New leak claims the first special edition Nintendo Switch 2 will be released to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary and yes, there are pictures

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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:12:22 +0000

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Nintendo could be planning to release a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 and Pro Controller inspired by The Legend of Zelda.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 and Pro Controller have reportedly leaked New images posted online appear to show the packaging for 40th anniversary Zelda editions of the console and Pro Controller Nintendo has yet to formally announce new special edition hardware Nintendo could be planning to release a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controller inspired by The Legend of Zelda , after leaked images were posted online.

That's according to the Centro LEAKS account on X (via VGC ), which posted
two images showing the packaging for the themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, which are seemingly designed to celebrate Zelda's 40th anniversary. The
Switch 2 has black and green Joy-Cons with the iconic Triforce emblem on one side, while the dock itself has the more elaborate design, showing the gold Triforce on the front. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Similarly, the Pro Controller has black and green grips, with a different
gold Triforce in the center. Looking more closely at the packaging, you can also see a 40th anniversary logo. First limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 coming soon pic.twitter.com/cli7icFkbp August 11, 2026 Brazilian journalist and Universo Nintendo editor-in-chief Necro Felipe Lima previously claimed to have been shown both products, and in a separate post , said the new images are "exactly as I saw it previously." You may like The rumors were true! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'will be reborn' on Nintendo Switch 2 this year A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in Europe 'Nintendo products are fully compliant with these requirements' A new Nintendo Switch 2 model featuring a removable battery will be released in the EU soon to meet regulations

If these leaks are real, I'm glad I waited to purchase a Switch 2. However, Nintendo hasn't made an official announcement just yet, but it would be the first special edition Switch 2 since the console launched.

Additionally, while some speculated that Nintendo would release a new special edition Switch 2 alongside The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake ,
which is due to arrive this year, it appears the supposed leaked console may not be inspired by the game. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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