Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller pre-orders are live — where to check for stock today

(Image credit: Nintendo) The Legend of Zelda is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and Nintendo isn’t letting the occasion quietly pass. Zelda fans are being treated to a stunning remake of one of Link’s most beloved adventures, Ocarina of Time, alongside a limited-edition Switch 2 console and a Zelda-themed Pro Controller. These in-demand items are available to pre-order now.Rather than holding a specific pre-order drop, Nintendo made the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and Pro controller available shortly after the Zelda Direct concluded. I’m expecting these items to be popular, and retailers like Best Buy and Target are already sold out.The console (and Pro controller) launch on October 29, exactly one week before Ocarina of Time Remake releases exclusively on Switch 2. But don’t expect stock to hold until then; use our handy retailer links below to lock in your pre-order now. This limited-edition Switch 2 will be popular; after all, anything Zelda-themed tends to be snapped up by fans very quickly.Quick linksSwitch 2 – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ Best BuySwitch 2 – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ TargetSwitch 2 – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ NintendoSwitch 2 Pro Controller – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ Best BuySwitch 2 Pro Controller + display stand – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ NintendoThe Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (Switch 2): $69 @ AmazonSwitch 2 console pre-ordersPro controller pre-ordersZelda game pre-ordersU.K. pre-ordersU.K. retailers were a little slow off the mark, but as of September 9, pre-orders for the Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition are going liveSwitch 2 — The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: £429 @ NintendoNintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: £429 @ Smyths ToysSwitch 2 Pro Controller — The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ NintendoSwitch 2 Pro Controller — The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: check stock @ Smyths ToysFAQWhat is Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition? Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition - YouTube Watch On The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It’s the same great “Editor’s Choice” Nintendo Switch 2 console, but with a delightful Zelda-themed makeover.The design highlights the iconic Triforce, with the golden triangle emblazoned on the Switch 2’s dock. Meanwhile, the console’s Joy-Con controllers have also been given a Zelda look. They come in contrasting shades of green, with golden highlights underneath the joy-sticks.This is the first limited-edition Switch 2 console, and Nintendo definitely hasn’t skimped on the design. It’s a stunning-looking limited-edition console that celebrates the beloved franchise’s storied history.Does the Zelda Switch 2 include Ocarina of Time? (Image credit: Nintendo)Curiously, no, it doesn’t. To confirm, the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console does not include a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. You’ll need to pick up the game separately, either physically (launch pre-orders come with textured foil packaging) or you can purchase the game digitally via the Nintendo eShop. The choice is yours.It might seem strange that the Zelda console doesn’t come bundled with the new Zelda game, but Nintendo has done similar in the past. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 1 console didn’t include a copy of the game either. It’s a move that feels very Nintendo! Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. More from Tom's GuideZelda Nintendo Direct recap — everything announcedBest Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2026PS5 Pro restocks — latest updates as retailers sell out ahead of GTA 6 Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.