Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Edition Priced At $519.99, Available October 29

I still remember the summer of 1987. My cousin’s dusty NES, a chunky plastic rectangle that promised adventure, sat on a shag carpet. We were terrible at it, mostly falling into pits or getting killed by a single Tektite. But when that golden cartridge slid in? The world shrank to a pixelated field, a wise old man in a cave, and the promise of a sword. It wasn’t just a game; it was a vow to find courage.

Fast forward nearly four decades. Nintendo just dropped a bomb that feels like that same, perfect promise, but wrapped in a $519.99 price tag. The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Edition is coming out on October 29, and honestly? My wallet is already doing a death roll, but my inner child is screaming into a pillow.

The Price of a Golden Age

Yes, you read that right: $519.99. That’s almost as much as a used car from 1995. But before you type an angry tweet, let’s be real—this is Nintendo. They don’t do cheap anniversaries. They do elegant, limited, and slightly insane bundles that make you question your financial priorities.

For that price, you’re not just getting a game. You’re buying a 20th anniversary art book, a golden Joy-Con set that glows like the Triforce, and a steelbook case that looks like it was carved from the Temple of Time. Oh, and the game itself, a remastered Breath of the Wild with a brand-new dungeon. But hey, who cares about the game when you get a golden cartridge sleeve? (That’s a joke. Mostly.)

Wait, the Switch 2 is Already Here?

I know, I know—you just bought a Switch OLED last week. Me too, actually. Thanks for that, Nintendo. The “Switch 2” moniker is still a little fuzzy (is it a new console, or just a “Pro” version?). But this edition makes it clear: this is a dedicated hardware revision with a higher-res screen and better battery life. That’s cool, but also slightly annoying because now my launch-day Switch feels like a Game Boy Color.

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Here’s the thing: the pricing suggests this is a collector’s item, not a casual buy. If you’re the type who keeps your amiibo in a glass case, you’re already pre-ordering. If you’re like me and still have that original NES cartridge with the faded label? You’re probably staring at your credit card, sweating.

Is It Worth the Rupies?

Let’s do some math. A standard Switch 2 is rumored to be $399. Add a game ($60), an art book ($40?), Joy-Cons ($80), and a steelbook ($20). That’s roughly $599 in value. So, the $519.99 price is actually a deal—if you can stomach paying in one lump sum. Nintendo knows you’ll sacrifice for nostalgia.

But here’s the kicker: availability. This is a limited edition. October 29 is the release date, but bots will likely snatch half the stock. If you blink, you’ll be paying $900 on eBay by November. And that, my friend, is the real final boss of this story: FOMO.

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The Irony of it All

You know what’s funny? Zelda games are about patience. You navigate dungeons slowly, solve puzzles, wait for the right moment to strike. Yet, Nintendo is demanding you rush to your keyboard and refresh the checkout page like a maniac. The irony is deliciously Nintendo.

I’ll probably buy it. I’m weak. I grew up on the Legend of Zelda, and this edition is basically a love letter to that dusty summer in 1987. Plus, that golden sleeve? It’s basically a wearable badge that says, “I’ve been a fan since before you were born.” (Very mature, I know.)

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Final Thoughts from an Old-School Gamer

Look, $519.99 is a lot for a game console bundle. You could buy a whole library of indie games, or a nice vacation, or—hear me out—a real sword from a prop shop. But if you’ve got the cash and the nostalgia? Do it. Life is short, and the Triforce of Wisdom says you deserve a little joy.

Just remember: October 29. Set an alarm. Or three. And if you miss it? Don’t worry—there’s always the standard Switch 2 version coming out next year. But it won’t glow. And really, isn’t glowing the whole point of a 40th anniversary?

See you in Hyrule. I’ll be the one hoarding a golden cartridge and crying over my credit card bill.