Best Way to Experience Ocarina of Time for a First Playthrough

[mojoeskateco]

Just finished my annual Spring play through of a Link to the Past.

I'm thinking of playing the rest of the Zelda's and want to start with Ocarina of Time.

I'm wondering what the best route would be for a first play through.

I have the following options available to me right now:

1. - Play original cart on an N64

2. - Play on Wii with Gamecube Zelda Collection - I have a Wavebird wireless controller as well

3. - Install the VC version on my Wii

Other option would be to go buy a 3DS XL (I've wanted one for a while now) and get a copy of the remake

Just want to know what others who may have played multiple versions think the pros and cons of each are.

[Nacho3]

You really can't go wrong with any of those choices. If you really want a 3DS, the remake looks awesome but you have to hold the system in just the right location for many, many hours. I personally like to play it on my Wii w/ a wavebird just because my Wii is hooked up to my HD TV with component cables and I like the Cube controller better than N64. I guess it just depends on your setup and controller preference as the content in each is basically the same.

[madrocsz]

personally id do n64 or wavebird options, the analog stick really helps on some boss battles. Yes, I know the 3ds has one but I hardly call that one lol

[mojoeskateco]

Thanks guys,

I may just go the Gamecube disc over the Wii route seeing as it's hooked up with component cables and I can use a wireless controller.

I also dislike the N64 controller with a passion so hopefully the mapped the controls to the GC controller well.

Also the N64 looks horrid on my 52 inch TV as I don't have an S-video cable for it.

[AxelSteelBMX]

The GameCube version of the game is just fine if that's the route you intend to go, plus it has the Master Quest available if that's interesting to you. Hope you enjoy.

[Mick Dundee]

Downside to the GC version is loading. One thing I love about carts.

[Blueprint]

Of all version I like the Gamecube the best the addition of the wireless wavebird is a plus for me , I have a wireless n64 controller but I like the wavebird better and also I can play it on the wii if i want as well.

[lookitdisguy]

Yeah I would do the GC/wavebird combo myself just for comfort..

[amarthar]

I'd go with the original N64 version for one reason only. Playing the ocarina on an analog stick is kinda awkward. At least for me.

[kaysow]

far as i know apart from very slight variations of the n64 original cart, that final version is what was used for gamecube and vc ports. so it' all about which controller you're most comfy with. i'd pick the n64.

haven't played the 3ds ver tho, but that's a rebuild rather than a port, and i can't imagine those controls being all that great for it.

[JDavis]

These are all good options.

The 3DS version will obviously be the prettiest, and if you go that route I recommend getting a 3DS XL over a normal 3DS. It also has some tweaks that make some parts of the game (cough cough water temple) more workable. Overall, I greatly enjoyed the 3DS version.

[larryinc64]

I say go with the Gold Cart N64 version, the earliest version with no music or graphic changes.
That's the one I played.

[Dravenae]

Just finished my annual Spring play through of a Link to the Past.

I'm thinking of playing the rest of the Zelda's and want to start with Ocarina of Time.

I'm wondering what the best route would be for a first play through.

I have the following options available to me right now:

1. - Play original cart on an N64

2. - Play on Wii with Gamecube Zelda Collection - I have a Wavebird wireless controller as well

3. - Install the VC version on my Wii

Other option would be to go buy a 3DS XL (I've wanted one for a while now) and get a copy of the remake

Just want to know what others who may have played multiple versions think the pros and cons of each are.

You could go completely left wing, get a load of your friends and role play!

It depends on what you want dude. Do you want to play the through the original game, the way it was intended, Do you want to play through other mediums that have better controller, or do you want something a little different?

If original game > N64.

If "gief better controlz please" > Gamecube or Wii VC.

If remake > Master Quest or 3D version.

I suppose the real question is, which way do you want to play?

EDIT: Just read the title properly. This is your first play through? N64 version by all means. Do it!

[mojoeskateco]

Yeah first play through.

I play Link to the Past annually and figured I should try the other games out.

I love the idea of playing the original game on original hardware, however, I can't stand the N64 controller so if the GC version is the same game with but I can play with a Wavebird and in better resolution on my big TV then I may go that route.

Are there any significant content changes in the GC port?

[Arseen]

Are there any significant content changes in the GC port?

Nope.
No significant... if any, apart minor cosmetic.