Ethan Crossfield 
Nintendo may be preparing its first major Switch 2 special edition, and the leaked design is centered on The Legend of Zelda. Images reportedly show a black, green, and gold console with matching Joy-Cons and dock, alongside a themed Pro Controller. Fans interested in the hardware should wait for Nintendo’s confirmation, while Zelda players may want to watch upcoming Direct announcements for more information on both the console and the rumored Ocarina of Time remake.
What changed with the leaked Switch 2 hardware?
The reported special edition uses Zelda-inspired colors and symbols rather than copying the look of one confirmed game. The Joy-Cons and dock are said to feature the Triforce, giving the system a broader franchise identity. That distinction matters because the console has not been officially described as an Ocarina of Time edition, even though its rumored release is closely linked to the remake. A Zelda-themed Switch 2 Pro Controller has also appeared in the leak, with a design that echoes the console. Nintendo’s existing Switch 2 Pro Controllers cost $89.99, making that the most reasonable expectation for the Zelda version, although its final price has not been confirmed.
Who should pay attention before buying a Switch 2?
The leak is most relevant to Zelda collectors and players who have delayed buying Nintendo’s latest hybrid console in anticipation of a special edition. The rumored system could offer a more distinctive design than the standard model, but there is no official release date, retail listing, or confirmed price for the Zelda variant. The source suggests a possible $499.99 price, while also noting that Nintendo could charge more for the special edition. Separately, Nintendo is set to raise the Switch 2’s price to $499.99 starting September 1. New buyers are expected to receive a choice of one free game—Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, or Pokemon Pokopia—which may make the standard purchase more attractive while fans wait.
What could Nintendo reveal next?
Rumors point to a Nintendo Direct in September that could focus heavily on Zelda, but Nintendo has not confirmed such an event. If it happens, the presentation would be a logical setting for the first proper look at the Ocarina of Time remake, the leaked special-edition console, and the matching Pro Controller. The remake itself has no announced release date. November has been suggested as a possible launch window based on Nintendo’s pattern of releasing a major game each month, but that remains speculation rather than an announced plan. Until Nintendo addresses the hardware directly, the leak should be treated as an early signal, not a buying deadline.
What players should know
- The leaked console reportedly has black, green, and gold Zelda styling.
- The Joy-Cons and dock are said to include Triforce imagery.
- A matching Zelda-themed Switch 2 Pro Controller has also leaked.
- The console’s price and launch date remain unconfirmed.
- A September Zelda-focused Nintendo Direct is rumored, not official.
- The Ocarina of Time remake still has no confirmed release date.
Expert View
The leak is credible enough to follow, but not strong enough to justify delaying a purchase or assuming a November launch. Zelda fans should watch Nintendo’s next announcements, while undecided buyers can compare the potential collector appeal of the special edition with the confirmed value of the standard bundle.
