This leaked Zelda Switch 2 could be Nintendo’s next collector hit

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) What you need to knowThe Nintendo Switch 2 could finally get its first major special edition, with leaked packaging pointing to a Zelda 40th anniversary console.The leaked console features a dark aesthetic with gold and green accents, paired with a gold Triforce dock and matching black-and-teal Joy-Con controllers.A standalone Switch 2 Pro Controller was also leaked, mirroring the console's color scheme with gold triggers, shoulder buttons, and a central Triforce crest.Nintendo's Switch 2 has been missing something the original console had in spades: flashy special editions. But that could finally change, as leaked images supposedly show a Zelda-themed Switch 2 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise, complete with matching accessories.Photos posted on X by @CentroLeaks show what appears to be retail packaging for a limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and a standalone Switch 2 Pro Controller, both celebrating Zelda's milestone year.First limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 coming soon pic.twitter.com/cli7icFkbpAugust 11, 2026The leaked console looks like it'll have a dark design with gold and green Zelda-inspired accents, making it look far more collector-focused than Nintendo's standard Switch 2.There’s also a dock featuring a large gold Triforce, with matching designs printed into the Joy-Con 2 controllers. A second matching Switch 2 Pro Controller also leaked, matching the esthetic with gold shoulder buttons and a golden Triforce in the middle. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: @CentroLeaks / X) This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Nintendo planning to release a limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and matching Pro Controller as a celebration of The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. These hardware accessories were expected to be released alongside the rumored Ocarina of Time Remake later in 2026, but an insider had clarified that the designs were franchise-themed and not specifically tied to the Ocarina of Time game.That’s logical, considering the franchise milestone approaching in 2026. But the Ocarina of Time remake may still be a perfect launch window, though Nintendo still hasn't confirmed a release date for the hardware.The timing would also mark Nintendo’s first major Switch 2 special edition since the console’s launch. That might make this way more appealing than just purchasing another Pro Controller for longtime Zelda fans.Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of AndroidAgain, Nintendo has yet to officially reveal the console, controller, price, or availability. For now, the leaked images are the best evidence yet that the long-rumored Zelda hardware may be real after all. Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech and apps for as long as he can remember, and he has used a variety of Android phones since falling in love with Jelly Bean. Send him a direct message via X or LinkedIn.