The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 restocks have been quiet in the last few days, but we could be on the cusp of a whole new wave. Both Best Buy and Target have confirmed that new special edition handhelds will be making their way to the shelves this week.
The former is getting ready to host its midnight Ocarina of Time Remake launch event tonight (with the Zelda Switch 2 also up for grabs), while the latter stated last week that in-store restocks would begin on November 5, with online stock going live on November 6.
Amazon and Nintendo have both recently offered Legend of Zelda Switch 2 restocks after launch in the US, with Amazon and EE carrying the torch in the UK. That flurry of activity last week has died down a little in the last few days (save for some unexpected checkouts), but we're expecting far more action in the coming days.
Whether you're waiting for Best Buy and Target, keeping a curious eye on Walmart's cancelled pre-orders, or hunting for handhelds in the UK, we're showing you where to find new Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 stock right here.
Quick stock check
US
- Check Amazon - stock live recently
- Check Nintendo - stock live recently
- Check Walmart
- Check Best Buy
- Check Target
- Check GameStop
UK
I've been tracking hard-to-find stock for over six years now, starting with the incredibly limited releases of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. I've been reporting on how retailers operate with high-demand products, from anniversary releases to brand new consoles, ever since then - including the Nintendo Switch 2 itself.
Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 stock in the US
Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 stock in the UK
Live updates
A reminder on Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 does not come with Ocarina of Time. You'd be forgiven for thinking so, considering it launched a week out from the remake, and costs about $20 more than the standard edition handheld. However, Nintendo has a track record of keeping its special editions separate from the games they celebrate, especially in the US.
Amazon's Legend of Zelda Switch 2 restocks are little but often
Amazon's flashed Legend of Zelda Switch 2 stock back onto the shelves on and off for a few days now, releasing its inventory in drips. That means it's always worth checking back in with the store, especially if you're in the habit of refreshing pages once every hour or so. I've stumbled across stock in this way across both the US and UK over the last week.
John Lewis is getting more stock on November 5
John Lewis might not be the first place you think to check when hunting down Legend of Zelda Switch 2 stock, but the retailer actually has a pretty solid history of coming through when gadgets are difficult to find. Case in point, while the retailer is still out of 40th Anniversary handhelds, its site is pointing hunters to November 5 for the next restock date.
Whether or not this is maintained across other stores remains to be seen.
Reminder: GameStop is only running in-store restocks
GameStop has backed out of the online race altogether, dropping web restocks in favor of in-store allocation for the special edition handheld, Pro Controller and carry case. While listing pages are still up on the site, each one points stock hunters towards their local store.
Those Walmart prices will come down again
Walmart is currently listing particularly high prices on its Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 landing pages, with the console sitting at $599 and the Pro Controller at a whopping $224.99. Thankfully nothing's actually available to buy - but it's worth remembering we've seen this before.
When the Legend of Zelda Switch 2 was out of stock in its pre-order window, Walmart was displaying a similar set of strange figures. They ultimately gave way to the correct MSRPs once those units rolled back onto the shelves.
PSA: There are two versions of the Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller in the UK
One comes with a user-replaceable battery and the other doesn't. Right now, Amazon has listed (though it's not in stock) the replaceable-battery model, but other retailers are limiting their options to the standard gamepad. Be sure to check the fine print to pick up the right one when stock does return to the shelves.
Even the carry case is difficult to come across right now
I've been checking through all the retailers in my roster, but everyone's still drawing a blank this morning. That goes for the console, controller, and even the $40 carry case. I would have expected at least a few fleeting restocks of the cheaper accessory over the course of the week, but it looks like anything with that golden Triforce on its face is going to continue to be in short supply.
Where are we today?
Activity has been quiet in the week leading up to this week's planned Legend of Zelda Switch 2 restocks. While Amazon UK had its own burst of stock late on Monday, the US hasn't seen any movement here for a little while now. It's likely two of those stores are saving their cache of consoles for later in the week, while Walmart is potentially still playing catchup on its dropped pre-orders from launch.
Less than 24 hours before Best Buy opens its doors
One way we know Legend of Zelda Switch 2 restocks will be up for grabs this week is at Best Buy. The retailer is opening "most of its US stores" (according to its announcement last month) at midnight, or across a staggered local time, to celebrate the launch of Ocarina of Time Remake. Alongside the game itself, though, you'll also find that special edition console up for grabs on a first-come-first-served basis.
