Published 14:30 9 Sep 2026 GMT+1

Nintendo's Zelda 40th anniversary limited-edition Switch 2 sells out as resellers list for $1,200

The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Nintendo Switch 2 console has already sold out.

Richard Breslin

As soon as the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition pre-orders went live on the online Nintendo Store, the console was instantly sold out and is now in the hands of resellers listing the item for as much as $1,200 in an attempt to play on the desperation of passionate Zelda fans.

Yesterday, on September 8, Nintendo hosted a special 40th anniversary Direct for The Legend of Zelda, and the main highlight of the event was finally getting to see the stunning first gameplay for the remake of one of the greatest video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

However, following the gameplay reveal of the Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console, and to say it’s a stunning item would be an understatement.

Scalpers are already reselling the Zelda Switch 2 for huge prices

Naturally, fans were eager to get their pre-orders in for the limited edition console, and less than 24 hours later, those pre-orders went live on the Nintendo Store.

Unfortunately, as quickly as pre-orders became available, the console was instantly out of stock and is now listed on third-party selling websites for as much as $1,200 in the US and £800 in the UK. That being said, it’s entirely possible that prices could increase or decrease in the coming days and hours.

In the United States, the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console has an RRP of $519.99 and £434.99 in the UK. That’s an increase of 131% and 84%, respectively.

Resellers have been an issue for many years, with some using sophisticated software to purchase items within seconds to sell on for egregious prices.

Retailers have attempted to tackle the issue, but as proven with the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console, it’s still a major issue. It’s especially disappointing for loyal fans of the series who simply want to own this console with no intention of selling it on.

It’s entirely likely that other retailers will list pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console at the regular RRP, but there’s still a strong chance that stock will instantly be depleted and history will repeat itself.

Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition release date and box contents

The limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 console is set to release a week before The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, on October 29, 2026. As for what’s included in the box, disappointingly, it does not include a copy of the remake.

I guess the loophole for this is that despite being revealed alongside the gameplay of the Ocarina of Time remake, it doesn't actually say “Ocarina of Time” on the box. The Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console includes: