The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Nintendo 64 (cartridge only)
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Manufacturer description
From my private collection, I bought this the year it came out and held it ever since. But time to move on. Tested in the last week before posting, cartridge only without box or instructions. One of the finest games of all time.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC-U/C |
|---|---|
| platform | Nintendo 64 |
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