Skipping the Ocarina of Time Pro Controller Shortage Might Save You Serious Cash
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
As Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time Pro Controllers remain sold out, players can save money by picking up the previous Tears of the Kingdom model at retailers like Woot and GameStop.
Nintendo recently gave players a first look at gameplay for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside a stunning special edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller. Unsurprisingly, both items vanished from major retail shelves almost instantly, leaving fans scrambling to secure hardware ahead of the November 5 release. If you are tired of refreshing store pages and fighting scalpers, a solid alternative is sitting right on sale through retailers like Woot and GameStop, according to a recent report by Polygon.
For $69.99, you can pick up the 2023 Switch 1 Pro Controller featuring a striking design inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While it lacks some of the bells and whistles of the new Switch 2 hardware, such as the 3.5mm headphone jack, programmable back buttons, and dedicated GameChat C button, it still delivers the reliable build quality players expect from Nintendo. The older model swaps the flashy metallic Triforce embellishments of the newer variant for a more subdued black, gold, and white Zonai aesthetic.
With the new Ocarina of Time controllers commanding steep prices and widespread out-of-stock notices, grabbing the Tears of the Kingdom edition is a smart way to upgrade your setup without paying inflated resale prices. Of course, if you are dead set on matching your gear to the upcoming remake, you can always download the Nintendo Store app and set up restock notifications while you wait. Either way, smart shoppers know how to bypass the hardware FOMO and keep their gaming budgets intact.
Tags: Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda, Hardware, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon