{"id":9542,"date":"2026-09-09T06:25:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T22:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zelda-40th-anniversary-edition-switch-2-preorder-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T06:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T22:25:55","slug":"zelda-40th-anniversary-edition-switch-2-preorder-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zelda-40th-anniversary-edition-switch-2-preorder-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 \u2014 Full Design, Pricing, and Pre-Order Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-orders for the <strong>Nintendo Switch 2 \u2013 The Legend of Zelda \u2013 40th Anniversary Edition<\/strong> went live immediately after yesterday&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/nintendo-direct\/9-8-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct<\/a>. As we covered when <a href=\"\/blog\/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-november-5-switch-2-date\/\">the remake was announced<\/a>, this special-edition hardware drops on <strong>29 October 2026<\/strong> \u2014 one week ahead of the Ocarina of Time remake \u2014 and now that pre-order pages are live in the US, we have full pricing and design details to share.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zelda-se-switch2-handheld-front.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, dark green with gold Triforce Joy-Con 2 controllers\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Bundle?<\/h2>\n<p>The entire console set is dressed in <strong>dark forest green<\/strong>, with <strong>gold Triforce motifs<\/strong> on the Joy-Con 2 controllers, the dock, and the back panel of the system. Gold and silver triangles adorn the console&#8217;s back face \u2014 a subtle nod to the Triforce&#8217;s three-part structure. It is a restrained, premium look rather than an over-branded one.<\/p>\n<p>Confirmed bundle contents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nintendo Switch 2 system (dark green, special design)<\/li>\n<li>Joy-Con 2 controllers \u2014 dark green with Triforce imprint<\/li>\n<li>Nintendo Switch 2 Dock \u2014 gold Triforce front and centre<\/li>\n<li>Joy-Con 2 Grip and two Joy-Con 2 Wrist Straps<\/li>\n<li>AC Adapter, USB-C charging cable, Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>No game is included<\/strong>. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake releases a week later on 5 November 2026 and must be purchased separately.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zelda-se-switch2-handheld-back.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Back panel of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2, showing gold and silver Triforce triangles\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pro Controller, Carrying Case, and Display-Stand Exclusive<\/h2>\n<p>Two matching accessories release on the same day, 29 October 2026:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pro Controller \u2013 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition<\/strong> (US$99.99): Black base with dark green grips, gold Triforce face button and Hylian crest \u2014 one of the sharpest Pro Controller designs Nintendo has produced. A version bundled with an acrylic display stand is available exclusively at Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying Case and Screen Protector \u2013 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition<\/strong> (US$39.99): Black with a dark Triforce pattern, protective foam interior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A0WX-jsir94\" title=\"The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 \u2014 via Nintendo of America on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Confirmed Pricing and Where to Pre-Order<\/h2>\n<p>US pricing is now confirmed across all three products:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Console:<\/strong> US$519.99 (approx. S$690\u2013710 at current rates)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro Controller:<\/strong> US$99.99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying Case:<\/strong> US$39.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-orders are live in the US at Best Buy and on the Nintendo Store online. Note that the <strong>Japan-market version<\/strong> (priced at \u00a562,980) is explicitly listed as a Japanese-Language System and sold in Japan only \u2014 it is not the unit you want to import into Singapore. The US and European versions are the international releases to watch for.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zelda-se-switch2-dock-detail.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Close-up of the gold Triforce design on the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 dock\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Singapore Switch 2 Players Should Do Now<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore has no confirmed pre-order date or local pricing yet. However, Nintendo&#8217;s major hardware launches have consistently reached local major game retailers and electronics chains within a short window of the global release. Given the 29 October date, a Singapore announcement could reasonably arrive in the next week or two.<\/p>\n<p>If you already own a Switch 2 and are a Zelda fan, the <strong>Pro Controller at US$99.99<\/strong> is worth watching \u2014 it is a standalone cosmetic upgrade with no need to replace a working console. For anyone still on the fence about the Switch 2, pairing this edition with the <a href=\"\/blog\/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-november-5-switch-2-date\/\">Ocarina of Time remake on 5 November<\/a> makes for a compelling end-of-year combo. Keep an eye on <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-tech-news\/\">our hardware coverage<\/a> for Singapore pricing as it lands.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"Singapore price to be confirmed; follow-up to \/blog\/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-november-5-switch-2-date\/\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-orders are live for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2, launching 29 October 2026 at US$519.99. Full design details, accessories, and what Singapore gamers need to know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":9534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11,5],"tags":[452,55,45,135],"class_list":["post-9542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","category-game-tech-news","tag-gaming-hardware","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-the-legend-of-zelda"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zelda-se-switch2-controllers-dock.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-2tU","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9533,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-november-5-switch-2-date\/","url_meta":{"origin":9542,"position":0},"title":"Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Launches 5 November on Switch 2 \u2014 Date, Features and Ocarina Accessory","date":"September 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches 5 November 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, with a jump button, voice acting, physical ocarina accessory and the new Zelda Notes companion app.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oot-shot-020.webp?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":9284,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/nintendo-double-direct-zelda-40th-september-8-9-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9542,"position":1},"title":"Nintendo Double Direct: Zelda 40th Sep 8, Switch 2 Showcase Sep 9","date":"September 5, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Nintendo officially confirms two back-to-back Directs: a Zelda 40th Anniversary showcase on 8 September and a full Nintendo Direct on 9 September, both streaming at 10pm SGT.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nintendo-dual-direct-zelda-sep2026.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":9610,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-definitive-edition-switch-2-february-2027\/","url_meta":{"origin":9542,"position":2},"title":"Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity \u2013 Definitive Edition Arrives on Switch 2, 25 February 2027","date":"September 10, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Nintendo announced Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity \u2013 Definitive Edition for Switch 2 at today's Nintendo Direct \u2014 out February 25, 2027, with 60fps, Calamity Mode, and a discount for existing owners.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hyrule-warriors-aoc-definitive-edition-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3397,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9542,"position":3},"title":"Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch 2","date":"June 10, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Nintendo confirmed a full remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 at the June 2026 Direct. 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