Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda Limited Edition Sells Out Instantly, Scalpers Cash In

The Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition has gone up for preorder on Amazon and Walmart, priced at $519.99. This limited-edition console is a celebration of the franchise's 40-year milestone and comes with a unique design that sets it apart from other Switch models.

The preorders opened shortly after yesterday's Nintendo Direct, where the console was first announced. However, the initial wave of preorders sold out quickly across various retailers, including Target, Best Buy, and GameStop.

Scalpers have already begun reselling preorders on eBay for as much as $1,000, almost double Nintendo's MSRP. This has led to concerns about stock availability, especially considering the console's relatively low price point of just $20 over the vanilla Switch 2.

The Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition is set to launch on October 29, but it remains to be seen whether Nintendo will produce enough units to meet demand. Historically, limited-edition consoles like this one have been in high demand, and fans are eager to get their hands on one.