The HORI Electric OCARINA OF TIME is a licensed electronic replica of Link’s ocarina, built specifically for the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2.
It is not a controller and not a real wind instrument. You press the finger-hole buttons instead of blowing into it. The Switch 2’s microphone picks up the sound and triggers the matching in-game song/action.
Specs & features
Price: $49.99
Release: November 5, 2026 (same day as the remake) SKU: NSX-261U (US)
Modes: Free Play — press the holes like a real ocarina and play notes/melodies yourself Auto-Play — one-button playback of all 12 in-game songs
Volume dial + 3.5 mm headphone jack
Includes a small display stand
Powered by 3× AA batteries (not included)
Size: ~17.5 × 6 × 11.5 cm, ~145 g without batteries
HORI stresses that the game software, batteries, and screwdriver are sold separately. You also need the Switch 2 system software updated.
Official US store page: stores.horiusa.com/nsx-261
Japan store: hori.jp/products/nsx/nsx-261
Nintendo is also selling a real playable acoustic ocarina (separate product, Nintendo Store exclusive). The HORI version is the easier electronic one if you don’t want to actually learn the instrument.