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‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ Fans Devastated by Weeklong Shipping Delays
Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake has received glowing early reviews, but some fans who pre-ordered physical copies through Amazon are facing delivery delays. Many are due to arrive after the weekend, with some orders pushed back by as much as a week, leaving buyers unable to play on release day.
Amazon’s customer service account apologised but gave only a general explanation, citing unforeseen changes in obtaining items for dispatch. The delays come as digital purchases grow: Nintendo reported that 61.5% of software sales from April to June were digital, up 2.2 percentage points from the previous year. Most Switch 2 releases use game cards that require a download, raising concerns about storage and long-term access.
In short
- Amazon pre-orders of the Ocarina of Time remake are arriving late.
- Some fans face delays of up to a week.
- Digital sales made up 61.5% of Nintendo software sales in April to June.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a well-known Nintendo adventure game, and this remake is a new version for the company’s Switch 2 console. Fans could pre-order a physical copy, which is supplied on a game card, or buy the game digitally through Nintendo’s online shop.
Amazon is one of the retailers selling physical copies, but some pre-orders are arriving after the game’s release day. Amazon apologised and said unforeseen changes in obtaining items for dispatch had affected orders, without giving a more specific reason.
The delays come as digital games make up a growing share of Nintendo’s software sales. Many Switch 2 game cards still require a download, prompting questions about console storage and how players will access games over time.