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Ocarina of Time remake physical preorders are $10 off at Walmart
Walmart is offering physical preorders of the remastered The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 at a discount, pricing the game at $59.88, which is $10 cheaper than the physical edition elsewhere and matches the digital price. The remake, announced during Nintendo's September livestream, has generated significant buzz and represents a major graphical and mechanical overhaul of the classic title. It is due to launch on 5th November 2026, with Walmart's preorder expected to arrive in time for release day.
The remaster includes substantial upgrades such as improved shadows, physics and environmental detail, alongside new features including a free camera and a "Threads of Time" mechanic to help players find objectives. Notably, Link now has a dedicated jump button, a first for the series, since the original game only let him leap automatically off ledges. The article also rounds up several unrelated tech deals, including discounts on a Corsair gaming mouse, JBL earbuds and an Olight tabletop lamp.
In short
- Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remaster preorders discounted to $59.88 at Walmart
- Game releases 5th November 2026 with major graphical and gameplay updates
- Link gets a dedicated jump button for the first time in the series
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure game first released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Players guide Link, a young hero, through a fantasy world as he explores, solves puzzles and fights enemies.
Nintendo makes the Zelda games, and the new version is designed for its Switch 2 console. Its changes update the original’s visuals and controls, while keeping its story and setting familiar to returning players. The game’s release matters to fans because Ocarina of Time is one of the best-known entries in the long-running series.
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