Scalpers Mark Up Zelda Ocarina Bonuses on eBay
Resellers are listing limited pre-order extras for the Ocarina of Time remake at prices far above retail.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Gaming
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Sellers on eBay are listing bonus items tied to the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for hundreds of pounds, after physical copies sold out on the Nintendo Store. The bonuses include a replica Nintendo 64 box and spiritual stones that were distributed in limited quantities.
Why it matters
The listings show how limited pre-order extras can be resold at steep markups once supply runs short. The pattern may repeat around the GTA 6 release on November 19.
One eBay listing asks £720.70 for the game, a replica Nintendo 64 box and an ocarina key ring, while another offers the same items for £516.70 plus £6.84 delivery. An electric ocarina is listed at £119.99 on eBay, compared with £44.99 new at other retailers.
The players
Nintendo
Nintendo is the Japanese video game company that publishes the Legend of Zelda series and operates the Nintendo Store.
eBay
eBay is an online marketplace where individual sellers list new and used goods for auction or fixed-price sale.
The details
The replica Nintendo 64 box was available in limited quantities in the UK, France and Canada, mainly at specific shops during midnight launch events. Physical copies of the game are now sold out on the Nintendo Store, where the spiritual stones were a pre-order extra.
Timeline
The Ocarina of Time remake launched with its limited pre-order bonuses.
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, a date that may bring similar scalper activity.
Culture Shift
Resellers have long exploited scarce Nintendo releases, as seen with limited hardware runs, and the Ocarina of Time listings continue that pattern. Collectors increasingly treat game bonuses as tradeable assets rather than simple extras.
Buyers who want the pre-order extras now may pay several times the retail price on resale sites. Waiting for restocks or buying the standard edition avoids the premium on the bonus items.
The takeaway
Limited pre-order bonuses can carry steep resale premiums, so checking retail prices before paying a marketplace seller can save money. Buyers should compare listings against the new price of the item they want.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Metro.
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