Nintendo fans, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Nintendo has officially revealed the very first special edition Switch 2 console, and it’s a stunner: a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary edition, launching alongside a matching themed Pro Controller on 29th October.
The First Special Edition Switch 2 Is a Zelda Celebration
Since the Switch 2 arrived on store shelves, Nintendo has kept its hardware lineup strictly standard — until now. The Zelda 40th Anniversary model breaks that streak in style, arriving just in time to celebrate four decades of Hyrule, Link, Ganon, and countless treasure chests.
The timing is no accident. The Legend of Zelda franchise debuted in 1986 on the NES and Famicom Disk System, meaning 2026 marks the series’ milestone 40th birthday. What better way to honor one of gaming’s most beloved franchises than with premium hardware that fans will be scrambling to display on their shelves?
What’s Launching on October 29th?
Here’s what Zelda fans can look forward to later this autumn:
The Anniversary Console
The centerpiece of the announcement is the special edition Switch 2 console itself, designed as a tribute to 40 years of Zelda history. It’s being positioned as a collector’s showpiece rather than just another hardware revision — the kind of console that turns heads the moment you pull it out of your bag.
The Matching Pro Controller
For players who want the full themed setup — or those who already own a Switch 2 and can’t justify a whole new console — Nintendo is also releasing a Zelda 40th Anniversary Pro Controller with the same anniversary styling. Expect this one to sell out fast, as limited Nintendo peripherals historically do.
Tied to Ocarina of Time’s Big Comeback
The special edition hardware isn’t launching in a vacuum. Nintendo is timing the release to coincide with the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, making this a coordinated celebration rather than a standalone collectible.
It’s a fitting choice. Originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, Ocarina of Time is frequently cited as one of the greatest video games ever made, pioneering innovations like Z-targeting that reshaped 3D action-adventure design. Pairing the franchise’s most legendary entry with its first special edition Switch 2 hardware is a statement about just how much weight this anniversary carries.
Analysis: Why This Release Matters
Beyond the obvious collector appeal, this announcement signals a few important things for the Switch 2 era. First, Nintendo is clearly confident enough in supply and demand to begin rolling out themed hardware — a strategy that print money during the original Switch’s lifespan with editions like the Tears of the Kingdom OLED and Skyward Sword Joy-Con. Expect more special editions to follow.
Second, prepare for a feeding frenzy. First-edition-of-anything Zelda hardware has a track record of selling out within minutes and commanding significant markups on resale markets. As Nintendo Life cheekily suggests, you may want to equip your Giant Wallet — and set those alarms for pre-order openings well before the 29th October launch.
Finally, the October date positions this perfectly as a holiday centerpiece. If this was on your wishlist, don’t sleep on it.
Get Zelda-Ready with TURGAME
Whether or not you manage to snag the anniversary hardware, you’ll still want to experience Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 at launch. You can stock up on Nintendo eShop gift cards and game codes at TURGAME.com, making it easy to fund your wallet and dive straight into Hyrule the moment the game goes live — no Giant Wallet required.
Source: Nintendo Life