Zelda : Wind Waker

Jim · 29-04-2003 8:50pm #1

holy ****, its only like 3 days till it comes out, and ive just realised ive no johnny nash:( ive paid the 1.99 deposit in [yes i know] GAME......:rolleyes:

ah, i remember counting down the days till the ocarina of time, and shaking with awe as the golden box reached my hands.

hope this wont dissapoint

jimmeh

Pugsley · 29-04-2003 9:40pm

3 days until gaming history is made........ again, by zelda

I wont be buying it (no GX) but a friend will and after he is done with it ill definately be giving it a good long go.

Zukustious · 29-04-2003 10:36pm

It's very like the wait for Ocarina of Time. Especially with the remake of the Ocarina in it. Hoorah for the bonus disc!

Tusky · 29-04-2003 10:59pm

I pre-ordered from game-play.com ! W00t but they say they cant guarentee it will be here by friday...fook

Mr E · 29-04-2003 11:36pm

Preordered in Smyths. I was #7 on their Zelda order list. With loyalty card, it should be €54.

- Dave.

long_b · 30-04-2003 8:15am

There's a story going around that the bonus disk will only run at 60Hz - Eurogamer

**Looks at old crappy telly, shakes head**

mooman_00 · 30-04-2003 10:02am

pre-ordered from cd-wow.....with the bank holiday en all it'll prob be next friday or so before ill get mine....im hoping not later......even if it comes from hong kong covered in sars im ripping it open the minute i get it..........

chernobyl · 30-04-2003 10:14am

Ive given up completely on getting excited about games especially games like Zelda and FF etc.
The only ever disappoint and maybe i have expected too much but i cant remember the last time that i had great expectations and they were met by the game.

Ocarina of Time was nothing amazing so i will just wait and see.

amp · 30-04-2003 10:30am

Did we already do the childish sniggering at the name Wind Waker yet or did I miss that?

Link: I LOIKES BEANS, ME!

Len_007 · 30-04-2003 11:18am

I'd have to say, in all the years of being a gamer, I only got excited about one game. So much so I had trouble sleeping the night before, and that was Ocarina of time. I don't, however, hold the same amount of optimism for WindWaker, but no doubt it will be enjoyable.

Repli · 30-04-2003 1:16pm

How do you know what Hz your tv is?

theciscokid · 30-04-2003 2:43pm

well if you bought it within the last few years , it's likely to have 50/60 hz option,

check your maunal - if you still have one

also check through a few commands on your remote control..

you may stumble across a few preset switches to access 50/60 secam etc..

Shinji · 30-04-2003 3:44pm

Ocarina of Time was nothing amazing

Out. Get out. Look, here's your coat, just leave. We don't want any trouble.

Mercury_Tilt · 30-04-2003 5:46pm

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Retr0gamer · 30-04-2003 6:44pm

Arse! It's out on Friday! I totally forgot. Have mine pre-ordered in Smythes. Have to convince me da to go in at 9 in the morning to get it for me since I've got a job and he works in town.

DiscoStu · 30-04-2003 7:02pm

i aint got a gamecube yet but im probably gonna buy zelda on friday just as an incentive to get one during the summer

Dustaz · 30-04-2003 7:06pm

Hi

*stands up hesitantly*

My name is Dustaz and..

and ..

My name is Dustaz and i have never played a Zelda game.

Pugsley · 30-04-2003 9:45pm

Dustaz is gonna get banned for that one :eek:

30-04-2003 10:08pm

Originally posted by Dustaz
Hi

*stands up hesitantly*

My name is Dustaz and..

and ..

My name is Dustaz and i have never played a Zelda game.

the first step is admitting you have a problem...

Repli · 30-04-2003 10:14pm

I know loads of ps2 heads who think all nintendo consoles are for 'kids' etc and never heard of zelda.. they dunno what theyre missing out on :P Im a bit p1ssed off about the 2nd disc I found out my TV is 50hz tonight >=[

Dont be at yourself · 30-04-2003 10:22pm

It's God's way of punishing you for not having an N64 with Zelda in the first place.

Tusky · 30-04-2003 11:13pm

dear god dusty

get an emulater and play the snes ones @ the very least !

Dustaz · 30-04-2003 11:45pm

i have a an emulator but i can never find the 'Linux Isos' i need

chernobyl · 01-05-2003 1:55am

Originally posted by Shinji
Out. Get out. Look, here's your coat, just leave. We don't want any trouble.

The only game i can think of (of any game i have ever played) where i huge expectations of what it might be but when i eventually played that game it was even more amazing. Unfortunately the game was too easy and too addictive and become a very short experience. I was actually mad with myself that i hadnt got the stones to import it.

Mario 64.

I honestly cant think of any others.

ondafly · 01-05-2003 8:04am

its funny, I never played Ocarina of Time until about approx 3 weeks ago. I went and bought an N64 with it. Its a great game, even if the graphics look a little dated - it was something that had to be done !

Bought a cube last Friday, and this Friday i will own a Zelda game on a launch day.

for Cube games, if you hold down the "B" button on the joypad, while the Gamecube logo is displaying, some games will then give you the option to run at 60mhz - it works for me on smash bros, Rogue II, metroid and luigi's Mansion

TacT · 01-05-2003 12:46pm

for shame dusty, for shame

damnit, I need a gamecube :eek:

Tusky · 01-05-2003 1:24pm

you can have mine for say...50 euro if you want tact ?

Doodah7 · 01-05-2003 3:39pm

Was in GAME at lunchtime and was asking about Zelda. The guy behind the counter didn't know how much the game is going to be yet!!!:rolleyes:

Anyway, they also have the same deal that Nintendo did for Metroid Prime, i.e. a GC boxed with the game (ltd. edition of course). While the GAME guy didn't know the price for sure, he assumed it would cost 200 hoofers.

Veerrryyy tempted to go for this. Oh yeah, the GC itself is a limited edition platinum colour

long_b · 01-05-2003 4:02pm

Preordered it ages ago from GAME - someone from the shop just rang - it'll be 60 yoyos.

GAME are doing 10% off for Membership Cardholders though.

Repli · 01-05-2003 4:15pm

Platinum gamecube: http://images.bestbuy.com/images/esku/angle/11176818anA.jpg
mmmm

Mr E · 01-05-2003 4:17pm

<annie> Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're only a day awaaaaaaaaay </annie>

BLITZ_Molloy · 01-05-2003 10:27pm

I don't know why you people preorder. I often buy a friday release on a tuesday. You just go to an indie, ask and wave some money at them. I do the same for music CD's.

The only Zelda I enjoyed was Zelda II. The games just send me to sleep - I've started several and gave up half way through. They're just so easy, the dialogue is so mindless and the characterisation non-existant.

theciscokid · 01-05-2003 10:42pm

Originally posted by BLITZ_Molloy
The only Zelda I enjoyed was Zelda II. The games just send me to sleep - I've started several and gave up half way through. They're just so easy, the dialogue is so mindless and the characterisation non-existant. [/B]

slap... :ninja:

the zelda 2 side scrolling adventure was probably the weakest of the whole series on the nintendo format...

overall the philips cd-i takes the biscuit

long_b · 02-05-2003 8:39am

So ... anyone tried to run the bonus disk on a 50 Hz TV yet ?

Doodah7 · 02-05-2003 10:16am

Just picked up the ltd. edition platinum box set. Unfortunately i'm going to gave to wait until this evening to boot it up:mad:

However on the back of the box under the section dealing with the bonus disc, it has 60hz only. Although the way this is positioned, I'm not sure if it is both extra games or just Ocarina of Time - Master Quest as the 60hz only is under this icon.

Have to wait and see. In any event, my beat up old portable can play at 60Hz as well as the main TV.

mooman_00 · 02-05-2003 10:24am

where did you find the platinum edition and what makes it so platinum???

Mr E · 02-05-2003 11:06am

Got it this morning in Smyths (plus bonus disc).

FYI - they stopped their 3 for 2 deal on Wednesday (30th). They now have selected titles at 2 for €50.

- Dave.

Doodah7 · 02-05-2003 11:31am

mooman_00

The GC is platinum in colour along with a platinum coloured controller. I got mine in GAME for €199...

Mr E · 02-05-2003 11:50am

Tall paul: I imagine it applies to both of the bonus games. They both use the same engine - same map, enemies, game dynamics, but have different puzzles in the dungeons.

- Dave.

mooman_00 · 02-05-2003 11:50am

ok sorry i thought you were saying you had a platinum copy of zelda......ill just go and stick my head well back up my ass......it looks cool as im sure it is in real life......anyone see the modded one by panisonic?? it can play dvd's but at the moment it is only availible in japan and the us!! platinum panosonic dvd cube

Repli · 02-05-2003 11:54am

Originally posted by mooman_00
anyone see the modded one by panisonic?? it can play dvd's but at the moment it is only availible in japan and the us!! platinum panosonic dvd cube

That looks so cool but it's not worth another €200 just for dvd imo..

Tusky · 02-05-2003 11:57am

yea saw that yonks ago mooman - thought it was a rumour ! heh i got zelda going to play now, will report back in around 45 mins tell you what i think ! cyaz !

mooman_00 · 02-05-2003 12:00pm

ya but sell off gc and get it is a possibility if it comes in a pal version.......id only loose 100e besides what i get for resale.....i was lucky enough to get argos uk deal a month ago, although when i got it it was just the cube, wires and controller, my brother had to fit it in to his bag

still lookin for packaging(box etc) if anyone wants rid of theirs?? im anally retentive about having and keeping the boxes for the shiit i buy.....

mooman_00 · 02-05-2003 12:01pm

Originally posted by Tusky
yea saw that yonks ago mooman - thought it was a rumour ! heh i got zelda going to play now, will report back in around 45 mins tell you what i think ! cyaz !

ya basstard ive just rang home and there is no sign of mine :mad: :mad: :mad:

Absolam · 02-05-2003 12:47pm

Just got it in Game..as above, €56 with the membership card, and a free mini guide, and the cheat disk, a platinum control pad, and a memory card for a tenner apiece! They've got an offer with some old games too.

Mr E · 02-05-2003 12:57pm

Shoulda been €54 with a loyalty card. 10% of €60 is €6 ....

- Dave.

Absolam · 02-05-2003 1:04pm

B****r! I'm home now! It'll cost me more than that to go back and complain!

Quigs Snr · 02-05-2003 1:41pm

Mooman, I have a spare gamecube box but I am in Waterford :-(

KdjaCL · 02-05-2003 2:00pm

Is the bonus disk in shops in ireland?

kdjac

Tusky · 02-05-2003 2:01pm

w00t its REALY good thank god for that, it will charm the pants off you and there is some genuinely funny bits too ! watch out for the music in the intro bit - really nice !

The first dungeon is great but tis a pain in the arse , SO much harder than Deku tree :mad:

Is the bonus disk in shops in ireland?

yea i got it in game - didnt even pre-orderr....

ondafly · 02-05-2003 2:16pm

friend just bought me a copy - was 47.99 and includes bonus discs etc from Smyths. It was a blunder by the shop assistant, he taught 2 games = 10% discount X 2 = 20%

Nice

Zelda : Wind Waker

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