Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Order Bonus Hits Nostalgia Hard with One Major Regional Catch
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The upcoming Zelda Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 features a nostalgic N64-style holographic slipcover pre-order bonus, but the physical extra is strictly exclusive to Canada.
As reported by GameRant, the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 is leaning heavily into franchise history with a new physical pre-order incentive. EB Games Canada is offering a holographic slipcover designed to look exactly like the original 1998 Nintendo 64 box art. For collectors and longtime fans, it is a brilliant nod to gaming history that bridges the gap between retro nostalgia and modern hardware.
However, players outside of Canada are completely out of luck. The exclusive N64-styled slipcover is limited to that specific retailer and region, leaving the rest of the global community to look on from the sidelines. Regional physical bonuses are nothing new in the industry, echoing past collector exclusions like the missing SteelBook editions for previous Zelda remakes in North America, but it still stings for dedicated fans chasing a complete physical collection.
Beyond the physical collector items, the Switch 2 remake is modernizing the classic adventure in substantial ways. Nintendo has confirmed major graphical overhauls alongside hardware-specific features like motion-controlled aiming, microphone support for playing the in-game Ocarina, and integration with the mobile app. With the November 5 release date closing in fast, the remake is shaping up to be a major system seller for Nintendo's newer hardware generation, even if securing the best physical perks requires living in the right postal code.
Tags: Zelda, Nintendo Switch 2, Retro Gaming, Gaming News, Collectors
Original article: Game Rant