To celebrate The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary, I’m splashing out on some of the best merch and games the franchise has to offer

A collection of Zelda merchandise — (Image credit: Amazon / Nintendo / Edited by Gemini)

In my time as a The Legend of Zelda super-fan, I’ve also amassed (read: hoarded) an embarrassingly extensive collection of Zelda swag. From game card holders to plushies, keychains to controllers, I've got it all.

Now, as the 40th anniversary of the franchise looms, I’m on the hunt for the best games, merchandise, and gaming hardware to add to my collection, and there’s no better time than right now to celebrate all that makes the Zelda franchise so great.

Below, you’ll find the best Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda games, accessories, and collectors' items – many of which I personally own or have gifted to friends – to add to your very own Zelda shrine. Happy shopping!

Chosen by

Josephine Watson

I’ve had a bona fide obsession with all things The Legend of Zelda ever since I was four, having grown up watching my dad attempt (in vain) countless water temples, trounce various manifestations of Ganon, and encounter many wacky characters along the way. Now, I'm a real grown-up with grown-up money, which I broadly choose to spend on products just like (and including) those below.

8 of the best The Legend of Zelda games (Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 & more)

14 of the best The Legend of Zelda gaming accessories

9 of the best The Legend of Zelda display pieces

3 of the best The Legend of Zelda apparel

6 of the best The Legend of Zelda toys and board games

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Josephine Watson is TechRadar's Managing Editor - Lifestyle. Josephine is an award-winning journalist (PPA 30 under 30 2024), having previously written on a variety of topics, from pop culture to gaming and even the energy industry, joining TechRadar to support general site management. She is a smart home nerd, champion of TechRadar's sustainability efforts as well and an advocate for internet safety and education. She has used her position to fight for progressive approaches towards diversity and inclusion, mental health, and neurodiversity in corporate settings. Generally, you'll find her fiddling with her smart home setup, watching Disney movies, playing on her Switch, or rewatching the extended edition of Lord of the Rings... again.

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