Overview
- Nintendo listed US pre-orders for the HORI Electric Ocarina on the Nintendo Store at $49.99 with a November 5, 2026 release, a move first reported in coverage dated September 14, 2026.
- The device is an electronic toy that is operated by pressing a mouthpiece button and finger buttons rather than blowing, and it is explicitly not a traditional, playable ocarina.
- The ocarina offers Free Play and Auto‑Play modes, plays 12 preprogrammed songs, and includes a volume dial, headphone jack, and built‑in external speaker for local audio.
- When used with Switch 2’s sound recognition the accessory can trigger corresponding in‑game effects, and its functionality links with the game’s Zelda Notes app to save and share songs via QR codes.
- The pre‑order came as a surprise shadow drop after the main reveal, and outlets warn initial stock may be limited given rapid sellouts of recent Zelda Switch 2 hardware with Nintendo planning phased restocks in some regions.