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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has revived the midnight game launch – but was it worth the wait?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has revived the midnight game launch – but was it worth the wait?

Summary

Fans queued at midnight outside an Argos store on Oxford Street in London for the release of a 4K remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2. Many were drawn by a limited-edition ocarina-shaped keyring and replica of the original 1998 game box, but long delays meant some left without collecting the box in person.

Key Facts

  • About 500 fans joined the queue outside the Oxford Street Argos.
  • The game was scheduled for release at midnight on Thursday.
  • The launch drew queues in cities including Melbourne and Mexico City.
  • Nintendo executives attended launch events, including Bill Trinen in San Francisco.
  • The launch offered an ocarina-shaped keyring and a replica of the original 1998 N64 box.
  • The author joined the London queue at 10:45 p.m.
  • At 2 a.m., some customers were told to leave their details to receive the box by post.
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