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Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake Switch 2 pre-orders set Amazon record, dominating GTA 6

Pre-orders for Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 have crossed one hundred thousand units on Amazon within thirty days, outpacing rival titles like GTA 6. The massive demand for the physical-only cartridge, boosted by a foil-cover first run and a ten dollar pre-order discount, has also triggered physical midnight release events at retailers including Crossgates and Saratoga Best Buy locations alongside sold-out hardware.

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  • ✓ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 surpassed one hundred thousand pre-orders on Amazon in thirty days.
  • ✓ Best Buy has planned midnight release events at Crossgates and Saratoga locations for the title.
  • ✓ The release coincides with the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 hardware.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Retailers have scheduled midnight launch events and reported sold-out hardware distributions alongside record-breaking pre-order volumes.

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  1. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Breaks Amazon Records

    Pre-orders for Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 have crossed one hundred thousand units on Amazon within thirty days, outpacing rival titles like GTA 6. The massive demand for the physical-only cartridge, boosted by a foil-cover first run and a ten dollar pre-order discount, has also triggered physical midnight release events at retailers including Crossgates and Saratoga Best Buy locations alongside sold-out hardware.

    Why it matters

    The extraordinary demand highlights the massive commercial strength of Nintendo's upcoming platform and classic franchises. Physical retail is seeing a notable resurgence, exemplified by Best Buy reviving midnight store openings specifically for this launch alongside the 40th anniversary hardware.

    What is confirmed

    • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 surpassed one hundred thousand pre-orders on Amazon in thirty days.
    • Best Buy has planned midnight release events at Crossgates and Saratoga locations for the title.
    • The release coincides with the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 hardware.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Pre-orders for the Zelda remake are specifically dominating over GTA 6 on the Amazon marketplace.

    What to watch next

    • Official sales figures from Nintendo following the midnight launch events
    • Availability of physical cartridges and hardware at major retailers post-launch
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Times Union — Zelda ‘Ocarina of Time’ midnight release events planned for Crossgates, Saratoga Best Buy
    2. Notebookcheck — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders set Amazon record, dominating GTA 6
    3. Mashable — Save $10 on preorders for Nintendo's remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'
    4. Nintendojo — Some Best Buys Will Be Selling the 40th Anniversary Zelda Switch 2 at Midnight Ocarina of Time Launches
    5. Polygon.com — Best Buy Revives Midnight Launches With Sold-Out 'Zelda' Switch 2 Hardware
    6. www.techloy.com — How to Pre-Order Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Bonuses Before Launch
    7. news.lavx.hu — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders top 100,000 on ...
    8. thepcenthusiast.com — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Tops Amazon Switch 2 With 100K+ Bought ...
    9. www.notebookcheck.com — Zelda schlägt GTA 6: Vorbestellungen für Ocarina of Time ...
    confidence 90%
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