The Nintendo Store in North America has added exclusive merchandise for Switch Online members, including a metal desktop display of the original 1987 Legend of Zelda game (1,000 Platinum Points) and a Virtual Boy-inspired sunglasses case (800 Platinum Points), both available while supplies last.
Nintendo has opened pre-orders for an electric ocarina accessory for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, priced at $49.99 and releasing November 5th. The ocarina allows players to control in-game music by pressing buttons rather than blowing, with features including free play, pre-programmed songs, and QR code song sharing via the Zelda Notes app. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the Zelda Switch 2 console remain scarce across major retailers, though Nintendo says it will continue taking orders over time.
Nintendo and accessory maker HORI are releasing an electric Ocarina controller for the Switch 2 version of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, available for pre-order at $49.99 USD on the Nintendo Store with a November 5, 2026 release date. The device features sound recognition technology that lets players interact with the game by playing songs, with options for free play and auto-play modes, plus volume control and a headphone jack.
Nintendo revealed the official map for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, showing a redesigned Kingdom of Hyrule with expanded areas like Kokiri Forest and Hyrule Castle Town. The remake launches in November with new features including motion-controlled aiming, voice input for the Ocarina, and expanded zones, alongside a limited-edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and an upcoming live-action Zelda film premiering in 2027.
Nintendo art director Takaya Imamura faced online backlash, primarily from Japanese users, after posting about experimenting with generative AI for prototyping a 3D shooter game. Imamura defended the work as testing and clarified he never intended to release the prototype, noting AI helps him bridge the gap between his ideas and technical implementation.
Digital Foundry analyzed the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2, confirming it runs at 1080p and 60fps. The game does not use DLSS upscaling, which the analysts believe could improve performance; Monolith Soft is suspected as the developer behind the in-house graphics solution.
Nintendo revealed The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection, a trading card collectible set developed with Panini featuring artwork from across the franchise's 40-year history. The set includes cards from classic and modern Zelda games with a storage album, announced during the European 40th Anniversary Direct, though release date and pricing remain unconfirmed.
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 sold out within hours of preorder opening, with scalpers immediately listing units on eBay for £520–£730, nearly double the £435 retail price. The special edition console features Link-green Joy-Cons and Triforce-inspired design, launching October 29th alongside an Ocarina of Time remake.
Composer Koji Kondo created memorable ocarina melodies in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time using only five pitches (D, F, A, B, and high D). Link learns twelve songs by playing five-note trigger motives on the controller, which the game automatically completes with orchestrated answer sections, allowing Kondo compositional freedom beyond the initial pitch limitation.
Nintendo confirmed restocks are coming for its Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection items after rapid sellouts worldwide. The UK Nintendo Store announced replenishments via the Store app, while US pages advise checking back soon. The company notes these special edition items are limited releases.
Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 offers region-exclusive pre-order bonuses, including a retro N64-style slip cover for Canadian EB Games orders, spiritual stone replicas for UK Nintendo pre-orders, and a Link ocarina keychain. The game launches November 5, while the themed Switch 2 console releases October 29 amid ongoing stock shortages.
Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 features substantially upgraded visuals with meticulous details across character designs, environments, and item interactions. The remake maintains the original's core geography and dungeons while adding visual enhancements like improved water effects, refined UI controls, and topographical improvements to Hyrule Field.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for pre-order globally, with EB Games in Canada offering an exclusive holographic N64-style slipcover as a free bonus for pre-orders at $99.99 CAD before November 4th, 2026. The game launches November 5th, 2026.
Fans can save up to $20 on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 preorders at Walmart by combining a $10 base discount with promo code SAVE3X for an additional $10 off, though the coupon's availability appears inconsistent. The game launches November 5, 2026, and comes fully on the cartridge without requiring a game key card.