Nintendo eyes Zelda remake to lift Switch 2 holiday sales

Nintendo eyes Zelda remake to lift Switch 2 holiday sales

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Nintendo said it expects its upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to drive Switch 2 sales during the holiday season. Amazon and Walmart are offering a $10 discount on preorders that remain available until November 5, 2026, according to The Verge.

Famitsu gave the remake a 37-out-of-40 rating, praising its camera, controls and graphics, as reported by Video Games Chronicle. CBC noted that Nintendo is slated to launch a fully rebuilt version for Switch 2, featuring updated graphics, controls and sound while preserving the original storyline.

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Nintendo banks on Zelda remake to boost Switch 2 sales this holiday season
Nintendo banks on Zelda remake to boost Switch 2 sales this holiday season

CNN • 04 Nov 12:00

Nintendo expects its upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to drive Switch 2 sales, amid a decline in hardware revenue and rising industry costs.

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Nintendo releases rebuilt Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2
Nintendo releases rebuilt Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2

CBC • 04 Nov 11:00

Nintendo has launched a fully rebuilt version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, featuring updated graphics, controls and sound while preserving the original storyline.

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Famitsu Gives Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake a 37/40 Score
Famitsu Gives Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake a 37/40 Score

Video Games Chronicle • 04 Nov 09:22

Famitsu's four-critic review awarded the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 37 out of 40, praising its camera, controls and graphics while noting some simplicity.

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Nintendo Switch 2 to Release Remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 to Release Remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5, 2026

Nintendojo • 04 Nov 05:45

A new 30-second trailer previewed the upcoming Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, set to launch on November 5, 2026.

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One week left to preorder Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake with $10 discount
One week left to preorder Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake with $10 discount

The Verge • 29 Oct 14:24

Customers can still order the physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time at a $10 reduced price until November 5, after which the price is expected to rise.

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