Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller – Release date and how to buy
To celebrate a whopping four decades of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo is releasing an Anniversary Edition Switch 2 and Pro Controller – but when do they release?
It's set to be a big end to the year for Zelda fans, with the Ocarina of Time remake landing soon.
And if you want to play it in style, then here's what you need to know about the release date for the Zelda Anniversary Switch 2 console and controller, and how you can buy them.
When do the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and controller release?
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller release on 29 October 2026.
This release date was confirmed as part of the Zelda Direct shown on 8 September.
So now we know when they're both coming out, we can move onto the more important matter of how to get your hands on one…
How to buy Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console
If you're after the Anniversary Switch 2 console, here's a quick overview of the best places to order it from in both the UK and US:
UK (£429.99)
US ($519.99)
How to buy Zelda 40th Anniversary Pro Controller
And if you want to get your hands on the Anniversary Pro Controller, here's where to buy it from in the UK and US:
UK (£79.99)
US ($99.99)
Unfortunately, in the case of both the Switch 2 console and the Pro Controller, it looks like everything is completely sold out at the time of writing.
Hopefully the stock will be replenished at some point, so be sure to check back later just in case, because these are two releases that you won't want to miss out on!
View Green Video on the source websiteThe Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller release on 29 October 2026.
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