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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Sells Out Instantly, Scalpers Hit $1,000

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Nintendo has announced a special edition "The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary" console for the Switch 2, priced at $519.99. The limited-edition hardware, which includes a themed Pro Controller and carrying case, sold out rapidly upon pre-order availability across major retailers. Scalpers quickly listed the console on platforms like eBay for nearly double the MSRP, with prices reaching up to $1,000, though some retailers like Amazon and Walmart may still offer the console at its intended price. AI

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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Sells Out Instantly, Scalpers Hit $1,000

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhiye Liu ·

    Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition preorders hit $1,000 on eBay — Amazon and Walmart are your last shot at $520 MSRP

    Scalpers have started selling preorders of the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition on eBay, starting at $700.

  2. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Hassam Nasir ·

    Nintendo unveils The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 for $520 — First-ever special-edition Switch 2 drops October 19, alongside $100 Pro Controller, pre-orders live

    Nintendo is releasing its first-ever limited-edition Switch 2 to commemorate Zelda's 40th anniversary and it will cost $520. It does not come with Ocarina of Time, but you can purchase a similarly-themed Pro Controller for $100.

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console and Accessories Sold Out in Minutes Preorders for the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console

    🎮 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console and Accessories Sold Out in Minutes Preorders for the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and accessories sold out in minutes across major retailers, sending scalper prices soaring up to $900 on eBay. 📰 Source:…

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  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 'Zelda' 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Sell Out Everywhere, With One Exception What to know about the Zelda Switch 2 hardware pre-order situation at retai

    🎮 'Zelda' 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Sell Out Everywhere, With One Exception What to know about the Zelda Switch 2 hardware pre-order situation at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target (and how much things cost) 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.pol…

    LINKS polygon.com/zelda-switch-2-preorder-amazo…

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