Zelda Switch 2 restocks promised after Nintendo underestimated demand

Nintendo says it misjudged how many people would want the limited edition Zelda-themed Switch 2 console, but more units are coming.

According to a report from Nintendo Life, the company's 'underestimated' demand for the special console, which was revealed last month to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. This led to widespread pre-order sellouts and supply shortages.

The message from Nintendo, as relayed by the outlet, is to 'please be patient' while they work on restocking the item. No specific timeline for when more units will be available was provided.

The company reportedly made these comments during a recent interview with the YouTube channel Co. The special edition console's exact design and official name were not detailed in the provided summary.