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UK preorders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake are live on Switch 2, with retailer prices, Nintendo bonuses, and a first-print sleeve.
UK preorders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake are now live for Nintendo Switch 2, according to IGN. Robert Anderson's report identifies Smyths, Nintendo's UK Store, Game, and ShopTo as the retailers currently accepting orders, while several other major retailers have not yet opened their listings.
IGN lists the game at £54.99 from Smyths, £58.99 for Nintendo's physical edition, and £49.99 for Nintendo's digital edition. Nintendo's UK Store is also offering the Ocarina of Time Spiritual Stones as a free preorder bonus, while an Ocarina of Time pin is available for an additional cost. Every copy from the first print run is also reported to include a textured foil cover sleeve.
Those details make the UK launch more than a simple availability update. Players now have multiple prices and bonus options to compare, but the full retailer picture is not settled. IGN says Amazon, Argos, and Currys had not gone live at the time of its report, so potential buyers may still want to wait before deciding where to place an order.
IGN reports that Smyths is taking preorders for £54.99. Nintendo's UK Store is charging £58.99 for the physical version and £49.99 for the digital edition. The report also names Game and ShopTo as retailers with preorders available.
These prices create a clear distinction between the physical and digital options listed by Nintendo. The digital edition is £9 cheaper than Nintendo's physical edition, while Smyths is £4 below Nintendo's physical price. That comparison applies only to the prices recorded by IGN. It does not establish that these are the final prices at every UK retailer or that other stores will match them.
Nintendo's UK Store preorder offer includes the Spiritual Stones at no extra cost, according to IGN. The report also describes an Ocarina of Time pin option priced at £61.98 with the physical game or £52.98 with the digital edition. Based on the listed totals, the pin package costs £3 more than the corresponding Nintendo game price, but IGN does not provide further details about the pin's size, design, or delivery terms.
IGN additionally reports that Smyths will include the textured foil sleeve in its preorder campaign. That matters because buyers choosing a retailer for price or convenience do not necessarily have to use Nintendo's own store to receive the sleeve, at least according to the confirmation cited by the publication.
The textured foil cover sleeve is described by IGN as a first-print inclusion for all copies in the initial print run. The report characterizes it as a shiny physical package element that has attracted strong interest from fans. It does not state how large the first print run will be, how long stock will last, or whether the sleeve will be sold separately later.
That missing information is important for anyone treating the sleeve as a priority. A preorder listing can show that a retailer is participating, but it cannot by itself confirm how many units remain or how long a store will continue to advertise the offer. IGN specifically confirms Smyths' participation, while the broader status of the sleeve at Game, ShopTo, and every other UK retailer is not detailed in the supplied report.
The Spiritual Stones and the pin are separate parts of Nintendo's UK Store offer as described by IGN. The stones are presented as a free preorder bonus, while the pin requires the higher package price. The source does not clarify whether the pin is available only with a particular edition, whether stock is limited, or whether Nintendo will offer either item after release.
For players who want a physical collectible, the practical comparison is therefore between three different considerations: the lower listed game price at Smyths, Nintendo's exclusive-looking bonus structure, and the value of the pin or sleeve. That is analysis based on the reported offers, not a confirmed ranking of the deals. The better choice depends on whether a buyer values the lowest listed physical price, Nintendo's bonus items, or the convenience of a digital copy.
IGN describes The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake as a full remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 original. According to the report, its graphics have been overhauled for modern standards, while Nintendo presents the project as a faithful interpretation rather than a version built around a large amount of new content.
The reported additions focus partly on presentation and character interaction. IGN says characters Link meets throughout the adventure will have more dialogue, giving them more personality. The source does not provide examples of those scenes or indicate how much additional writing has been added, so the scale of that change remains unconfirmed.
Several control and convenience updates are also listed. IGN reports a fully free-roaming camera, a dedicated jump button, a roll or run button, and motion-control aiming. Cutscenes are said to feature full voice acting. These features suggest a version designed to reduce some of the friction associated with an older control scheme, but that is analysis rather than a hands-on judgment. The source does not include independent testing of how these systems feel during play.
The remake is also reported to support the Zelda Notes app alongside the game. IGN says an audio input option will let players hum the game's songs so Link can play them in-game. A new Threads of Time menu will recap progress and identify the current objective. Together, these systems appear intended to provide more guidance and a more flexible way to interact with familiar musical puzzles, although their exact implementation is not explained in the report.
For UK players, the immediate importance is access. Preorders are no longer limited to an announcement or a future retailer page, and shoppers can already compare physical and digital prices. The difference between Nintendo's £58.99 physical version and £49.99 digital version is large enough to make the format decision significant, while Smyths' £54.99 listing provides a lower reported price for a physical copy.
The bonus structure also gives collectors a reason to inspect each listing carefully. The textured sleeve is tied to the first print run, Nintendo's Spiritual Stones are described as a free preorder bonus, and the pin is connected to higher-priced packages from Nintendo's UK Store. Analysis: because these extras are not presented as identical offers across every retailer, the cheapest listing may not be the most attractive one for someone who wants physical memorabilia.
There is also a useful distinction between confirmed reporting and expectation. Confirmed by IGN are the retailers currently named, the listed prices, the Nintendo bonus descriptions, Smyths' reported sleeve participation, and the broad set of remake features. It is not confirmed by the supplied source whether all retailers will offer the same sleeve, how long preorder stock will last, or whether the bonuses will be available after the initial campaign.
Players should also be cautious about reading the phrase “full remake” as a promise of a substantially expanded adventure. IGN's account instead emphasizes a faithful approach with upgraded graphics, additional dialogue, control changes, voice acting, app support, and interface improvements. The source does not establish the length of the game, the extent of any new areas, or whether the remake changes the original story.
Readers looking for a version of the classic adventure in the supplied catalog can find Legend Of Zelda, The - Ocarina Of Time (V1.2). The catalog also includes Legend of Zelda, The: Majora's Mask and Legend of Zelda, The.
These catalog entries provide an immediate way to revisit related Zelda games while the Switch 2 remake's preorder campaign develops. They should not be treated as evidence about the remake's performance, features, or release condition. The supplied source contains no first-hand testing of the new version, and this article does not present a hands-on verdict.
The next useful evidence will come from the remaining UK retailer listings. IGN says Amazon, Argos, and Currys had not yet opened their preorders, so their eventual prices and bonus terms could change the current comparison. Their listings may also clarify whether the textured sleeve is standard across participating retailers or limited to selected campaigns.
Stock is another open question. IGN reports that the game remains easy to preorder while separately noting that the Zelda 40th Anniversary console and accessories are sold out at Nintendo and Smyths. That comparison does not prove the remake will sell out, but it shows why buyers interested in limited physical extras may want to monitor availability rather than assume the first-print package will remain in stock.
The supplied report also leaves several product details unanswered. It does not confirm a release date, the size of the first print run, the availability period for the Spiritual Stones or pin, or the final preorder terms at every retailer. It also does not provide footage or independent performance testing for the free camera, motion controls, voice acting, Zelda Notes integration, audio input, or Threads of Time menu.
For now, the confirmed development is straightforward: UK preorders have opened, the listed prices range from £49.99 for Nintendo's digital edition to £58.99 for its physical edition, and buyers have access to different bonus options depending on the retailer and package. The most useful next step is to compare the remaining UK listings once they go live and check the exact terms before ordering.