A stunning gold and metallic green Switch 2 lands October 29, 2026 — seven days before the Ocarina of Time remake drops on November 5. The box contains a gorgeous console, themed accessories, and absolutely zero video games. That tension isn’t accidental. It’s Nintendo’s collector playbook, executed with the confidence of a franchise that’s been running this exact move for 40 years — and banking on the fact that you’ll buy the hardware anyway.
What’s Actually in the Box
Gold, green, and loaded with nostalgia — this design earns its premium price on looks alone.
According to Engadget, the system sports a gold and metallic green colorway, with a pixel-art Link from the original 1986 game on the left Joy-Con 2 and Princess Zelda on the right. Retro sprites on next-gen hardware shouldn’t work as well as it does. The dock goes black and gold, anchored by a large Triforce motif. Joy-Con 2 shells use light-catching finishes that push this well past standard limited-edition territory.
Box contents, per Nintendo Japan’s September 8, 2026 official release:
- System
- Joy-Con 2 (L/R) with special-design wrist straps
- Dock
- Joy-Con grip
- AC adapter
- USB-C cable
- HDMI cable
No game. Nintendo confirmed that plainly, on both its Japanese and US store listings.
Accessories Dropping October 29
A matching ecosystem of Zelda-themed gear launches the same day — but stock is tight.
The full accessory lineup, confirmed by Nintendo Japan:
- Pro Controller – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition (12,980 yen)
- Carrying case & screen protector – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition (3,980 yen)
- Pro Controller with display stand — exclusive to Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco, and the Nintendo online store
- System MSRP: 62,980 yen; US pricing to be confirmed via Nintendo regional stores
- All accessories flagged “while supplies last” — which, translated from corporate, means move fast
The Ocarina Problem
The remake that makes this console desirable ships a full week after it — and costs extra.
The Ocarina of Time remake is a full rebuild, confirmed by Game Informer and Wccftech: modern visuals, voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, Switch 2 exclusive. No Switch 1 version exists. Digital runs $59.99; physical reportedly costs more. And it is not in the box.
This isn’t new behavior. The 2024 Switch Lite Hyrule Edition shipped without Echoes of Wisdom. Nintendo charges a collector premium and hands you the bill for the actual game separately — every time. If you find yourself paying too much without realizing it, this is a familiar pattern.
This console behaves like a sneaker drop on SNKRS: beautiful, scarce, and gone before most people finish their morning coffee. Based on prior Zelda hardware patterns noted by both Engadget and FullCleared, limited stock moves fast. October 29 rewards the prepared — everyone else refreshes a sold-out page and pays resale markup to catch up.
