The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeSwitch 2 Remake is now available for pre-orders along with the game’s price, and for better or worse, it’s cheaper than many players were expecting.
Third-party seller Playasia, although not directly owned by Nintendo, has already done this. OOT The remake is available for pre-order for $59.99. Buying from a third party rather than directly from Nintendo may have its downsides, but the most interesting part of this isn’t even the fact that players can already pre-order the game, it’s that the price is below the new $70 “standard” that new Switch 2 games are enjoying. Donkey Kong Bananza go far, not to mention World of Mario Kartprice 80 dollars.
The saying “you get what you pay for” comes to mind, and that’s a very troubling prospect when it comes to a remake of the greatest and most influential 3D adventure video game of all time.
Ocarina of Time’s $60 pre-order price is both a blessing and a curse
While Playasia’s price is $60 per OOT This is not a direct statement from Nintendo, the site is known to honor its prices. This makes it more likely that the game will be released for the same price elsewhere.
If The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time actually selling for $60 in a world where Mario Kart costs $80, that’s a serious cause for concern. This means that this game is actually a simple remake with very few changes or additions from the original, other than a visual overhaul and probably some quality of life improvements.
While fans of the original will still definitely check it out, it’s not nearly as exciting as the idea of ​​a massive reimagining with big improvements across the board.
Players who were hoping to see, for example, a larger, denser Hyrule board or the addition of the Temple of Light can probably kiss those dreams goodbye if this game actually costs $60.
Obviously, those fans who simply wanted the same game with better graphics and controls will have a lot of fun with this, and rightfully so. Ocarina of Time is still an absolute masterpiece, and either way it’s sure to be a lot of fun. It’s hard to argue that a game being cheap is actually a bad thing, but in the case of the highest-rated game of all time, it’s definitely a concern when comparing it to other modern AAA games.
It is also difficult to imagine how resale another straight remake Ocarina of Time could be Nintendo’s big holiday game in 2026, not to mention rival GTA 6 as a system seller for Switch 2.
There’s still a possibility that Playasia’s price at this point is just a placeholder or that it’s a mistake from a third-party seller trying to jump on Nintendo’s announcement, but that could just be wishful thinking.
Although it’s interesting to finally see a pre-order for Ocarina of Time rise and it may be tempting to jump at the chance right away, it’s recommended to wait for Nintendo’s official announcement and price list before jumping into pre-orders from any third-party retailer, Playasia or otherwise.
Released
2026
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Number of players
Single player