Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (1998) - Nintendo 64 N64 Game Players Choice
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Manufacturer description
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a highly acclaimed action-adventure game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Published by Nintendo, the game is part of the beloved The Legend of Zelda series and is known for its engaging gameplay and immersive storyline. With a family-friendly E rating, this NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) version of the game is a classic favorite among gamers and is regularly included in lists of top Nintendo 64 games. Cartridge Only, Tested and Working
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SpecPicks scored Nintendo Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Nintendo's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| edition | Players Choice |
| platform | Nintendo 64 |
| complete_in_box | false |
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