Leaked Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller images surface

Leaked images appearing to show packaging for a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 and Pro Controller themed around The Legend of Zelda have circulated online, suggesting Nintendo may be planning hardware to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary. The images, first posted on social media, depict a console and controller with a gold and black design featuring the iconic Triforce emblem and a dedicated 40th anniversary logo.

The leaked packaging shows a Switch 2 console with dark green Joy-Con controllers, one of which bears a Triforce symbol. The console's dock features a more elaborate gold Triforce design on a black background. The accompanying Pro Controller shares the black and gold color scheme, with a gold Triforce centered between the buttons and green accents on the grips. A closer look at the controller's packaging also reveals a small, pixelated image of Link from the original NES game.

These images align with previous rumors and were confirmed by Brazilian journalist and Universo Nintendo editor-in-chief Necro Felipe Lima, who stated the leaked images were "exactly as I saw it previously" and affirmed their legitimacy. The designs are not specifically tied to the...