release, Nintendo set a November 5, 2026 release date for an overhauled remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Series producer Eiji Aonuma showcased the first gameplay during the presentation, revealing completely rebuilt visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, and reworked control schemes.
- First Print Run: Feature textured foil cover art designed to evoke classic packaging aesthetics.
Players can also interact with the game using the Switch 2 system’s built-in microphone. By humming or playing a learned melody within range, Link will perform the corresponding song in-game. Additional hardware tie-ins include playable ocarinas and an electronic version from HORI scheduled for later in the year.
Extended Anniversary Roadmap Through 2027
The 40th-anniversary initiative extends far beyond autumn hardware releases. Global events include an official Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert series kicking off a Tokyo tour in January 2027, followed by North American dates in Chicago next February, European performances in London in April, and Australian shows in Melbourne next May.
Merchandise partnerships will continue rolling out deep into next year.
