HORI's Electric Ocarina Ships Alongside Switch 2 Ocarina of Time
HORI is taking pre-orders on Amazon.co.jp for an electronic ocarina tied to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2, priced at 7,981 yen as of October 30.
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Why it matters
The accessory is built around the game's voice recognition, so the ocarina only matters if players actually perform into the Switch 2, which ties the hardware to a specific in-game mechanic rather than being a display piece.
Key Facts
- HORI is taking pre-orders on Amazon.co.jp for the Electric Ocarina of Time at 7,981 yen as of October 30.
- The electronic ocarina links with the voice recognition feature of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2.
- The unit includes all 12 songs from the game, with free-play and auto-play modes.
- Nintendo releases the Switch 2 title on November 5, 2026.
- The product has obtained Nintendo licensing and includes a volume dial, earphone jack, and display stand base.
The licensed unit pairs with the game's voice recognition feature and holds all 12 songs, with a free-play mode and an auto-play mode. Nintendo releases the game on November 5, 2026.
The unit is an electronic ocarina, not a wind instrument: it produces no sound from blowing, and playing means pressing the finger holes. Two modes cover that, one free performance and one auto-play that runs all 12 songs from the game. HORI also includes a volume dial, an earphone jack, and a stand base, so the ocarina can sit on display or be played quietly through headphones. The product has Nintendo licensing, and the article notes players can use it alongside the software when the Switch 2 title arrives on November 5, 2026.
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