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Could a remade Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time be exciting enough to revitalise Switch 2 hardware sales? That was the big question. And early sales figures suggest the answer is yes, it can.

The Switch 2, which had been declining in hardware sales over the last few months , just had its highest (dollar) sales week of 2026 in the US so far following the game's release, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella on Bluesky .

The accompanying Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Edition console in particular is responsible for a notable jump in Switch 2 hardware dollar sales. The themed, special edition console has been popular, with various retailers immediately running out of stock and a rise in scalping .

It's worth noting that The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Edition console, priced $520 / £430, does not include a copy of the game.…