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Nintendo Selects: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Nintendo 3DS Standard Edition

Name: Nintendo Selects: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Nintendo 3DS Standard Edition
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: B01AC3ZDCE
Price: 39.56 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Bottom line: The Nintendo Selects: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D ($39.56 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:16 UTC): Nintendo Selects pricing on a full remaster, not a stripped budget port; main trade-off: nintendo 3DS hardware required; will not run on Switch or 2DS XL alternatives.

$39.56

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Nintendo Selects pricing on a full remaster, not a stripped budget port
✓ Glasses-free 3D adds real depth to Hyrule dungeons and boss rooms
✓ Master Quest second campaign with redesigned dungeons and revamped puzzles
✓ Touch-screen item and map menus cut constant pause-screen swapping

Cons

✗ Nintendo 3DS hardware required; will not run on Switch or 2DS XL alternatives
✗ Master Quest appeals mainly to veterans who finished the original
✗ Glasses-free 3D needs a narrow viewing angle and drains battery faster
✗ E10+ for Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, and Suggestive Themes

Manufacturer description

Nintendo Selects highlights a variety of great games at a great price, including this one. The game couples phenomenally enhanced graphics with stunning, glasses-free 3D visuals to bring to life the daring adventures of its hero, Link. The Legend of Zelda veterans can look forward to the Master Quest - a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What console do I need to play Ocarina of Time 3D?

This is a Nintendo 3DS cartridge and requires a Nintendo 3DS family system. It is the Standard Edition in Nintendo Selects packaging.

Is the Master Quest included in this version?

Yes. Ocarina of Time 3D includes Master Quest, a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons aimed at series veterans.

How is this different from the original Nintendo 64 release?

The 3DS version is a full remaster: phenomenally enhanced graphics, glasses-free 3D visuals, a streamlined touch-screen interface, and motion controls for aiming.

What is the ESRB rating for this game?

It is rated E10+ with content descriptors for Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, and Suggestive Themes.

Key Features

Nintendo Selects highlights a variety of great games at a great price, including this one.
The game couples phenomenally enhanced graphics with stunning, glasses-free 3D visuals to bring to life the daring adventures of its hero, Link.
The Legend of Zelda veterans can look forward to the Master Quest - a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a masterful improvement on one of the landmark releases in video game history.
“E10+”, w/Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes

Full Specifications

Brand	Nintendo
Color	Original Version
Model	CTRPAQE2
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	2016-03-11T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	Nintendo
IsAdultProduct	false
ItemPartNumber	CTRPAQE2

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