Building the ultimate Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary setup

Image of a pile of Legend of Zelda collectibles sitting on a white desk. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary is fast approaching and we're celebrating in style. With that February 21 date drawing closer, it's all eyes on Nintendo to see just how the brand will be acknowledging its Master Sword-wielding hero. If you're looking to go big with your own gadgets though, the GamesRadar+ team has been busy building the ultimate Zelda setup.

I'm talking lighting, replicas, controllers, Switch gadgets and more. If it's got a TriForce on it we've tried it, and the cream of the crop ends up right here. You'll find everything you need to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary in style just below.

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The best Zelda merch

Image of the Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo sitting in front of a shelf of Zelda merch. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

Rosalie and Ben have been rounding up all the biggest pieces on the market right now, with a treasure trove of all the kit they've got on their shelves ahead of the 40th Anniversary.

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I spent $200 on this Master Sword replica

Close up of the Triforce markings on the Proplica Master Sword by Bandai and Nintendo. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

Rosalie's gone big with a Proplica Master Sword for the setup. This isn't just a showpiece, though, the sword also runs its own sound effects and rumble effects for a little extra immersion. It's a little older, released in 2024, but it's still on Bandai's shelves.

I bought the NSO N64 controller purely for Ocarina of Time

Photo of the Switch N64 controller sitting on a real N64 console. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

The Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller originally launched a few years ago, but Ocarina of Time doesn't quite hit right without it in-hand. Rosalie wanted that OG experience and this is the best way to get it (even if there are some changes).

I have made it my life's mission to get this Legend of Zelda toy

Close up of the Wind Waker Link nendoroid with a heart piece behind it. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

Ben's been Nendroid hunting ahead of the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary, with one specific figure in mind. The Good Smile Company miniature's articulation options already put them on his radar, but it's the Wind Waker version that's been living rent free for a while now.

I'm still using the Game and Watch ahead of the 40th anniversary

Hand holding Zelda Game and Watch handheld with gameplay featuring Link in white outfit in backdrop. — (Image credit: Phil Hayton)

Resident retro-expert Phil has been looking back at the Game and Watch series for Zelda's birthday and still maintains that the compact handheld is the best way to play the original release. Travel friendly? Check. Accurate? Check. Beautiful? Obviously, check.

These $17 fairy lights were all I needed to transform this Ikea bookshelf into my dream Zelda shrine

Photo of some Legend of Zelda First 4 Figures statue boxes. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

After a full game room re-organize, Rosalie's added a set of super cheap LED lights made to look far more Hyrulian to an Ikea bookshelf. Now, we've got a whole forest framing all those figures, accessories, and replicas.