The Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition continues to fuel intense demand across both sides of the Atlantic. While the brand-new Ocarina of Time remake has already captured headlines for its opening-week numbers, the console itself remains scarce, with retailers offering fleeting windows of availability. Fans are juggling two parallel narratives: chasing a hard-to-find console and celebrating a game that is already being called the biggest physical launch of 2026 in the United Kingdom.
Our live-tracking effort has logged every refresh attempt, retailer announcement, and community rumor since the first wave of stock vanished. The picture that emerges is one of sporadic spikes—Target in the US briefly displayed a pre-order button for $519.99, Amazon UK resurfaced a buying-options tab for £499.99, and Walmart’s product page flickered between error messages and a promise of a November 6 restock. Meanwhile, Nintendo’s own store page stubbornly reads “check back soon,” hinting that more units may be on the way but offering no concrete timeline.
Restock updates across US and UK retailers
In the United States, the most reliable pulse points are Target and Walmart. Target has already granted a short-lived online pre-order, prompting hunters to keep multiple zip-codes active and to refresh the page every few minutes—a tactic reminiscent of the 2020-21 PS5 shortage. Walmart, however, remains enigmatic; its dedicated Zelda Switch 2 page often returns a server error, yet community whispers on Reddit claim an in-store arrival on November 30, far beyond the immediate hopes of weekend seekers. Best Buy currently lists the console as “in-store only,” while GameStop shows a “coming soon” badge, suggesting a possible physical-store push.
Across the pond, the United Kingdom is still waiting for a breakthrough. Amazon UK briefly displayed stock under the “See All Buying Options” tab, only to vanish minutes later. Neither Argos nor Currys has reported any inventory, and the official Nintendo UK storefront continues to display a generic “out of stock” banner. Given the launch week timing, observers advise keeping browser tabs open and employing automated refresh extensions, especially around midnight GMT when new shipments historically land.
Ocarina of Time remake sets UK sales record
The Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 has ignited a separate frenzy. Initial figures indicate a 35 % larger launch week than the 2017 Breath of the Wild debut on both Switch and Wii U, positioning it as the second-biggest Zelda launch ever in the UK. Although it trails the Tears of the Kingdom opening—understandable given the larger install base of the original Switch (≈125 million units) compared with the newer Switch 2 (≈26 million units)—the title still claims the mantle of the biggest physical game launch of 2026, outpacing heavyweight franchises like Resident Evil, Call of Duty, and EA Sports FC. Nintendo has described the start as “very strong” but has not released exact numbers.
Analysts anticipate that the sales momentum will feed back into console demand, as collectors seek the exclusive Zelda-themed hardware to complement the game. The synergy between a high-profile title and a limited-edition console has historically amplified scarcity, a pattern now evident in both retailer stock-outs and soaring secondary-market prices.
What hunters should monitor today
For anyone still on the hunt, the most actionable signals are retailer-specific alerts and community chatter. Sign up for Nintendo’s restock newsletter, enable stock-monitor extensions for Target, and add the Walmart product page (even if it shows an error) to a watchlist—errors often resolve moments before a shipment lands. On the UK side, set up alerts on Amazon UK and keep the “All Buying Options” view refreshed; sporadic restocks have appeared there before disappearing without notice.
Finally, consider alternative purchase routes. GameStop’s “coming soon” label may translate into in-store availability, and Best Buy’s in-store restock promise could be fulfilled before the next online batch. While the console remains elusive, the unprecedented launch success of the Ocarina of Time remake offers a compelling reason to stay engaged—both as a fan of the franchise and as a collector eyeing the coveted Zelda Switch 2.
