Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Restock Dates: What Is Confirmed

Nintendo's first special edition Switch 2 came out today, October 29, 2026, and most shoppers still can't find one. The Shortcut's Matt Swider reported that Target's listing showed in-store sales on November 5 and online orders on November 6. He also reported that a Walmart employee note blocks sales there until at least November 6. Here is what is confirmed, what is only reported, and what resellers should check.

What the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Is

Nintendo announced this edition on September 8 to mark 40 years of The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo's press release says the console has Triforce designs on the back of the system, on the dock and on the Joy-Con 2 controllers, and comes with a matching wrist strap. The rest of the box is the standard Switch 2 kit: the Joy-Con 2 grip, the AC adapter, the USB-C cable and an HDMI cable.

It does not come with a game. Nintendo says so plainly in the release, so the Ocarina of Time remake is a separate purchase.

Nintendo is also selling two Zelda accessories alongside it:

• A Pro Controller with green and black grips, a gold Triforce and the Hylian crest, as Nintendo Life described it, plus a version that comes with a display stand
• A Zelda carrying case that comes with a screen protector

Special edition controllers are a busy area right now. If you track accessories, the Pokemon Switch 2 controllers from HORI and the see-through PS5 Prism DualSense controllers are two more to watch.

When and Where the Zelda Switch 2 Restocks Drop

Nintendo Life listed the US Nintendo Store prices as $519.99 for the console, $99.99 for the Pro Controller and $109.99 for the Pro Controller with the display stand. HotHardware pointed out that the console costs $20 more than the standard $499.99 Switch 2. Prices are as listed in October 2026 and can change.

Here is the restock picture as of October 29, store by store:

• Nintendo Store: Nintendo announced a restock on launch day. The Shortcut said stock kept flashing in and out, and it took a few tries to get one into the cart.
• Target: Target's listing showed November 5 in stores and November 6 online. 9to5Toys noted that the listing was later updated and no longer shows those dates, so treat them as likely but not locked in.
• Walmart: An internal notice shared on Reddit says a supply chain delay may keep some stores from getting the console on time. It also says a register block stays in place through at least November 6. VICE reported that neither Walmart nor Nintendo has confirmed this, that it may only affect select stores, and that existing pre-orders will be filled as stock arrives.
• Best Buy: Best Buy is holding midnight launch events for the Ocarina of Time remake on November 5. 9to5Toys says some stores will have very limited console stock and none is expected online.
• Nintendo New York and San Francisco: The Shortcut reported that the launch events there need a Warp Pipe Pass, the passes are fully booked, and the limit is one per customer.
• GameStop: GameStop takes in-store pre-orders through its website. No restock date has been given.

All of these dates can still move. Check your store's app or ask at the electronics counter before you drive. Where there is a one per customer limit, follow it. The staff at a midnight launch are working hard, and launch nights go better for everyone when the line stays calm.

Early Resale Signs for the Zelda Switch 2

The early numbers come from preorder week in September. HotHardware reported on September 9 that the console sold out almost right after the Nintendo Direct. It counted completed eBay sales at about $800, and the highest it saw was $1,250 for a listing that included extras. Also in September, PC Guide reported eBay presale asking prices starting at $799.99. Those were asking prices, not completed sales.

As of today, no outlet we found has reported launch week sold prices. The restocks due next week could change the picture, so check current eBay sold listings, not September's numbers, before you decide anything. Remember that marketplace fees and shipping come out of any sale.

Bottom Line

The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 is out, but most of the restock action moves to November 5 and 6. Target's dates came from its own listing, and Walmart's come from a notice nobody has confirmed yet. If you buy, check sold listings from this week, not preorder week, and budget for fees. Busy launch weeks like this one, and the GTA 6 launch day time off spike, are when knowing your local stock matters most.

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