Nintendo Promises More Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Stock After Pre-Orders Sell Out Fast
Nintendo has confirmed that more stock is on the way for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection after pre-orders for the limited-edition Switch 2 console disappeared almost immediately. The highly anticipated bundle, which is the first special-edition Switch 2 console, sold out within hours across major retailers, leaving many fans empty-handed and frustrated as resale listings began appearing online at sharply inflated prices.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection quickly became one of the most in-demand Nintendo products of the year. The bundle includes a limited-edition Switch 2 console with a black-and-gold Triforce-themed dock, forest green Joy-Con controllers, a matching Pro Controller and stand, a Triforce-branded carrying case, and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The full package is priced at $519.99, only $20 more than the standard Switch 2, which currently costs $499.99. That small price difference made the collector’s edition especially appealing to Zelda fans, collectors, and anyone planning to buy Nintendo’s newer console anyway.
Demand was intense from the moment pre-orders opened. The limited-edition Switch 2 sold out at retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Nintendo’s own online store in a very short time. Many customers trying to order directly from Nintendo were placed in long digital queues, with wait times often stretching beyond an hour. Even after reaching the checkout page, some shoppers reported server issues, payment problems, and failed order attempts.
The sellout has led to a wave of resale listings, with prices far above Nintendo’s official retail cost. Some listings for the Zelda Switch 2 bundle have appeared in the $700 to $900 range, while larger packages including accessories and the Ocarina of Time remake have been listed for even more. In some cases, prices have climbed above $1,700.
Fans have also spotted misleading or fraudulent listings, including offers that appear to sell only a photo of the console rather than the console itself. This has added to the frustration among buyers who missed the original pre-order window and are now waiting for legitimate restocks.
Nintendo has now addressed the shortage through a notice on its online store. The message confirms that The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection is currently sold out and says the company will announce future stock updates through the Nintendo Store app.
However, Nintendo has not yet shared a specific restock date. It remains unclear whether additional units will become available before the collection’s October 29 release date or sometime after launch. For now, fans hoping to secure the special-edition console will need to monitor official restock alerts closely.
The reaction from the Nintendo community has been largely disappointed, with much of the criticism aimed at resellers buying limited stock only to flip it for a profit. Many fans have expressed anger over how quickly the console disappeared and how fast resale listings surfaced afterward.
The Legend of Zelda has one of the most passionate fan bases in gaming, and anniversary products often attract heavy collector interest. With this being the first limited-edition Switch 2 console and a celebration of Zelda’s 40th anniversary, demand was always expected to be high. Still, the speed of the sellout shows just how strong interest remains in Nintendo’s most iconic adventure series.
Anyone hoping to buy the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 at retail price should avoid overpriced resale listings and wait for official restock updates. Nintendo has confirmed more units are coming, but until a firm date is announced, the best option is to stay alert through the Nintendo Store app and trusted retailers.
