Zelda Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller Deals Surface Before Black Friday
WHO:
The Shortcut - Nintendo, Walmart, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, Nintendo Store, and Nintendo New York/San Francisco are identified as retailers or locations involved in the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 launch and restocks.
The Shortcut - The article identifies Matt Swider as the operator of a Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker on X and Adam Vjestica as The Shortcut’s senior editor.
IGN - Woot is offering a deal on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition); IGN commerce manager Eric Song wrote about the deal.
Slickdeals - Woot’s promotion applies to select video games, consoles, and gaming accessories.
WHAT:
Kotaku - Walmart is allowing customers whose Zelda Switch 2 pre-orders were canceled to reorder through an “Exclusive Reservation” in their cart.
Kotaku - In some cases, Walmart is providing a $519 eGift card to customers affected by the cancellations.
The Shortcut - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 launched and repeatedly went in and out of stock at the Nintendo Store, where limited units sold quickly.
The Shortcut - Some shoppers encountered error messages, “sold out” signs, or “couldn’t add the required amount” messages; other shoppers successfully ordered the console.
The Shortcut - Amazon held the only other reported online restock, and the console sold out almost instantly.
IGN - Woot listed the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition Switch Pro Controller for $55.99, reduced from $89.99; IGN describes the discount as 38% and says the listed price requires the code “SAVETOBER.”
IGN - The original Switch Pro Controller works with Switch 2, but lacks the newer controller’s two rear paddle switches, GameChat button, headphone jack, upgraded “HD Rumble 2,” and ability to wake the Switch 2 console.
Slickdeals - The Woot offer provides an extra 20% off select daily deals, up to $40, plus free shipping with Prime; new customers get 30% off, up to $60.
WHERE:
The Shortcut - Reported in-store events involve GameStop, Best Buy, and Nintendo locations in New York and San Francisco; readers also reported obtaining consoles at Walmart stores.
IGN - The controller deal is available through Woot.
WHEN:
Kotaku - Customers have 48 hours to claim the reservation and complete their reorder.
The Shortcut - Walmart and Target online orders are scheduled to be available on November 6.
The Shortcut - Best Buy and Nintendo in-store events are scheduled for November 5; Nintendo’s event requires a Warp Pipe Pass.
WHY:
The Shortcut - Walmart’s anticipated major restock was delayed because of a supply-chain issue.
HOW:
Kotaku - Customers should check the email address used for their original pre-order and their Walmart cart for the reservation.
The Shortcut - Matt Swider’s X tracker sends alerts when stock appears; The Shortcut says some alerts were false flags.
IGN - Woot’s controller price requires checkout code “SAVETOBER”; Slickdeals says its promotion is valid through 11/1/26 at 11:59pm CT, or while supplies last.
(UPDATED October 31, 2026 07:00 UTC)
Walmart is letting customers with canceled Zelda Switch 2 preorders reorder through exclusive reservations. Affected shoppers have 48 hours, and some may receive a $519 Walmart gift card. The anniversary console quickly sold out, while Walmart and Target orders are scheduled for November 6.
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(UPDATED October 31, 2026 02:01 UTC)
The Zelda anniversary Switch 2 sold out quickly, though more restocks are expected at major retailers. In-store events are scheduled for November 5, with Walmart and Target online orders November 6. Woot discounted a Zelda-themed controller to $55.99.