What the Best Buy Midnight Launch Means for Your Ocarina of…

The event gives players a rare chance to grab limited Zelda Switch 2 hardware in person, while reviving the social midnight-launch experience for a modern remake.

The event gives players a rare chance to grab limited Zelda Switch 2 hardware in person, while reviving the social midnight-launch experience for a modern remake.

Key points - Best Buy will open late on November 5 for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. - Preorder holders can change their order to in-store pickup at midnight on November 5. - The 40th-anniversary Zelda Switch 2 system and Switch 2 Pro Controller will be available in limited quantities. - The Zelda-themed console sold out almost immediately last month. - The Ocarina of Time remake has a visual overhaul and eight other changes from the original, including jumping at any time.

Timeline - 1998: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches on Nintendo 64 with midnight retail events. - September: Nintendo shows the first gameplay footage of the Ocarina of Time remake. - Last month: The special 40th-anniversary Zelda Switch 2 system sells out almost immediately. - November 5: Best Buy holds a midnight launch for the Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2.

FAQ

Q: Can I still get the game at Best Buy if I didn't preorder? A: Yes. Best Buy says the game will be available for purchase at the midnight launch, even for those who didn't preorder.

Q: Will the Zelda-themed Switch 2 console be there? A: The special 40th-anniversary Zelda Switch 2 system and Switch 2 Pro Controller will be available in limited quantities at the event.

Q: How is the remake different from the original? A: It has a full visual overhaul plus eight other big changes, including the ability to jump at any time.