Best Buy will open nearly all of its United States stores at midnight Eastern Time on November 5 to coincide with the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2, the retailer said in an announcement.
The company also confirmed stores will carry a limited number of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 systems and matching 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controllers.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a landmark Nintendo title first released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
The original game was developed by Nintendo’s internal teams (historically Nintendo EAD, now part of Nintendo EPD) and is widely regarded as a defining 3D action-adventure.
Nintendo’s hardware timeline includes the original N64 release, a remastered Ocarina of Time 3D for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, and the family of Nintendo Switch systems that launched in March 2017.
Rewritten statement from the Best Buy announcement: Best Buy said nearly all U.S. stores will open at midnight ET on November 5 so customers can purchase the game as soon as it becomes available, and that stores will have a limited supply of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 systems and Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controllers for sale.
Retail midnight openings for high-profile console and software launches are a long-standing practice in the industry.
Consumers who prefer digital purchases should note that Nintendo distributes its software through the Nintendo eShop; availability windows for digital releases are set by Nintendo and may differ from retailer schedules.
For collectors, limited-edition hardware—like anniversary consoles and themed controllers—often sells out quickly at both brick-and-mortar retailers and online.
For the most reliable details on store hours, stock levels, and any purchase limits, Best Buy’s store pages and official corporate communications are the primary sources.
Nintendo typically announces release dates, edition details, and launch windows through its official channels, including Nintendo Direct presentations and the Nintendo news site.
If you plan to attend a midnight opening or pursue a limited edition system, check Best Buy’s store locator and official Nintendo announcements for confirmation and any updates ahead of November 5.
The company also confirmed stores will carry a limited number of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 systems and matching 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controllers.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a landmark Nintendo title first released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
The original game was developed by Nintendo’s internal teams (historically Nintendo EAD, now part of Nintendo EPD) and is widely regarded as a defining 3D action-adventure.
Nintendo’s hardware timeline includes the original N64 release, a remastered Ocarina of Time 3D for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, and the family of Nintendo Switch systems that launched in March 2017.
Rewritten statement from the Best Buy announcement: Best Buy said nearly all U.S. stores will open at midnight ET on November 5 so customers can purchase the game as soon as it becomes available, and that stores will have a limited supply of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 systems and Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controllers for sale.
Retail midnight openings for high-profile console and software launches are a long-standing practice in the industry.
Consumers who prefer digital purchases should note that Nintendo distributes its software through the Nintendo eShop; availability windows for digital releases are set by Nintendo and may differ from retailer schedules.
For collectors, limited-edition hardware—like anniversary consoles and themed controllers—often sells out quickly at both brick-and-mortar retailers and online.
For the most reliable details on store hours, stock levels, and any purchase limits, Best Buy’s store pages and official corporate communications are the primary sources.
Nintendo typically announces release dates, edition details, and launch windows through its official channels, including Nintendo Direct presentations and the Nintendo news site.
If you plan to attend a midnight opening or pursue a limited edition system, check Best Buy’s store locator and official Nintendo announcements for confirmation and any updates ahead of November 5.
