TL;DR: The Zelda 40th Anniversary Pro Controller for Switch 2 costs $99.99, or $109.99 with the Hyrule display stand, against $89.99 for the standard Pro Controller. As of November 11 it is sold out everywhere. Nintendo says more stock is coming but has given no date. At $99.99 it's worth it if you want a Pro Controller anyway. At reseller prices of $200+, it isn't.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Pro Controller is a Switch 2 Pro Controller in a Zelda-themed shell. It launched on October 29, 2026 at $99.99, per Nintendo's store listing. A $109.99 version adds a display stand with a map of Hyrule and is sold only through the Nintendo Store. Both are listed as out of stock today. Most people searching for it want three answers: what it costs, when it comes back and whether it's worth paying for.
Data as of November 11, 2026. Stock changes daily, so check the restock table below for the latest drops. If you're buying it to play the remake, our Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake controls guide shows the button layout it was designed around.
Zelda Pro Controller price and editions
The Zelda edition costs $10 more than the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller ($89.99, Nintendo Store), and the stand edition costs $20 more. Prices below are Nintendo's US store prices, with stock checked on November 11.
| Product | Nintendo Store price (US) | Where to buy | Stock (Nov 11, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 Pro Controller – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition | $99.99 | Nintendo Store and retailers (Walmart, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, Amazon) | Out of stock |
| Pro Controller + display stand – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition | $109.99 | Nintendo Store only | Out of stock |
| Switch 2 Pro Controller (standard black) | $89.99 | Nintendo Store and retailers | In stock |
| Nintendo Switch 2 – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition (console) | $519.99 | Nintendo Store and retailers | Sold out, restocks in waves |
| Carrying case + screen protector – Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition | $39.99 | Nintendo Store and retailers | Varies |
The $99.99 price is Nintendo's usual special-edition rate: the Resident Evil Requiem Edition Pro Controller from February 2026 also lists at $99.99. Anything above $109.99 for a new Zelda controller is a reseller markup.
Release date and where it's sold
The Zelda Pro Controller and the display-stand version both released on October 29, 2026, the same day as the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 and carrying case. That was a week before The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launched on November 5. The standard $99.99 controller is sold at Nintendo's store and major US retailers. The $109.99 stand bundle is a Nintendo Store exclusive, as Tom's Guide also notes in its restock tracker.
Will the Zelda Pro Controller restock?
Yes, Nintendo has said more stock is coming, but there is no date. Nintendo of Latin America executive Bill van Zyll told press that the company "underestimated" demand for the 40th Anniversary hardware and that restocks are planned without specific dates or quantities, per GamesRadar. Since then, stock has arrived in short drops at single retailers and sold out within hours.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | Zelda 40th Anniversary hardware revealed in the Zelda Direct; pre-orders sold out almost immediately |
| October 19–20, 2026 | Nintendo exec Bill van Zyll: Nintendo "underestimated" demand, restocks planned, no dates |
| October 29, 2026 | Release day for the console, Pro Controller and carrying case |
| November 5, 2026 | Best Buy sells the controller at in-store midnight launch events for Ocarina of Time; Walmart restocks online and sells out the same afternoon |
| November 6, 2026 | Target and Best Buy restock and sell out; Walmart lists the controller at $213.99, about double MSRP |
| November 11, 2026 | Nintendo Store lists both Zelda Pro Controller versions as out of stock; no new date announced |
Retailer by retailer, here is what happened in the Ocarina of Time launch week, per Tom's Guide's live restock tracker:
| Retailer | Last restock | How it sold |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | November 5 (online) | Sold out within hours; listed at $213.99 on November 6 |
| Best Buy | November 5 (in-store midnight) and November 6 | Sold out |
| Target | November 6 | Sold out |
| GameStop | In-store only | Check your local store by phone |
| Amazon | No restock confirmed | Listing page live |
| Nintendo Store | No restock confirmed since launch | Only seller of the display-stand version |
The pattern so far: drops come around big Zelda dates, often in-store first. Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop have prioritized in-store restocks, per Tom's Guide. If you want the stand version, Nintendo's own store is the only place to watch.
Zelda vs regular Switch 2 Pro Controller: what's different?
Only the look, as far as Nintendo's listings show. The Zelda listing describes "decorative patterns and illustrations inspired by the Legend of Zelda game series". It shows the same 5220 mAh battery and Switch 2 system as the standard model, and it names no hardware changes.
| Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition | Standard Switch 2 Pro Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 ($109.99 with stand) | $89.99 |
| Design | Zelda patterns and illustrations; optional stand with a map of Hyrule | Black |
| Battery (per Nintendo listing) | Lithium-ion, 5220 mAh | Lithium-ion, 5220 mAh |
| GL / GR back buttons | Not listed separately; Nintendo describes only cosmetic changes | Yes, mappable to any button |
| 3.5 mm audio jack, C Button, HD Rumble 2, amiibo | Not listed separately | Yes |
| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 (per Nintendo) | Only Nintendo Switch 2 (per Nintendo) |
| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
Neither Zelda listing repeats the full feature list. Nothing on them suggests the GL/GR back buttons, audio jack or HD Rumble 2 were removed, but Nintendo only confirms those features on the standard model's page. Both models are listed as Switch 2 only. On PC, Valve added Switch 2 Pro Controller support to the Steam Client Beta in November 2025, connected over USB on Windows, per TechRadar. That support didn't include Bluetooth.
Is the Zelda Pro Controller worth it?
At $99.99, yes, if you were going to buy a Switch 2 Pro Controller anyway. You pay $10, about 11%, for a collector design on the same controller. The stand edition's extra $10 only makes sense if you plan to display it.
At reseller prices, no. The $213.99 Walmart listing Tom's Guide spotted on November 6 costs more than two standard Pro Controllers. And it's the same hardware. If you need a controller for Ocarina of Time now, buy the black one at $89.99 and wait for the Zelda restock if you still want it.
For TV play in Ocarina of Time, any Switch 2 Pro Controller is the best option because of the back buttons. Map GL to L (Quick Select) and GR to D-pad Right (Navi) so your thumbs stay on both sticks during fights. Our controls guide covers the full setup.
Buying from a reseller? Test it first
With stock this thin, many people buy from eBay, Facebook Marketplace or third-party sellers. A $200 controller with stick drift is the worst outcome, so test it before you accept it, or within the return window. The steps in our used controller checklist apply here. These are the ones that matter most for this pad:
| Check | How | What a fail looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Stick drift | Use the Switch 2 test from our Switch 2 controller guide | Axis values that don't settle at zero when you let go |
| Every button incl. GL / GR and C | Press each one and watch it register once | Double inputs or a button that needs a hard press |
| HD Rumble 2 | Run a vibration test on each side | One motor silent or rattling |
| Battery | Charge to full, play for an hour | Big drop after a short session |
| Box and accessories | Look for the USB-C cable and, for the stand version, the Hyrule-map stand | Missing stand on a "stand edition" listing |
Our Switch 2 controller guide covers how to test a Switch 2 pad, and our gamepad tester guide explains how to read drift numbers. If the sticks drift, return it while you still can.