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Nintendo's new Zelda Switch 2 sold out in hours, and yes, scalpers already want £700+ for it

Nintendo's Zelda Switch 2 sold out within hours of release, leading scalpers to list the console for over £700. This hardware launch coincides with a broader celebration of the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary and the opening of preorders for an Ocarina of Time remake. While the console faces immediate shortages, Nintendo is simultaneously running a Customer Appreciation Sale offering up to 30% off various first-party games and accessories. Retailers Amazon and Walmart are currently offering $10 discounts on the Ocarina of Time remake preorders.

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  • ✓ The Zelda Switch 2 sold out in hours.
  • ✓ Scalpers are asking for £700 or more for the Zelda Switch 2.
  • ✓ Nintendo revealed a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration in a Nintendo Direct presentation.
  • ✓ Preorders for an Ocarina of Time remake are available with $10 discounts at Amazon and Walmart.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Zelda Switch 2 sold out in hours and scalpers are now seeking £700 or more for the unit.

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  1. Zelda Switch 2 Sells Out Quickly Amid Scalper Price Hikes

    Nintendo's Zelda Switch 2 sold out within hours of release, leading scalpers to list the console for over £700. This hardware launch coincides with a broader celebration of the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary and the opening of preorders for an Ocarina of Time remake. While the console faces immediate shortages, Nintendo is simultaneously running a Customer Appreciation Sale offering up to 30% off various first-party games and accessories. Retailers Amazon and Walmart are currently offering $10 discounts on the Ocarina of Time remake preorders.

    Why it matters

    The release of themed hardware often triggers extreme demand and secondary market inflation. This launch aligns with a major franchise milestone and new software releases.

    What is confirmed

    • The Zelda Switch 2 sold out in hours.
    • Scalpers are asking for £700 or more for the Zelda Switch 2.
    • Nintendo revealed a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration in a Nintendo Direct presentation.
    • Preorders for an Ocarina of Time remake are available with $10 discounts at Amazon and Walmart.
    • Nintendo is holding a Customer Appreciation Sale with up to 30% off first-party games, memory cards, and amiibo.

    What to watch next

    • Official restock dates for the Zelda Switch 2
    • Details of Nintendo's official statement regarding console pre-orders
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. nintendo.com — The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration revealed in new Nintendo Direct presentation
    2. Mashable — 'Ocarina of Time' remake preorders are live — and $10 off at Amazon and Walmart
    3. CNET — Zelda Switch 2 Sold Out? We’re Tracking Every Restock We Can Find
    4. Eurogamer.net — Nintendo's new Zelda Switch 2 sold out in hours, and yes, scalpers already want £700+ for it
    5. Polygon.com — Nintendo Issues Official Statement On Switch 2 'Zelda' Console Pre-Orders
    6. Forbes — Sam Altman Quiet On AI Extinction Prediction But Could Skip Work For ‘Zelda’ Game
    7. www.ign.com — Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale is Live With Several First Party Games 30% Off
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