The overall impact of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States won’t be revealed until November. However, its 40th Anniversary Edition console is already a hit. Circana senior director and analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that in the week ending October 31st, it “helped drive total US Switch 2 hardware dollar sales to its highest weekly total of 2026 to date.”
He also reported that total video game hardware spending in the region was up 81 percent for the week compared to last year. This doesn’t necessarily include the special edition console itself and could also indicate a boost in overall Switch 2 hardware sales. Furthermore, the imminent launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 may have played some part.
Nevertheless, The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition’s success indicates the franchise’s popularity and the hype around the Ocarina of Time remake (even if it’s not included). For $519.99, it includes the console and a black-and-gold dock with a Triforce symbol. The Joy-Con 2 controls are green and gold with various patterns and designs to behold. Overall, a true collector’s item for Zelda enthusiasts.
As for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, it’s currently the highest-rated game of the year with a 96 Metascore. Head here for more details.
