Switch 2 sales in the US surge again on the back of The Legend of Zelda effect, giving it its best week of the year so far.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and the Switch 2 anniversary console drove a major US hardware sales surge, marking 2026's best week.
Background: A Declining Console Meets a Major Remake
The Switch 2 had been declining in hardware sales over the last few months. That created the question: could a remade The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time revive interest in the console?
29th October: The Anniversary Console Arrives First
The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Edition console launched on 29th October at $520 / £430. It did not include a copy of the game. The themed, special edition console became popular immediately, with various retailers running out of stock and a rise in scalping. That package was responsible for a notable jump in Switch 2 hardware dollar sales.
Week Ending 31st October: Hardware Spending Rises 81 Percent
The Ocarina of Time launch caused US hardware spending to jump by 81 percent during the week ending 31st October compared with the same period last year.
5th November: The Remake Drives a Weekly High
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake released on 5th November. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella on Bluesky, the Switch 2 then had its highest dollar sales week of 2026 in the US so far following the game's release.
Current Stage: Separate Monthly Reports and Critical Praise
Because the console arrived on 29th October and the remake on 5th November, their sales results will appear in separate monthly reports. In Eurogamer's review, Christian Donlan awarded The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time five stars, writing: "This is Ocarina as it's always been, as timeless and intricate, but it also has a vibrancy and clarity that makes it feel like it was just created last Wednesday."
For readers, the immediate signal is that a major Zelda release can still move Switch 2 hardware demand, especially through a special edition console. Eurogamer's Ocarina of Time walkthrough remains a companion for general tips, items and collectibles guide, quest walkthroughs and more.
Next formal monthly reports will separate the anniversary console from the remake and show how much each contributed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition console launch?
It launched on 29th October, according to the article.
How much does the Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition console cost?
It launched at $520 / £430.
Does the anniversary console include a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?
No. The article states that the anniversary console did not include a copy of the game.
When was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake released?
The remake released on 5th November.
Does the article mention Chinese language support or localization?
No. The article does not provide any information about Chinese language support or localization.
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