Fans Line Up for Ocarina of Time Remaster
Shoppers queued outside Best Buy stores in the Tulsa area as the remastered game and limited-edition hardware went on sale.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Gaming
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Fans lined up outside Best Buy stores in Owasso, Tulsa Hills, midtown Tulsa and south Tulsa to buy the remastered Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Limited-edition Switch 2 Pro controllers and Zelda 40th anniversary consoles were also sold in limited quantities.
Why it matters
The release marks the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise and revisits a title first released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. Strong turnout for physical retail launches shows continued demand for classic games in new versions.
The original Ocarina of Time launched in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, and the remaster arrived 28 years later for the franchise's 40th anniversary. Limited-edition Switch 2 Pro controllers and Zelda 40th anniversary consoles were sold in limited quantities, but no stock counts or prices were included in the reporting.
The players
Best Buy
Best Buy is a large American consumer electronics retailer with stores across the United States that sold the remaster on release day.
Nintendo
Nintendo is the Japanese video game company that developed and published The Legend of Zelda franchise, including the original Ocarina of Time.
The details
Fans queued outside several Best Buy locations in the Tulsa area to purchase the game on release day. The remaster was released alongside limited-edition controllers and consoles tied to the franchise anniversary.
Timeline
1998: The original Ocarina of Time released for Nintendo 64.
November 5, 2026: Remaster released with fans lining up at Best Buy stores.
Legacy Revival
Nintendo's 2026 Ocarina of Time remaster returns to the 1998 Nintendo 64 original that set the template for 3D Zelda games. The launch follows the franchise's 40th anniversary, placing the release within a wider pattern of revisiting landmark titles.
Shoppers hoping to buy the limited-edition Switch 2 Pro controllers or Zelda 40th anniversary consoles may need to visit stores early, since quantities are limited. Players looking for the remaster can expect it to be available in physical retail as well as through digital channels.
The takeaway
Fans who want limited-edition Zelda hardware or the Ocarina of Time remaster should plan to shop early, since physical retail launches can draw large crowds. Checking store availability before visiting can help avoid wasted trips.
Further reading
For more on classic titles being re-released, explore our Gaming coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTUL.
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