By Jon Scarr
Best Buy Canada has announced launch-night celebrations for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time at nine stores across Canada. The events take place November 4 and 5, with late-night shopping, giveaways, and limited quantities of the game and Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
The Toronto Bay & Dundas location is hosting the main celebration, but eight more stores from British Columbia to Quebec are getting involved. You don't need a ticket to attend, and costumes are optional.
Toronto Hosts a Zelda Cosplay Contest and Special Giveaways
Toronto's Bay & Dundas Best Buy is holding a judged Zelda cosplay contest, with the winner announced at 11:15 p.m. ET on November 4. The prize includes a Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition console and a copy of Ocarina of Time. The store is scheduled to reopen at midnight ET on November 5.
The first 200 guests in line are eligible for a Zelda poster, while supplies last. There'll also be an Ocarina of Time photo experience, hot chocolate, and snacks. Toronto is the only participating location with the judged cosplay contest.
Eight More Canadian Stores Join the Launch Celebration
The other eight stores will have photo opportunities, hot chocolate, and snacks too. Each location is offering posters to the first 100 guests in line, while supplies last. Anyone waiting in line in costume can also enter a draw for a $100 Best Buy gift card.
The gift card draws are scheduled for 11:15 p.m. ET on November 4. Best Buy lists 10:15 p.m. for Alberta and 9:15 p.m. for British Columbia. Entrants have to be at the store when the winners are selected.
Here's Best Buy Canada's published opening schedule for those eight stores:
| Best Buy store | Opening time as announced |
|---|---|
| Lansdowne Centre, Richmond, BC | Nov. 4, 10 p.m. PCT |
| Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam, BC | Nov. 4, 10 p.m. PCT |
| Near Sunridge Mall, Calgary, AB | Nov. 4, 11 p.m. ABT |
| Edmonton South, Edmonton, AB | Nov. 4, 11 p.m. ABT |
| St James, Winnipeg, MB | Nov. 5, 12 a.m. ET |
| Bramalea City Centre, Brampton, ON | Nov. 5, 12 a.m. ET |
| Ottawa East, Ottawa, ON | Nov. 5, 12 a.m. ET |
| Centreville, Montréal, QC | Nov. 5, 12 a.m. ET |
Limited-Edition Zelda Hardware Available During Launch Night
All nine participating stores are expected to have copies of Ocarina of Time alongside two Zelda 40th Anniversary products. Best Buy Canada lists the following minimum launch-night quantities per store:
- 175 copies of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Switch 2)
- 75 units of Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition
- 50 units of Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition
Those are minimum quantities listed by Best Buy, not a promise that stock will remain available throughout the event. Purchases are in-store only during launch night, while supplies last, and a one-per-household limit applies.
Already pre-ordered the game online? You can still join the celebrations, but you won't be able to collect that order at the event. Best Buy Canada is shipping online pre-orders to customers' addresses, with delivery possible as early as November 5.
Ocarina of Time launches on November 5 as a full Nintendo Switch 2 remake of the Nintendo 64 game.
Jon Scarr
Enjoying our coverage? Add 4ScarrsGaming as a Preferred Source on Google.
Comments
Post a Comment
Comments are moderated. Please stay respectful and on topic.