Nintendo just unveiled a special edition Switch 2 for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, but players' first battle wasn't against Ganon—it was against pre-order stock that vanished faster than expected. After the announcement on the evening of September 8th, related products immediately went up for pre-order. By the next morning, the phrase "40th Anniversary Pro Controller sold out after pre-orders opened" was already trending on X.
On the morning of September 9th, X user "マスダ／ゲームさんぽ" (@game_masuda) posted a screenshot of the My Nintendo Store product page, showing the special edition console, Pro Controller, and carrying case all marked "Sold Out." They couldn't help but write, "Is it really sold out...? It was still there late last night. I hope everyone who wanted one managed to get it." That lament of "it was still there last night" resonated deeply with many players who missed out.
These items are part of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary announcement, including the special edition "The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2" priced at 62,980 yen, a Pro Controller with a display stand, and a carrying case with a screen protector, priced at 12,980 yen and 3,980 yen respectively. All three products are scheduled to be released in Japan on October 29, 2026. The console itself does not include any game software.
Based on inventory records shared by users, it seems the accessories were the first to vanish. X user Uni (@univoice) noted while observing the store's status in the early hours that reports of the Pro Controller being out of stock began appearing around 2:20 AM. They estimated it took about two hours from when pre-orders opened until it showed as sold out. At that time, the special edition console still seemed available for order, but by morning, other users gradually discovered it was also marked as out of stock.
Seeing the stock disappear so quickly, some in the comments immediately reacted with "Wait, what?! LOL," while others expressed frustration, saying they saw the items in the morning but by the time they finished watching the Nintendo Direct and wanted to buy, it was too late. On the flip side, players who placed their orders last night were relieved they didn't hesitate, and some directly called for a restock of the 40th Anniversary Pro Controller, exclaiming that it sold out way too fast this time.
Of course, not every player walked away empty-handed. User ASH (@WiePMo25VhDT7zA) discovered the items were available for pre-order early in the morning and, after a tense scramble from "Wait, it's already on sale?!" to successfully completing checkout, excitedly announced they had snagged the special edition console. However, they later mentioned that most of the accessories were already out of stock at that time. During the discussion, some also posted pre-order pages from other retail channels, reminding players who missed out on the official store's stock to check other places.
It's important to note that these screenshots reflect the inventory status of various stores at specific times and do not mean the products are permanently sold out across all channels in Japan. Additional pre-order slots or restocks may still occur. However, with the Pro Controller reportedly selling out in about two hours, and even the console becoming unavailable by the next morning, players hoping to complete this 40th-anniversary collection will likely need to get their restock notifications ready.
via： X Trending