Updated
Updated · VICE · Jul 24
Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Points to Zelda 40th Anniversary Console and Controller in 2026
Updated
Updated · VICE · Jul 24

Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Points to Zelda 40th Anniversary Console and Controller in 2026

3 articles · Updated · VICE · Jul 24

Summary

  • Multiple insiders now say Nintendo is preparing both a limited-edition Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and a matching Pro Controller, expanding an earlier accessory-only rumor.
  • The new claim is that neither product is specifically tied to an Ocarina of Time remake, even though both could still launch alongside that rumored 2026 game.
  • Shpeshal Nick said the console and controller are simply "Zelda themed," while journalist Necro Felipe described the controller as a 40th Anniversary Edition with green accents, gold detailing and a centered Triforce crest.
  • Nintendo has not confirmed either product, leaving the timing and final branding unclear as Zelda's 40th anniversary speculation builds around late-2026 hardware plans.

Insights

Could a rumored green-and-gold Zelda controller be our first real clue about Nintendo's highly secretive Switch 2 launch plans?
What do Nintendo's confidential European design filings actually reveal about unconfirmed hardware celebrating Zelda's 40th anniversary?