Nintendo has unveiled a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 console inspired by The Legend of Zelda series.
As revealed during Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, the system features green Joy-Cons with the 40th anniversary logo of classic sprite Link holding the Triforce. The Switch 2 dock, meanwhile, sports a black-and-gold Triforce pattern.
🙌 A Nintendo Switch 2 specially designed for The Legend of #Zelda 40th Anniversary is coming Oct 29!
Plus, a special Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and carrying case are also releasing Oct 29. 👀 #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/ZKMniD8DEO
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 8, 2026
The Zelda console drops on October 29 for $709.96 (versus $679.99 for a base Switch). Note that it doesn’t include the Ocarina of Time remake that releases the following week on November 5. On October 29, Nintendo will also begin selling a $124.96 Switch 2 Pro Controller $15 more than a standard gamepad) and carrying case (price TBA) that match the new console.
During the Direct, Nintendo also revealed extensive footage from the remake, which looks incredibly faithful to the original 1998 classic while adding significant visual upgrades. Notably, this is the first of two Nintendo presentations this week, with the second, a general Direct, taking place tomorrow, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. ET.
Image credit: Nintendo
Update: 08/09/2026 at 5:46 p.m. ET — Added Canadian pricing per retailers, as spotted by Lbabinz.
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