Nintendo unveils 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2, details Ocarina of Time remake

By PulseAugur Editorial · [16 sources] · 2026-09-04 14:09

Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a special edition Switch 2 console, set to release on October 29. This console features a gold and metallic green colorway, with unique Joy-Con controllers adorned with sprites of Link and Zelda, and a dock with a Triforce motif. The special edition also includes a matching carrying case, Pro controller, and stand, all available on the same date. Separately, Nintendo held a dedicated 30-minute "Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct" on September 8, which provided details on the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, slated for release on November 5, and also teased potential future projects and the upcoming Zelda film. AI

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Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic) · 2026-09-08 15:10

Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29

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Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) · 2026-09-07 21:00

How to watch The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct

We're expecting details about the 'Ocarina of Time' and other Zelda projects during Nintendo's 30-minute stream.
Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-07 03:18

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Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-04 14:43

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Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-04 14:36

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Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-04 14:09

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Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-08 14:49

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Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-07 21:04

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-09 16:01

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-08 19:50

Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29 No, the Zelda anniversary edition Switch 2 doesn't come with a copy of Ocarina o

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-08 16:30

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-08 13:54

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-08 12:47

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-08 11:54

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-07 23:49

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-06 00:47

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