Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders set Amazon record, dominating GTA 6
Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 has shattered Amazon pre-order records, outpacing GTA 6 and every other 2026 release on the platform. The title pulled more than 100,000 pre-orders in 30 days in the United States, driven by a physical-only cartridge, a foil-cover first run, and a ten-dollar discount. Meanwhile, retailers are preparing for the launch with Best Buy announcing midnight openings for the title and the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 hardware.
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- ✓ The Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 recorded more than 100,000 pre-orders in 30 days on Amazon in the United States, outperforming GTA 6.
- ✓ Best Buy has scheduled midnight opening events at locations including Crossgates and Saratoga for the game launch and Zelda Switch 2 consoles.
What changed
Best Buy announced midnight release events for the game and the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 hardware.
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Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Pre-orders Smash Amazon Records
Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 has shattered Amazon pre-order records, outpacing GTA 6 and every other 2026 release on the platform. The title pulled more than 100,000 pre-orders in 30 days in the United States, driven by a physical-only cartridge, a foil-cover first run, and a ten-dollar discount. Meanwhile, retailers are preparing for the launch with Best Buy announcing midnight openings for the title and the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 hardware.
Why it matters
The massive demand for the Ocarina of Time remake highlights the enduring commercial power of Nintendo's classic franchises when paired with new hardware. Physical-only releases and collector-focused incentives like foil covers have proven highly effective at driving early consumer adoption on the Switch 2. Retailers are leaning into the launch momentum by reviving traditional midnight opening events.
What is confirmed
- The Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 recorded more than 100,000 pre-orders in 30 days on Amazon in the United States, outperforming GTA 6.
- Best Buy has scheduled midnight opening events at locations including Crossgates and Saratoga for the game launch and Zelda Switch 2 consoles.
Still unconfirmed
- The game is scheduled for release on Nov. 5, following a 90-minute preview in New York.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of global sales milestones beyond Amazon U.S. data
- Execution and turnout reports from Best Buy midnight launch events
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (14)
- IGN — Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs
- Times Union — Zelda ‘Ocarina of Time’ midnight release events planned for Crossgates, Saratoga Best Buy
- Notebookcheck — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders set Amazon record, dominating GTA 6
- Mashable — Save $10 on preorders for Nintendo's remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'
- Polygon.com — Nintendo's new Switch 2 hardware for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives this month
- Nintendojo — Some Best Buys Will Be Selling the 40th Anniversary Zelda Switch 2 at Midnight Ocarina of Time Launches
- Polygon.com — Best Buy Revives Midnight Launches With Sold-Out 'Zelda' Switch 2 Hardware
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