{
  "id": 6425387,
  "title": "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Amiibo Are Up for Preorder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-amiibo-are-up-for-preorder",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T13:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-amiibo-are-up-for-preorder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, set to release in November for Nintendo Switch 2, has been generating significant buzz. Preorders for the game have been met with a surge in traffic, indicating an overwhelming anticipation for the game. Nintendo is also introducing a pair of amiibo figures, Young Link and Young Zelda, which are available for preorder at various retailers. These figures, priced at $24.99 each, are selling out rapidly, so potential buyers are advised to secure a preorder promptly if they find one in stock. Nintendo has not announced specific release dates for these amiibo, but they are expected to become available in 2027. The figures can be purchased from Best Buy, GameStop, and directly from Nintendo, all at the same price point of $24.99. Nintendo emphasizes that the scanning of these amiibo in the remake game will grant players an in-game mask that replicates the original game's angular, low-poly style. This design choice is described as charming. The inspiration behind these figures stems from their appearances in the original N64 game, where young Link and young Zelda cross paths. Following the release of the game and these figures, Nintendo has also opened preorders for several Zelda 40th anniversary edition items. These items are scheduled to be released on October 29, just a week before the Ocarina of Time remake lands on the market.",
  "summary": "Preorders are live for Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo from the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake. But they're selling out fast.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}