Nintendo has officially unveiled the first special edition for its next-generation hardware: a Zelda: Ocarina of Time-themed Switch 2 console, arriving October 29 to coincide with the remastered game's release.
The announcement came during Nintendo's latest Nintendo Direct presentation and delivers a hardware bundle designed to celebrate one of the franchise's most iconic entries.
Background
The original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as a landmark title.
Nintendo confirmed that a remastered edition will be tied to this special edition Switch 2 hardware launch, and showcased the console design during the Direct.
What Nintendo revealed
According to Nintendo's reveal, the special edition Switch 2 features black and green Joy-Con 2 controllers with Triforce detailing.
The dock carries a prominent gold Triforce motif on its face, matching imagery tied to the Ocarina of Time remaster.
Nintendo also confirmed a matching Pro Controller 2 that adopts the black-and-green color split on its grips with the gold Triforce at center and a Hylian crest accent above the face buttons.
A branded Switch 2 carry case rounds out the announced accessories.
Rewriting key announcements in clear, journalistic language
- Nintendo framed the package as the special edition many fans have awaited, presenting the hardware as a direct tie-in to the upcoming Ocarina of Time remaster.
- The company acknowledged that the revealed design aligns with previously circulated leaks from earlier this year, giving fans a first official look at the final product.
- Nintendo stated that the console, Pro Controller 2, and carry case will all launch on October 29.
Release and availability
Nintendo has set October 29 as the launch date for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 special edition console and related accessories.
The reveal occurred during Nintendo Direct, the company’s regular showcase for hardware and software announcements.
Further distribution details, including pricing and retailer lists, are expected from Nintendo closer to the release.
Why it matters
Special edition hardware remains a core part of Nintendo’s merchandising strategy, linking marquee releases to collectible console variants.
For developers and industry observers, the Switch 2 Zelda package underscores Nintendo’s continued focus on legacy franchises and premium hardware offerings tied to major game launches.
Source and reporting
This summary is based on Nintendo’s official Direct reveal and an initial report by Jim Norman.
Nintendo is the developer and publisher associated with both the original Ocarina of Time and its remastered edition.
The announcement came during Nintendo's latest Nintendo Direct presentation and delivers a hardware bundle designed to celebrate one of the franchise's most iconic entries.
Background
The original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as a landmark title.
Nintendo confirmed that a remastered edition will be tied to this special edition Switch 2 hardware launch, and showcased the console design during the Direct.
What Nintendo revealed
According to Nintendo's reveal, the special edition Switch 2 features black and green Joy-Con 2 controllers with Triforce detailing.
The dock carries a prominent gold Triforce motif on its face, matching imagery tied to the Ocarina of Time remaster.
Nintendo also confirmed a matching Pro Controller 2 that adopts the black-and-green color split on its grips with the gold Triforce at center and a Hylian crest accent above the face buttons.
A branded Switch 2 carry case rounds out the announced accessories.
Rewriting key announcements in clear, journalistic language
- Nintendo framed the package as the special edition many fans have awaited, presenting the hardware as a direct tie-in to the upcoming Ocarina of Time remaster.
- The company acknowledged that the revealed design aligns with previously circulated leaks from earlier this year, giving fans a first official look at the final product.
- Nintendo stated that the console, Pro Controller 2, and carry case will all launch on October 29.
Release and availability
Nintendo has set October 29 as the launch date for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 special edition console and related accessories.
The reveal occurred during Nintendo Direct, the company’s regular showcase for hardware and software announcements.
Further distribution details, including pricing and retailer lists, are expected from Nintendo closer to the release.
Why it matters
Special edition hardware remains a core part of Nintendo’s merchandising strategy, linking marquee releases to collectible console variants.
For developers and industry observers, the Switch 2 Zelda package underscores Nintendo’s continued focus on legacy franchises and premium hardware offerings tied to major game launches.
Source and reporting
This summary is based on Nintendo’s official Direct reveal and an initial report by Jim Norman.
Nintendo is the developer and publisher associated with both the original Ocarina of Time and its remastered edition.
