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Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs

Best Buy will open nearly all of its United States stores at midnight Eastern Time on Nov. 5 for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Nintendo Switch 2. Shoppers visiting these late-night events will find limited stock of the previously sold-out Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 system, alongside physical copies of the game and the matching 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controller. My Best Buy Plus and Total members can also earn 10% back when pre-ordering the title.

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  • ✓ Best Buy will open nearly all U.S. stores at midnight ET on Nov. 5 for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  • ✓ Best Buy stores will have a limited number of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 systems, game copies, and Pro Controllers available.
  • ✓ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on Nov. 5 for $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical.
  • ✓ Amazon and Walmart are offering physical pre-orders of the game for $10 off alongside foil cover art.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Best Buy announced that nearly all U.S. stores will host midnight openings on Nov. 5, moving beyond initial reports that only select locations would participate.

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  1. Best Buy Sets Midnight Openings for Zelda Switch 2 and Ocarina Launch

    Best Buy will open nearly all of its United States stores at midnight Eastern Time on Nov. 5 for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Nintendo Switch 2. Shoppers visiting these late-night events will find limited stock of the previously sold-out Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 system, alongside physical copies of the game and the matching 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controller. My Best Buy Plus and Total members can also earn 10% back when pre-ordering the title.

    Why it matters

    Physical midnight store openings have largely disappeared from modern retail routines, but the massive anticipation surrounding the Zelda franchise has revived the tradition. The launch coincides with Nintendo's 40th-anniversary celebration for the series, which includes highly sought-after commemorative hardware. Rival retailers like Amazon and Walmart are offering physical pre-orders at a discount with exclusive foil cover art.

    What is confirmed

    • Best Buy will open nearly all U.S. stores at midnight ET on Nov. 5 for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
    • Best Buy stores will have a limited number of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 systems, game copies, and Pro Controllers available.
    • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on Nov. 5 for $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical.
    • Amazon and Walmart are offering physical pre-orders of the game for $10 off alongside foil cover art.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of exact hardware stock allocations per store location
    • Potential queue or ticketing guidelines issued by Best Buy ahead of the Nov. 5 midnight opening
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. www.ign.com — Best Buy Confirms Zelda Switch 2 Will Be In Stock for ... - IGN
    2. www.thegamer.com — The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Is Getting ...
    3. comicbook.com — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Such a Major Game That It’s Bringing Back Midnight Releases
    4. IGN — Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs
    5. Times Union — Zelda ‘Ocarina of Time’ midnight release events planned for Crossgates, Saratoga Best Buy
    6. WFTV — Best Buy will open nearly all U.S. stores at midnight for Zelda launch
    7. Best Buy Corporate — Best Buy to host late-night openings for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launch
    8. IMDb — New Nintendo Switch 2 Console Officially Announced
    9. www.cbr.com — Zelda’s Sold-Out Switch 2 Officially Returns at Midnight November 5
    10. corporate.bestbuy.com — Best Buy to host late-night openings for The Legend of Zelda ...
    11. sea.ign.com — Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time ...
    12. zeldacentral.com — Best Buy Announces Zelda: Ocarina of Time Midnight Launch
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