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Nintendo has officially revealed a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. This controller was revealed alongside a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 and a Switch 2 carrying case in honor of the series’ 40th anniversary. Fans can pick up The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller starting October 29, ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on November 5.
Nintendo Revealed New Zelda-Themed Switch 2 Pro Controller
As part of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct, the company showed off a line of new hardware themed around the franchise to celebrate this momentous milestone. This new Zelda-inspired Pro Controller features one black and one green grip, gold trigger buttons, and a gold faceplate featuring Zelda‘s Hylian Crest. There are even nods to the original NES Zelda game on the controller, such as a pixel sprite of Link on the back. Nintendo also revealed a new special edition Switch 2 console featuring a similar design, including two green Joy-Con controllers accented with Triforce patterns.
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November 5, 2026
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Everyone 10+ / Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
