Nintendo’s newly released Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 is helping drive strong demand for the console in the US, with new Circana figures indicating the platform has its best sales week of 2026 so far. Multiple outlets link the spike to Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware, particularly the 40th Anniversary Edition system tied to the game’s release.
GameSpot reports that Nintendo’s Zelda-themed Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition, launched October 29, is central to the increase. It says the week ended October 31, and that hardware spending rose sharply versus the same week in 2025. GameSpot adds that the 40th Anniversary Edition console does not include a copy of the game and details its pricing and design.
My Nintendo News similarly attributes the sales strength to the special-edition Zelda Switch 2 console, while describing availability pressures, including demand outpacing supply and scalpers taking stock. Across the sources, Nintendo has not shared official sales numbers for the game itself, and reporting relies on Circana’s retail sales tracking.
