How to play Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask?

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Posted: 1/27/2020 12:47:50 PM EDT

I was out of console gaming when Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask were released.

What are my options for playing them now?

My understanding is that the Wii Virtual Console store is gone, so I can't play them on my Wii.

Would a Gamecube off of eBay be my best bet?

Posted: 1/27/2020 12:55:22 PM EDT

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Pc emulator?

Posted: 1/27/2020 1:01:24 PM EDT

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I was out of console gaming when Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask were released.

What are my options for playing them now?

My understanding is that the Wii Virtual Console store is gone, so I can't play them on my Wii.

Would a Gamecube off of eBay be my best bet?

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The best way, imo, is the 3DS.

Not only is it portable, but can utilize the 3D mode and it makes for some cool interactions. I typically play with 3D off, but both Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask work so well with the 3D. I have both.

The Ocarina of Time was harder to get when it first came out, sold out everywhere. They quit making them, but came back out with this Nintendo Selects copy, $19.99. Majora's Mask new can still cost up to $50, but you can get it used or digital for under $20.

Just keep in mind that these 3DS versions require the "New" 3DS that has a second thumb stick thingy on the right side.

You can grab them refurbed for $110 at gamestop, or find someone selling one locally. Still, best way to play those two games imo. Would be nice to play on the big screen, but until they bring them to Switch, I wouldn't bother. The Upscale would ruin the game unless it was done properly.

Posted: 1/27/2020 1:05:50 PM EDT

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You can still buy used Nintendo 64s and video games for them. I have ocarina of time and goldeneye 007 for my n64. If there’s no video game store near you, eBay or Craigslist would be a good place to check.

Posted: 1/27/2020 3:29:11 PM EDT

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I was thinking of getting this but was nervous if it was worth the money

https://www.retrogaminghouse.com/collections/raspberry-pi-retropie-emulators/products/retro-game-emulator-for-windows-pc-8tb-hdd?variant=30161499389996

Posted: 1/27/2020 3:53:57 PM EDT

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I was thinking of getting this but was nervous if it was worth the money

https://www.retrogaminghouse.com/collections/raspberry-pi-retropie-emulators/products/retro-game-emulator-for-windows-pc-8tb-hdd?variant=30161499389996

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Something is fucky. Nintendo is nuts about protecting their IP and this company is selling a machine that's ready to go, out of the box, with thousands of their games? Or am I not understanding this?

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:03:05 PM EDT

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I was thinking of getting this but was nervous if it was worth the money

https://www.retrogaminghouse.com/collections/raspberry-pi-retropie-emulators/products/retro-game-emulator-for-windows-pc-8tb-hdd?variant=30161499389996

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You can build a retropie for $35. It's extremely bare bones, no case for the board, but its $35. You can get a cast and it'll be another $10~. Get a nice controller you like, PS4, Xbox One, w/e.

Games like the N64 are hard for me to play with regular controllers. Doesn't feel right lol. They do make a n64 controller tho, could always snag one of those.

I think $299 is a bit...much, considering you can do everything yourself for $35.

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:22:04 PM EDT

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Something is fucky. Nintendo is nuts about protecting their IP and this company is selling a machine that's ready to go, out of the box, with thousands of their games? Or am I not understanding this?

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I was thinking of getting this but was nervous if it was worth the money

https://www.retrogaminghouse.com/collections/raspberry-pi-retropie-emulators/products/retro-game-emulator-for-windows-pc-8tb-hdd?variant=30161499389996

Something is fucky. Nintendo is nuts about protecting their IP and this company is selling a machine that's ready to go, out of the box, with thousands of their games? Or am I not understanding this?

I think you download the ROM's (automatically) after you get the machine. There is a disclaimer about this on their site that they technically aren't selling you software.

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:23:55 PM EDT

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You can build a retropie for $35. It's extremely bare bones, no case for the board, but its $35. You can get a cast and it'll be another $10~. Get a nice controller you like, PS4, Xbox One, w/e.

Games like the N64 are hard for me to play with regular controllers. Doesn't feel right lol. They do make a n64 controller tho, could always snag one of those.

I think $299 is a bit...much, considering you can do everything yourself for $35.

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I was thinking of getting this but was nervous if it was worth the money

https://www.retrogaminghouse.com/collections/raspberry-pi-retropie-emulators/products/retro-game-emulator-for-windows-pc-8tb-hdd?variant=30161499389996

You can build a retropie for $35. It's extremely bare bones, no case for the board, but its $35. You can get a cast and it'll be another $10~. Get a nice controller you like, PS4, Xbox One, w/e.

Games like the N64 are hard for me to play with regular controllers. Doesn't feel right lol. They do make a n64 controller tho, could always snag one of those.

I think $299 is a bit...much, considering you can do everything yourself for $35.

$90 of that is some subscription, I think to download games? I wasn't sure what it was for.

I was also told that Retropie doesn't work so well for N64, is that true? That's the whole reason I started looking for a more powerful machine.

IF that thing does what it says it does, then $299 is a deal.

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:39:35 PM EDT

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$90 of that is some subscription, I think to download games? I wasn't sure what it was for.

I was also told that Retropie doesn't work so well for N64, is that true? That's the whole reason I started looking for a more powerful machine.

IF that thing does what it says it does, then $299 is a deal.

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Emulation for N64 isn't perfect. Most games work, some have sound issues. Not every platform has been emulated perfectly unfortunately.

As far as the Subscription goes, not worth it. You can get very game free, and don't see any use in their subscription. Again, you can do all of this for under $110 with controllers.

Video of Retropie on a Pi4:

The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask | Nintendo 64 | RPi4 | Lakka

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNB5bSGn2S4

That Said, I much prefer the clean look of the 3DS Zelda remakes.

Longplay of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4A1h2Av0k

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The package you linked is just a Ras Pi with RetroPie installed with a bunch of games loaded. No controller, just the unit itself, the storage, and the games.

The subscription thing you're seeing is for a Launcher. All it does is make the interface look nice. It does nothing more than that. RetroPie has an interface and it works perfectly fine.

https://www.launchbox-app.com/

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:42:43 PM EDT

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Why does Nintendo hate money?

Virtual Console proved people are willing to pay for classic titles.

Fuck this Switch Pro bullshit, give me a Virtual Console.

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:45:52 PM EDT

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Why does Nintendo hate money?

Virtual Console proved people are willing to pay for classic titles.

Fuck this Switch Pro bullshit, give me a Virtual Console.

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No shit, I'd pay to have Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons/Ages from the GBA era, and a ton of other games for my Switch. Would be so nice considering the Switch is so portable, do away with the 3DS altogether.

Posted: 1/27/2020 4:53:12 PM EDT

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Why does Nintendo hate money?

Virtual Console proved people are willing to pay for classic titles.

Fuck this Switch Pro bullshit, give me a Virtual Console.

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Their attitude drives people to emulators for sure. I would buy tons of Nintendo games if they would sell them to me.

Posted: 1/27/2020 5:03:33 PM EDT

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Their attitude drives people to emulators for sure. I would buy tons of Nintendo games if they would sell them to me.

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The sad part is it would be so simple to port the 3DS games to the Switch with little issues. Let's not forget they already have working emulators for the Wii and Wii-U, why can't they just port those over as well and give us a full Virtual Console. It makes no sense, truly. Just look at the Wii-U list: Wii-U Virtual Console

The money they would make is astonishing, you'd think they would jump all over it, especially considering they have completely stopped production of 3DS games. They are pushing the Switch hardcore.

It has so much potential.

Posted: 1/27/2020 5:10:41 PM EDT

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It must be because no one really wants those old games. The NES and SNES Classic consoles sat on store shelves and collected dust.

/sarcasm

Posted: 1/27/2020 6:06:47 PM EDT

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I was out of console gaming when Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask were released.

What are my options for playing them now?

My understanding is that the Wii Virtual Console store is gone, so I can't play them on my Wii.

Would a Gamecube off of eBay be my best bet?

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You can custom firmware the Wii and download the Wiishop stuff online.

Posted: 1/27/2020 6:40:33 PM EDT

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You can custom firmware the Wii and download the Wiishop stuff online.

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Explain it to me like I'm five.

Posted: 1/27/2020 6:40:45 PM EDT

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(didn't read the whole thread so apologies for repeating)

3DS is definitely going to be the easiest way, but not cheap if you don't already have one. That said, I was disappointed in the port of Majora's Mask for 3DS. They changed an awful lot of stuff, and not for the better. It's little things, but they all add up to change the feel of the game for me.

The upgraded graphics look fantastic, and playing in glasses-less 3D is pretty damn cool, but unfortunately that does result in some stuttering and frame dropping if the screen starts getting too busy. Even on the New 3DS which is supposed to have stronger hardware. If there's a used shop with the old version of the 3DS for really cheap, do that. The one improvement was face-tracking 3D and it would be a bummer to lose that, but every other change was a net negative, or at best, no improvement IMO.

Posted: 1/27/2020 6:47:09 PM EDT

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(didn't read the whole thread so apologies for repeating)

3DS is definitely going to be the easiest way, but not cheap if you don't already have one. That said, I was disappointed in the port of Majora's Mask for 3DS. They changed an awful lot of stuff, and not for the better. It's little things, but they all add up to change the feel of the game for me.

The upgraded graphics look fantastic, and playing in glasses-less 3D is pretty damn cool, but unfortunately that does result in some stuttering and frame dropping if the screen starts getting too busy. Even on the New 3DS which is supposed to have stronger hardware. If there's a used shop with the old version of the 3DS for really cheap, do that. The one improvement was face-tracking 3D and it would be a bummer to lose that, but every other change was a net negative, or at best, no improvement IMO.

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I have the "New" 3DS XL and have had zero issues with frame stutters or loss on Majora's Mask or Ocarina of Time. Which is why I recommended it above. It's a beefy handheld.

Posted: 1/27/2020 7:10:25 PM EDT

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I don't know what's crazier - the price of this New 3DS XL or that I'm actually considering purchasing it.

Jeebus.

No. NOOOO.

I will not pay almost $200 to play a game.

Posted: 1/27/2020 7:22:08 PM EDT

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Wii U Virtual Console is still alive!?

Majora

Ocarina

A refurb Wii U with two games that I actually want to play is $130. OTOH, I'd have to live with the shame of owning a Wii U.

Posted: 1/27/2020 7:58:34 PM EDT

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I don't know what's crazier - the price of this New 3DS XL or that I'm actually considering purchasing it.

Jeebus.

No. NOOOO.

I will not pay almost $200 to play a game.

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That's actually not a bad deal for everything you get.

As far as the Wii-U goes, if you're good with that, go for it! Make sure you get a pro controller tho.

Posted: 1/27/2020 8:06:35 PM EDT

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Wii U Virtual Console is still alive!?

Majora

Ocarina

A refurb Wii U with two games that I actually want to play is $130. OTOH, I'd have to live with the shame of owning a Wii U.

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I still play my WiiU, have a nice collection of virtual console games on it, nice to sit and play Metroid Fusion on a 60" in the living room. My daughter is going through Twilight Princess HD as well, and I occasionally finish a little more of Pikmin 3.

Not to mention Windwaker HD is probably the best game on the system and you can only play it on WiiU.

And the pro controller is awesome.

Posted: 1/27/2020 8:36:20 PM EDT

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I still play my WiiU, have a nice collection of virtual console games on it, nice to sit and play Metroid Fusion on a 60" in the living room. My daughter is going through Twilight Princess HD as well, and I occasionally finish a little more of Pikmin 3.

Not to mention Windwaker HD is probably the best game on the system and you can only play it on WiiU.

And the pro controller is awesome.

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Only reason I want to buy a Wii-U....Twilight Princess and Wind Waker.

They seriously need to give it to us on the switch

Posted: 1/27/2020 8:39:46 PM EDT

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Only reason I want to buy a Wii-U....Twilight Princess and Wind Waker.

They seriously need to give it to us on the switch

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I went from A Link To The Past to Twilight Princess. It's quite a bit darker. I've read Majora's Mask is even darker still.

The Wolf Link mechanic was kinda neat, if somewhat gimmicky. Same goes for motion controls. The story in Twilight Princess is excellent.

Posted: 1/27/2020 8:45:19 PM EDT

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I went from A Link To The Past to Twilight Princess. It's quite a bit darker. I've read Majora's Mask is even darker still.

The Wolf Link mechanic was kinda neat, if somewhat gimmicky. Same goes for motion controls. The story in Twilight Princess is excellent.

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I had Twilight Princess when I owned my first Wii...but it somehow got stolen away from my house by relatives lol. Never bought another one. I was barely over a third through the game, so still plenty left to play.

I had that and Skyward Sword, not something I easily got into. I thought the controls kinda ruined it.

I do want to play Twilight Princess again though.

Posted: 1/27/2020 10:29:49 PM EDT

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you both need a WiiU for both of those games, they're amazing. I can't play the original Windwaker on the Gamecube (which I still own), the HD with shorter sailing times is so much better.

Posted: 1/27/2020 10:37:24 PM EDT

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you both need a WiiU for both of those games, they're amazing. I can't play the original Windwaker on the Gamecube (which I still own), the HD with shorter sailing times is so much better.

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OMG the sailing times sucked on Gamecube