WHAT HAPPENED
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 has already become a target for scalpers after preorders quickly sold out at several retailers. The special console was announced alongside Nintendo’s 40th-anniversary plans and is priced at around £435 in the UK, but resale listings have appeared for considerably more. The situation highlights the demand surrounding Nintendo’s upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which is launching exclusively on Switch 2 in November. Nintendo has confirmed that the anniversary console will arrive first on October 29, 2026, giving collectors an opportunity to own the themed hardware before the game launches. Zelda Switch 2 Resale Prices Rise Above £700 Multiple listings appeared on eBay after the console sold out, with some asking prices reaching the equivalent of more than £700.
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