Zelda GC EBGames pre-order deal?

Sanhime · January 28th, 2003

I've stumble upon a pre-order thing on ebgames.com about when pre-ordering Zelda GC, you two other Zelda classics on one GC disc of N64's OoT and an updated version of OoT. Anyone care to elaborate more about this? Would GC version of OoT be any better than the N64 counterpart?

Asz · January 28th, 2003

Where the hell have you been? The bonus disk contains OOT and what was to be Master Quest, an addon for OOT to be used with the 64DD addon that only sold like 10 units total.

**Chrono Archangel** · January 28th, 2003

well to answer your question, i think OoT will not have improved graphics...i think its been mentionned somewhere....

Sanhime · January 28th, 2003

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Originally posted by Asz
Where the hell have you been? The bonus disk contains OOT and what was to be Master Quest, an addon for OOT to be used with the 64DD addon that only sold like 10 units total.

LOL, I do have a life outside of videogames.

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Originally posted by Chrono Archange
well to answer your question, i think OoT will not have improved graphics...i think its been mentionned somewhere....

Seems like worth getting.

T.O.F.K.A.Z · January 28th, 2003

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Originally posted by Chrono Archange
well to answer your question, i think OoT will not have improved graphics...i think its been mentionned somewhere....

Well according to the big N itself it's going to hav a high resolution version of OoT + Ura Zelda , and it's free so why even complain.

**Chrono Archangel** · January 28th, 2003

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Originally posted by T.O.F.K.A.Z

Well according to the big N itself it's going to hav a high resolution version of OoT + Ura Zelda , and it's free so why even complain.

yeah thats what i thought but alot of people told me the opposite so i didnt want to tell him if i was wrong. and it is very worth it. my friend is getting so ill play OoT when he will be playinf WW

Kraiger Drago · January 28th, 2003

Oh, they are definitely improved, but its not like they are anywhere close to what the Tech Demo ( or even SSBM) display. Its mostly just improved texturing and lighting effects, as well as some environmental effects (like clouds and haze and stuff). The models don't look that much better or anything. But hey, its three games for the price of one, what is there to complain about?

Sanhime · January 28th, 2003

I saw some crude screen shots on www.gamespot.com the GC version does look in several ways cleaner.

T.O.F.K.A.Z · January 29th, 2003

It's just a cleaned up hig res version which you get for free when you preorder so I see really no reson to complain but hey that's just me right

Kazuya Mishima · January 30th, 2003

So will you be satisfied if they give you zelda 1 for free without any improvement?

T.O.F.K.A.Z · January 30th, 2003

Yeah why not it's a 3 for the price of 1 deal , so why complain.

Nameless · January 30th, 2003

Well, the offer is not available outside the US

But the games WILL be sold seperatly later, right?

Kazuya Mishima · January 30th, 2003

That would be so squaresoft...
I dont think it would be fair if we have to pay for them instead of getting them like it was supossed to be.

T.O.F.K.A.Z · January 30th, 2003

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Originally posted by Nameless
Well, the offer is not available outside the US But the games WILL be sold seperatly later, right?

Correction Nameless it is going to be available to the Japanese and Pal versions as well but only if you preorder it. I'll look up the exact link later and post it.

T.O.F.K.A.Z · January 30th, 2003

This is a quote from a post way back by myself this is for Europe

The new Zelda for NGC shceduled for release on 13 December in Japan will have an extra disc containing Zelda OoT and Ura Zelda , but only ppl who have preorderd it will get it.

You must be thinking that's old news and that's true but here is some lovely info for us European Gamers.

Sources close to Nintendo have announced that the disc will also be released in Europe (As for US , they didn't say but it is most likely) but there is one downside to this otherwise nice news , unlike the Japanese ppl we will have to pay for the disc.

I can't understand why we should pay for it and the Japanese ppl don't. Doesn't Nintendo like Europe or something ?

But seriously I don't mind if I had to pay for it (just as long as it isn't charged as a normal GC game that is). I just loved Zelda OoT and Ura Zelda should feature some things not seen in Zelda OoT , like a new temple/area to discover.

This is a quote from a post way back by myself this is for the US

TIME-HONORED ZELDA SERIES GETS LEGENDARY PRE-SALE OFFER IN THE UNITED STATES

Consumers Pressure For Pre-Sell Program For Two Hot Zelda Properties

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 17, 2002 –The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is set to launch for Nintendo GameCube on March 24, 2003. But in North America, consumers already are pushing for an early pre-sell effort so they can be guaranteed a copy of the game.

Starting Feb. 16, 2003, Nintendo fans can get a double-hit of Zelda. When a customer places a deposit for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker at a participating retailer, they'll receive a special, limited-edition playable disk featuring two games: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest - an updated version of the game which was never released outside of Japan.

Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Japan introduced a similar pre-sell program last month. Nearly 500 consumers called Nintendo's North American consumer service line asking for the same program here.

"We were surprised consumers tracked the program in Japan and were begging us to do it here," explains Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "We decided it was a great idea and one we know consumers really want.

"The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker game raises the bar on digital entertainment with a unique and technologically advanced graphic style and compelling story," continues MacDougall. "Making this pre-sell program available to the fans, it solidifies Nintendo's commitment to the hardcore gamer, while introducing the series to a whole new generation of gamers."

Originally released for the Nintendo 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was honored as the 1999 Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences "Game of the Year" and also named "Game of the Century" by Next Generation magazine.

To date, worldwide sales of The Legend of Zelda series have surpassed 36 million software units. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker will retail for a suggested price of $49.95.

Nameless · February 1st, 2003

Still, Amazon is gonna be selling it seperatly so I still have hope of getting it

January 28th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
Sanhime Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sacred Ground, NYC, USA Posts: 873	Zelda GC EBGames pre-order deal? I've stumble upon a pre-order thing on ebgames.com about when pre-ordering Zelda GC, you two other Zelda classics on one GC disc of N64's OoT and an updated version of OoT. Anyone care to elaborate more about this? Would GC version of OoT be any better than the N64 counterpart? Last edited by Sanhime; January 28th, 2003 at 12:57.

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Chrono Archangel Administrator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 7,129	well to answer your question, i think OoT will not have improved graphics...i think its been mentionned somewhere.... __________________ When Pigs Fly: The Death of Oink, the Birth of Dissent, and a Brief History of Record Industry Suicide.

January 28th, 2003	#7 (permalink)
Kraiger Drago Goin' Downtown Join Date: May 2002 Location: Plateau of Leng Posts: 520	Oh, they are definitely improved, but its not like they are anywhere close to what the Tech Demo ( or even SSBM) display. Its mostly just improved texturing and lighting effects, as well as some environmental effects (like clouds and haze and stuff). The models don't look that much better or anything. But hey, its three games for the price of one, what is there to complain about? __________________

January 29th, 2003	#9 (permalink)
T.O.F.K.A.Z ..::NL_HC_NL::.. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: THE PLACE EVERYONE FORGOT Posts: 1,744	It's just a cleaned up hig res version which you get for free when you preorder so I see really no reson to complain but hey that's just me right __________________ Senior Member of the "Optimism-Non-Pessismism Club" ---------- Specs : PENTIUM 4 2,5 Ghz / GEFORCE FX 5700 Ultra --------- ---------- SOUND BLASTER Audigy2 Platinum/ 512MB DDR -------------- ---------- If you don't agree with me then that's OK by ----------------- ---------- me but I hope you respect my opinion as well ----------------

January 30th, 2003	#10 (permalink)
Kazuya Mishima The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,009	So will you be satisfied if they give you zelda 1 for free without any improvement? __________________ Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirra.blogspot.com

January 28th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Asz EATS BREAKFAST WITH FACE Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,611	Where the hell have you been? The bonus disk contains OOT and what was to be Master Quest, an addon for OOT to be used with the 64DD addon that only sold like 10 units total.

January 28th, 2003	#8 (permalink)
Sanhime Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sacred Ground, NYC, USA Posts: 873	I saw some crude screen shots on www.gamespot.com the GC version does look in several ways cleaner.

January 30th, 2003	#11 (permalink)
T.O.F.K.A.Z ..::NL_HC_NL::.. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: THE PLACE EVERYONE FORGOT Posts: 1,744	Yeah why not it's a 3 for the price of 1 deal , so why complain. __________________ Senior Member of the "Optimism-Non-Pessismism Club" ---------- Specs : PENTIUM 4 2,5 Ghz / GEFORCE FX 5700 Ultra --------- ---------- SOUND BLASTER Audigy2 Platinum/ 512MB DDR -------------- ---------- If you don't agree with me then that's OK by ----------------- ---------- me but I hope you respect my opinion as well ----------------

January 30th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	Well, the offer is not available outside the US But the games WILL be sold seperatly later, right? __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate

January 30th, 2003	#13 (permalink)
Kazuya Mishima The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,009	That would be so squaresoft... I dont think it would be fair if we have to pay for them instead of getting them like it was supossed to be. __________________ Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirra.blogspot.com

January 30th, 2003	#15 (permalink)
T.O.F.K.A.Z ..::NL_HC_NL::.. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: THE PLACE EVERYONE FORGOT Posts: 1,744	This is a quote from a post way back by myself this is for Europe The new Zelda for NGC shceduled for release on 13 December in Japan will have an extra disc containing Zelda OoT and Ura Zelda , but only ppl who have preorderd it will get it. You must be thinking that's old news and that's true but here is some lovely info for us European Gamers. Sources close to Nintendo have announced that the disc will also be released in Europe (As for US , they didn't say but it is most likely) but there is one downside to this otherwise nice news , unlike the Japanese ppl we will have to pay for the disc. I can't understand why we should pay for it and the Japanese ppl don't. Doesn't Nintendo like Europe or something ? But seriously I don't mind if I had to pay for it (just as long as it isn't charged as a normal GC game that is). I just loved Zelda OoT and Ura Zelda should feature some things not seen in Zelda OoT , like a new temple/area to discover. This is a quote from a post way back by myself this is for the US TIME-HONORED ZELDA SERIES GETS LEGENDARY PRE-SALE OFFER IN THE UNITED STATES Consumers Pressure For Pre-Sell Program For Two Hot Zelda Properties REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 17, 2002 –The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is set to launch for Nintendo GameCube on March 24, 2003. But in North America, consumers already are pushing for an early pre-sell effort so they can be guaranteed a copy of the game. Starting Feb. 16, 2003, Nintendo fans can get a double-hit of Zelda. When a customer places a deposit for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker at a participating retailer, they'll receive a special, limited-edition playable disk featuring two games: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest - an updated version of the game which was never released outside of Japan. Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Japan introduced a similar pre-sell program last month. Nearly 500 consumers called Nintendo's North American consumer service line asking for the same program here. "We were surprised consumers tracked the program in Japan and were begging us to do it here," explains Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "We decided it was a great idea and one we know consumers really want. "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker game raises the bar on digital entertainment with a unique and technologically advanced graphic style and compelling story," continues MacDougall. "Making this pre-sell program available to the fans, it solidifies Nintendo's commitment to the hardcore gamer, while introducing the series to a whole new generation of gamers." Originally released for the Nintendo 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was honored as the 1999 Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences "Game of the Year" and also named "Game of the Century" by Next Generation magazine. To date, worldwide sales of The Legend of Zelda series have surpassed 36 million software units. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker will retail for a suggested price of $49.95. __________________ Senior Member of the "Optimism-Non-Pessismism Club" ---------- Specs : PENTIUM 4 2,5 Ghz / GEFORCE FX 5700 Ultra --------- ---------- SOUND BLASTER Audigy2 Platinum/ 512MB DDR -------------- ---------- If you don't agree with me then that's OK by ----------------- ---------- me but I hope you respect my opinion as well ----------------

February 1st, 2003	#16 (permalink)
Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	Still, Amazon is gonna be selling it seperatly so I still have hope of getting it __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate

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