Switch 2 Has Its Best US Sales Week of 2026, Thanks to the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition

Switch 2 just had its best sales week of 2026 in the US, and Zelda is the reason. According to Circana's Mat Piscatella, the new Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 pushed US Switch 2 hardware dollar sales to their highest weekly total of the year, for the week ending October 31.

One thing to get straight first, because a lot of headlines blur it: this is about the special Zelda console, not the Ocarina of Time remake. The remake didn't come out until November 5, after that week.

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The numbers

Circana measures money spent, not how many consoles were sold. A $519.99 special edition brings in more dollars per sale than a regular Switch 2, so it's possible the dollar record is bigger than the unit count. Nobody has shared units, so we don't know.

What's the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2?

It's a limited Switch 2 for the series' 40th birthday. You get a themed console, dock and a green and gold pair of Joy-Con 2. It's $519.99 in the US, and here's the catch: there's no game in the box. Ocarina of Time is sold separately.

There's also a matching Pro Controller for $99.99 and a carrying case with a screen protector for $39.99. All of it launched on October 29.

Pre-orders sold out fast, and resellers jumped on it. Reports had eBay listings in the $750 to $850 range, and some even higher. Classic limited edition stuff.

And the remake is a hit too

The Ocarina of Time remake came out on Switch 2 on November 5. It's been reviewed really well. Reports put it at a 96 on Metacritic, which would make it the best-reviewed game of 2026 so far and the highest-rated Switch 2 game yet. GameSpot gave it a 9/10.

Nintendo hasn't shared how many copies it's sold. It says it's too early. Since the remake landed after Circana's record week, the next few weeks of data will show whether the game itself keeps the Switch 2 moving.

Why this matters

It's a busy month for consoles. GTA 6 is out November 19 on PS5 and Xbox, and Black Friday is November 27. Seeing all US hardware spending up 81% in one week shows people are buying consoles before the holidays, and Nintendo just picked up a big chunk of that.

For Switch 2 owners, it's a good sign. Strong sales usually mean more support, more games and more special editions down the line.

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The Zelda edition is hard to find at normal price right now, and it doesn't come with the game anyway. A regular Switch 2 plus Ocarina of Time gets you the same game for less. If you want the Zelda look, the Zelda Pro Controller is the cheaper way. And if you're buying a lot of digital games, a microSD Express card is worth it, since Switch 2 needs that type.

FAQ

Did Switch 2 have its best sales week of 2026?

In US hardware dollar sales, yes, for the week ending October 31, per Circana. Unit sales weren't shared.

Does the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 come with a game?

No. It's the console, dock and themed Joy-Con 2. Ocarina of Time is sold separately.

How much is the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2?

$519.99 in the US. The matching Pro Controller is $99.99.

When did the Ocarina of Time remake come out?

November 5, 2026, on Switch 2.