Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs

Best Buy has announced it will be opening select stores at midnight for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The major US retailer is gearing up for the highly anticipated release, with its website also now featuring a countdown to November 5. The midnight launch will also include a fresh batch of stock for the limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and matching Switch 2 Pro controllers. Best Buy is counting down to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time launch on Nov. 5. For now, Best Buy hasn't specified how many systems will be available or which stores will receive stock, but it has warned that quantities are limited. Store hours will vary depending on region, so customers should check with their local store before heading out. The special edition Switch 2 console and accessories were shown off during the dedicated Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct last month and will be available from October 29, though they are currently sold out at every major retailer in the U.S. Other highlights included the first gameplay reveal for Ocarina of Time, which is a full remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 original game, featuring overhauled graphics and additional character dialogue.