Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Preorder Price Sparks Concern

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been listed for preorder along with its price, and it comes in cheaper than many players expected. Third-party seller Playasia has made the OOT remake available for preorder at a $59.99 price tag.

While the listing is not from Nintendo directly, the price is below the new "standard" $70 that newer Switch 2 games like Donkey Kong Bananza go for, and well under Mario Kart World's $80 price.

Buying from a third party instead of Nintendo directly can have its downsides, but the more notable detail is the price itself, which sits below what recent Switch 2 releases have charged.

Preorder Price Comparison

Playasia's $60 price tag for OOT is not a direct statement from Nintendo, but the site is generally known to honor its prices. This raises the likelihood that the game will release for that same price elsewhere.

What the Lower Price Could Mean

If Ocarina of Time is really selling for $60 in a world where Mario Kart World costs $80, that is being seen as a cause for concern. It implies the game could be a basic, straightforward remake with very little changes or additions from the original beyond a visual overhaul and likely some quality-of-life upgrades.

Players hoping for a bigger, denser Hyrule Field, or the addition of the Light Temple, may need to let go of those expectations if the game is really priced at $60.

Fans who simply wanted the same game with better visuals and controls are expected to be pleased with this outcome, and Ocarina of Time is still regarded as an absolute masterpiece and the highest-rated game of all time.

A trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake has also been released, running 1 minute and 38 seconds.

It is also noted that reselling another straightforward remake of Ocarina of Time could be a tough sell as Nintendo's big holiday game for 2026, especially when competing with GTA 6 as a system seller for the Switch 2.

[Source: cbr]