Nintendo confirmed that pre-orders for its The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary special edition Switch 2 console sold out rapidly, and the company has acknowledged it underestimated demand.
In an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Coelho no Japão, Nintendo Latin America vice president Bill van Zyll said the shortage is a global issue and that the company is working to replenish both the limited-run hardware and the accompanying The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Background and context
The Legend of Zelda franchise debuted in 1986 and is one of Nintendo's longest-running and most successful series.
The original Ocarina of Time released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as a landmark title in 3D action-adventure design.
Nintendo's Switch family of hardware has been a primary platform for the company's first-party releases since the original Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, and the Nintendo eShop remains the digital storefront for Switch systems.
Special edition consoles tied to major anniversaries and franchises have historically drawn strong demand from collectors and fans.
What Nintendo said
Paraphrasing Nintendo Latin America's statement to Coelho no Japão, van Zyll acknowledged the company did not fully anticipate the scale of global demand for the special edition console.
He said the shortage affected multiple markets and apologized to customers, adding that replenishments of the special hardware and the related Ocarina of Time remake are underway but will take some time to arrive.
Verified facts to note
- The Legend of Zelda series launched in 1986. - Ocarina of Time originally released in 1998 on Nintendo 64. - Nintendo's Switch platform first launched in 2017 and uses the Nintendo eShop for digital distribution. - Nintendo often communicates product announcements and release details through channels such as Nintendo Direct.
What fans should do next
Nintendo has asked for patience as it works on restocking.
For official updates on availability, pre-order windows, and regional restock timing, consumers should monitor Nintendo's regional websites, official social channels, and announcements via Nintendo Direct.
We'll update this report as Nintendo publishes new details.
In an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Coelho no Japão, Nintendo Latin America vice president Bill van Zyll said the shortage is a global issue and that the company is working to replenish both the limited-run hardware and the accompanying The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Background and context
The Legend of Zelda franchise debuted in 1986 and is one of Nintendo's longest-running and most successful series.
The original Ocarina of Time released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as a landmark title in 3D action-adventure design.
Nintendo's Switch family of hardware has been a primary platform for the company's first-party releases since the original Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, and the Nintendo eShop remains the digital storefront for Switch systems.
Special edition consoles tied to major anniversaries and franchises have historically drawn strong demand from collectors and fans.
What Nintendo said
Paraphrasing Nintendo Latin America's statement to Coelho no Japão, van Zyll acknowledged the company did not fully anticipate the scale of global demand for the special edition console.
He said the shortage affected multiple markets and apologized to customers, adding that replenishments of the special hardware and the related Ocarina of Time remake are underway but will take some time to arrive.
Verified facts to note
- The Legend of Zelda series launched in 1986. - Ocarina of Time originally released in 1998 on Nintendo 64. - Nintendo's Switch platform first launched in 2017 and uses the Nintendo eShop for digital distribution. - Nintendo often communicates product announcements and release details through channels such as Nintendo Direct.
What fans should do next
Nintendo has asked for patience as it works on restocking.
For official updates on availability, pre-order windows, and regional restock timing, consumers should monitor Nintendo's regional websites, official social channels, and announcements via Nintendo Direct.
We'll update this report as Nintendo publishes new details.
