Major US retailer Best Buy has confirmed it will be opening select stores at midnight for the upcoming Zelda Ocarina of Time launch on November 5. Alongside the midnight festivities, the retailer’s official website has kicked off a countdown timer leading up to the release date, giving enthusiasts clear confirmation as the launch window approaches.
The midnight opening events will also bring an opportunity for collectors and players who missed out on the initial hardware rushes. Best Buy has announced that participating locations will stock a fresh allocation of the limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, as well as the matching Switch 2 Pro controllers. This hardware restock offers a welcome second chance for anyone who was unable to secure a system during the frantic preorder windows that took place back in September.
While the prospect of securing both the game and the special-edition hardware at midnight will excite many players, Best Buy has noted that specific logistical details will vary. The company has not yet disclosed a definitive list of which exact stores will participate or the precise volume of systems each location will receive. Quantities are strictly limited, and local store operating hours will depend heavily on regional guidelines and municipal regulations.
For players planning to attend, checking directly with local branches ahead of time is strongly advised. Furthermore, gamers who have already locked in a standard shipping preorder for the title can choose to pick up their copies during these midnight launch events instead. By modifying existing reservations through the online purchase history menu on Best Buy’s platform, buyers can transition their shipping orders into in-store pickups for day-one access.
Gamers shopping around for alternative deals should also keep pricing variations in mind. While Best Buy prepares its midnight celebrations, competing major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have listed the game at a discounted price of $59.88, compared to the standard $69.99 MSRP.
