Best Buy Midnight Launch for Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Best Buy is opening select stores at midnight on November 5 for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the full remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 original. Beyond the game itself, the event will also stock limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and Switch 2 Pro controllers—items that sold out quickly during preorders back in September.

This is a meaningful moment for longtime fans of the series. Ocarina of Time holds a special place in gaming history, and seeing it remade for modern hardware, paired with anniversary-edition hardware of its own, speaks to how Nintendo is marking four decades of the franchise. The midnight opening gives players a chance to secure both the game and the limited-edition gear on day one, which matters given how fast these commemorative items have been moving.

If you're planning to head to Best Buy that night, it's worth checking ahead to confirm your local store is participating in the midnight launch—not all locations may be taking part. The combination of a major remake release and hard-to-find anniversary hardware makes this one worth planning for.

Source: IGN