Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs

Another chance to pick up the limited edition Zelda Switch 2 console and controller.Best Buy has announced it will be opening select stores at midnight for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The major US retailer is gearing up for the highly anticipated release, with its website also now featuring a countdown to November 5.The midnight launch will also include a fresh batch of stock for the limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and matching Switch 2 Pro controllers.That's potentially good news for anyone who missed out on the special-edition console during the preorder excitement in September.Best Buy is counting down to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time launch on Nov. 5.For now, Best Buy hasn't specified how many systems will be available or which stores will receive stock, but it has warned that quantities are limited. Best Buy has also said that store hours will vary depending on region, so you'll want to check with your local store before heading out. If you already have an Ocarina of Time preorder set for shipping and would prefer to collect it during the midnight opening, Best Buy has said you can also do this by modifying your order through your "Best Buy purchase history". There is a good reason for fans to preorder elsewhere, however, as both Amazon and Walmart have Ocarina of Time listed for $59.88 instead of $69.99.Nintendo Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary EditionRobert Anderson is a Senior Commerce Editor for IGN. Based in London, UK, he is a qualified journalist with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (First Class Degree) and over seven years of professional writing and editing experience.You can usually find Robert lost in open-world RPG games like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. Outside of gaming, his passions include reading comics (especially Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man), taking photos, and keeping up with the latest in film and TV.His primary coverage focuses on tracking down the best gaming deals and diving into the fast-paced world of Trading Card Games (TCGs). He regularly covers everything from the latest releases in Pokémon TCG and the most expensive cards to comprehensive Magic: The Gathering buying guides.Get IGN's Biggest Stories FIRST. Set Us as Your Source.Add SourceIn This Article