# The ‘Zelda’ Switch 2 Console Release Is A Confirmed Disaster For Some

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-zelda-switch-2-console-release-is-a-confirmed-disaster-for-some/
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:48:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:08:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/zelda-switch-2-ocarina-of-time-edition-preorder-cancel-delay-walmart-target/
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Zelda Switch 2 pre-orders have faced delays and cancellations.
- Walmart says some delayed orders will still be fulfilled.
- The console is scarce, but the game is easier to find.

## Summary

The special-edition Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 launch has been disrupted by order and supply problems at major retailers. Some customers with confirmed pre-orders have faced cancellations, delays or been unable to collect their consoles, while others may still have to wait for store shipments.

Walmart said some stores had oversold stock or were affected by supply-chain delays, though it says delayed orders will not be cancelled. Target customers have also reported unshipped, postponed or cancelled orders; Best Buy appears less affected, but some game orders may arrive after release. The console is scarce, while the game remains more widely available.

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