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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console sells out as scalpers inflate pre-order price
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Key Points:
- The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console quickly sold out at Best Buy following a Nintendo Direct announcement, with scalpers reselling pre-orders on eBay at significantly marked-up prices.
- Amazon, Target, and the Nintendo Store also listed the special edition console, but it remains out of stock or in very limited supply, fueling reseller profits.
- Priced at $519.99, only slightly above the base Switch 2 SKU, the console’s reasonable cost has contributed to high demand and shortages, with resale prices on eBay reaching $730-$900.
- The Zelda 40th Anniversary Pro Controller, priced at $99.99, is also sold out at Best Buy and reselling for $170-$200, while the Nintendo Store’s exclusive version with a display stand is similarly pre-ordered in full.
- Although initial scarcity has driven reseller profits, the Zelda Switch 2’s long-term resale value may decline if Nintendo increases supply, similar to the 2023 Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch experience.
