Ocarina Of Time 3D Reportedly No Longer In Production

I should have grabbed that last OoT 3D for 20 bucks and kid icarus dor 15€ before that store closed for good. I'm still on the fence if I'm going digital or cart on 3DS.

I couldn't find it anywhere in shops when I bought it last year, I ended up shelling out $90 NZ dollars for the eshop version instead. Ah well.

A friend of mine here in Ireland had a terrible time since Xmas trying to find a copy of OoT to buy before MM comes out. She had to pay £40 for it. So glad I have my copy. Still have to play it though red face

This sounds like another in a long string of poor business decisions by Nintendo.

Good thing I managed to get it on time!

I can understand a system being discontinued but a game? Ok so like you can get it on Amazon right?

I didn't know this was new, it has been kinda hard to find for a while. I mean look at Wii games like Kirby's Return to Dreamland, they've obviously been out of production for a while, but there was no article when that happened. Again, why is this news?

@BensonUii I've always been a physical man, but coming up on a year after I bought my 3DS it's occurring to me more and more that I'd rather be able to tap a game's icon to load it than swap carts and have to have my carry case to hand all the time. I kept all the boxes because they're nice to have on a shelf and should I ever want to trade in it's an option, but it's not as swift as loading games right from the Home screen. Buying physical games from Amazon, however, usually always proves cheaper than downloading a title, so there's that. Pros and cons.

It's in Nintendo's interests for us to all be using the eShop anyway, which is why I think they've been under shipping stuff for a while now. For a retail product, they're selling to stores for a good chunk under what the customer pays, and they've also had to pay for manufacturing and distribution costs on top of that, and there's always a risk they'll end up with excess stock. With digital, not only do they get paid more for each copy sold, but it's practically all profit.

I don't understand why a company would discontinue a game when it's clearly still very popular and part of one of the most beloved franchises in video game history.

I do agree with @Peach64 about their possible reasons for doing this as eShop sales are indeed practically pure profit. But its not like they wouldn't easily make their money back from a title like this that people will probably be looking for again after MM3D releases. Choices for the consumer is not a bad thing.

I was able to pick up a basically brand new one through gamefly, case with Nintendo Club points a couple of years ago.

I've gone digital on both my 3DS and Wii U consoles, and I haven't looked back. Having said that, I'm holding off on getting Ocarina of Time 3D until I finally obtain my New Nintendo 3DS console(s). There's no sense in upgrading to a bigger SD Card when it's microSD Cards that I'd be needing, is there?

Re-playing this at the moment, in preparation for Majoras Mask. Its the only game that I own a physical copy of as it came with the Zelda 3DS bundle. 1st play through on my Ambassador edition 'New' 3DS, it does look a little better than last time I played it on my ALBW 3DSXL!

I managed to pick it up when I first got my 3DS back in 2013, luckily. I tend to go physical with games when possible, it's a rare deal that has me get a digital version of a game if I can get a physical copy.

I'm also re-playing this through a new 3DS, and now with 3D on all the time, makes a big difference, very much looking forward to MM

I don't know if second-hand copies are still easy to find here in Europe. I bought mine second-hand as the first title for my 3DS back in 2012, when it was still very easy to find new copies.

If you can't get your hands on a retail copy, do yourself a favour and download it. It's that good. While very little has changed, the visuals and interface are redone to great effect. It makes the classic even better, without really making it feel like a remake. Instead, it feels like it always looked like this, which is quite amazing. It's not unless you actually boot up the old version that you see how much prettier it truly is. This is because the style and colour of the original is very much intact. The unlockable Master Quest is also a wonderful and generous extra from Nintendo.

Normally I am not too excited about remakes, but in the case of Ocarina of Time, I don't care. It's a game I can enjoy over and over again. Let's hope the Majora's Mask remake is just as good.

I got the physical version because I bought it as soon as it was released when there weren't any downloadable versions until crappy New Super Mario Bros. 2 appeared in our lives. Before that, I was given by my parents the original game in Christmas 1998, which became my favourite N64 game.

@Rensch I agree with you, the 3DS version looks better but not very different. The 3D effect is the best I've seen in the 3DS/XL this far and the game looks more beautiful, so you all should get it whether it's physical or digital. I can't wait for Majora's Mask 3D because that was my other favourite N64 game when I was a teenager. They both are among my favourite games ever. All I can say about Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask are sweet things. Get them!

It's been discontinued for a while I'd wadger. Also, A Link Between Worlds, Starfox 64 3D, Pokemon Rumble Blast, etc.. Get them gems of games physical while you can.

@Vanillalake You can't wait? You gotta wait. Lol.

@Porky Yeah!! I'll get Majora's Mask and the New Nintendo 3DS as soon as they are available! And those Majora's Mask face plates, if I can find them.

Got it new from Amazon a couple of months ago. Could not find it at Game. And, yeah, graphics are very pretty and the Master Quest perfect (feels like a new game, as long as someone else completes the standard adventure) for someone who played the N64 version all those years ago.

If this is true, the retail copy will be eventually collectible. However don't count on that, people will buy tons of copies and will flood the market causing deflation.

I knew about this 2 years ago. I had my brother buy me a copy in California on a military base. Gots mine!

It's was a 3DS launch title, so I'm not surprised.

To be fair it was released quite a long time ago so if you hadn't picked it up yet then I don't know what you were waiting for.

Had mine since 2011

people are either going to get it physical asap or fall for nintendos digital promotion. clever way to boost sales and promote digital purchases.

@Justaguest I know I did

I already sold it. I got $20...

This game came out a long time ago. Nintendo produced a lot of copies, they were starting to be sold at a budget price, and in Japan at least were offered as a free giveaway in a promotion last year.

By this time if you didn't get to game you can't get mad at Nintendo for the now short supply.

Currently the game is still in stock in Japan. It might just be a regional issue or a temporary issue.

I kind of hope it doesn't for the UK as the broadband is meant to be really bad here.

@NintendoMan94
I went digital on my Wii U but with the upcoming New3DS (for me and will lend it to my kid on my supervision), I'm not sure because I'll eventually get my kid his own N3DS when he's a bit older. And we will have to share carts eventually. But going digitally is more convenient and secure as long as you have your account and as long as Nintendo allows you to re-download. Maybe I'll just wait for the new Nintendo loyalty program info, maybe you can have 2 3DSes in one account by then.

I've been replaying this on my new 3DS to prepare for Majora's Mask (forgot I never finished Master Quest.) Got it in 2011 as a physical copy but I converted it to digital.

Eh, wasn't interested anyway. Nintendo really shouldn't have discontinued it anyway though.

Just noticed that Gamestop is being Gamestop: a new copy is $40, a used copy is $50.

@TruenoGT
This is true and why I always encourage people when 2 games come out on the same day but can only afford 1, get the one that will be more niche.

Well I don't have to worry because this was the first game that I got, so I got it probably like July 2011. Though uncertain.

I can't find oot or star fox anywhere in US

I got mine in Time then

@Deltadon I got OOT for 40 on Amazon last month, you might want to check there. If not Amazon, Ebay would have it.

Still have mine,safe and sound.

It's in stock pretty much everywhere in Germany. Seems to be a NoA-only thing (Aren't Bravely Default, Pikmin 3 and Fire Emblem: Awakening hard to find there, too? You can get those here everywhere as well).

Yes, how dare they discontinue a 3.5 year old game. The nerve!

I've had my copy since 2012. xP

Well hey, maybe it'll go down in price on the eshop a bit now?

...pfft. Riiight.

This was my first 3DS game in 2011

so this isn't too much of a surprise.

This sucks. I was going to but a copy when I got a New 3DS so I could play it before MM3D. Prices are already ridiculous on Amazon. Oh well. I suppose I'll have to get a digital copy, even though I very much prefer physical.

It's unusual watching this happen. I'm used to used Nintendo games carrying a premium, but not above their price new.

@BensonUii I think a single account cross-platform system is something we're all hoping for in conjunction with the roll-out of a new rewards system. However, I'm not certain Nintendo have finalised what this reward system will be yet, so who knows. It is something that everybody wants. Who wants to pay twice for Virtual Console games for both systems? Who wants to buy Shovel Knight twice? It's something they must be addressing in the near future.

@Nashew Not if it's so apparently popular that one guy tried to buy it on Play-Asia

Huh. Now I wish I hadn't sold my copy a few months back.

Oh well.

Good thing I already have a copy. I was living in Papua New Guinea and this one guy wanted to send us a care package and asked if there were any video games I wanted so I listed a few, including OoT3D. I thought that was nice of him though. My copy has been on a long trip, especially since I'm back in America now. It probably started in China too.

You guys can complain about one game or another that does or doesn't make it to your respective regions, but region-locking sucks most for world travelers. Thank goodness for the Eshop, I guess.

I bought it in september 2014. And it's still factory sealed. The U.S.version at that.

I just bought a copy through the Eshop a couple of weeks ago. I haven't played this since it came out on N64 and I'm loving it. What a great game! I was unable to find a copy for less than $40 in the states. I think Gamestop has some used copies.

Copies of the game were already scarce in my area to begin with. Thank God Nintendo does digital now.

Of course I lost this and Fire Emblem Awakening over the summer.

@Artwark For $60-70, yes.

Still have my copy from 2011, but at least you have the option to buy it digitally if you don't own it. Back in the Wii and DS era, you were SOOL.

Time to rock scalp- AWWWWW

Welcome to old news central. Physical copies of this have been going for well over $50 on ebay for quite some time.

Which by the way, is absolutely maddening. Another reason why Nintendo is slowly poisoning my attitude towards them. There's obviously a DEMAND for physical copies of this game. Plus your install base is about to grow with the New 3DS hitting Europe and NA, WITH Majora's Mask. You think there aren't some people who would also like to buy OoT at their local game store too?

But nah, let's not make more. We here at Nintendo are allergic to money.

@TingLz and yet they'll continue to print out copies of Mario Kart 7 and NSMB2 that sell for $30 or less.

I was at Walmart earlier before reading this article where I saw a lone copy, read article and went back and bought it.

I hadn't yet bought this game for whatever reason and was debating if I should get it digital so it could sit next to the ALBW icon in my golden 3DS XL; but since I've preordered the special edition of MM, I thought I might as well get this game physical too. Yet, I did notice last year that the game had become more scarce on local stores. Thankfully, I had a moment of luck and found the game a week ago.

It's been out since 2011, which isn't no surprise.

Been to a few game stores as of late, Gamestop and a local chain store. Both Had OoT 3D used at $50 ($45 for members at the local store, so probably one of the better deals out there). But guys, guys...the game came out in 2011 2011 its been 4 years it likely been out of print for a while and we are only Just noticing because of Majora's impending re-release. So for those who are late adopters "You've (been) met with a terrible fate, haven't you" it is on the eShop and it does have a small file size. And for once...ITS CHEAPER ON THE ESHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Now you suckers can pay the same price that all us desperate 3DS owners back in '11 shelled out for...no getting in cheap 'n easy now, eh!??!?!??!?! )

But whats more concerning....Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is up to $50 as well...what the hell!??!?!?!? I usually get rewared with a great (but cheap) Layton game when I wait....ugh!

Been playing through this trying to beat it before majora... made it as far as lens of truth, it's such an incredible game considering it's from the N64 era

Nooo! I have been keeping my eye on Ocarina of Time for nearly two years!! Now I've go some hasty shopping to do.

My friend lucked out there on getting his cartridge. I just got it digitally because I was deciding whether I should've gotten that or the Virtual Console version.

Who orders the US version of a game from PlayAsia? Just because they aren't making the cartridge anymore does not mean it will be hard to get a copy. they stopped making N64 OoT carts about 15 years ago and you can still find them easily with minimal effort, and at a pretty good price usually too. I cant see OoT3D selling for 'much' more than it's N64 predecessor either.

@AshFoxX You're wrong. The 3DS copy goes for more than twice of what the N64 copy goes for on the used market. There's a bajillion copies of the original floating around out there. This is like saying Mario/Duck Hunt is rarer just because it's older.

My money is on this being accurate. GameStop is already selling the used copy for $10 more than the original msrp. Genius move on Nintendos part, they should see a spike in the digital sales that can't be resold used.

@HandheldGuru97
Nintendo games generally don't drop in price much to begin with, so there is no "getting in cheap n' easy" anyway.

I think thats why its so noticable, Nintendo's games aren't usually cheap, but a copy of OOT 3D will easily set you back a good $60-$70. This is for a CURRENT GEN handheld, not something a generation or two old. There must not be too many copies floating around, on top of it being out of print and in high demand.

@KillScottKill I was actually about to edit my comment because I found amazon selling for 60 at the cheapest when I went to my wishlist looking to add Road Rash 64. I blame the guy divulging that it was out of print that made the scalpers raise the price.

Just went out and bought the last physical copy of this game that I know of in my area upon hearing this news. Thank you Nintendolife for keeping me informed!

Thanks for the warning ! I just bought the last copy in a traditionnal supermarket from around the corner... I Needed that game on my 3DS anyway

I got this e-mail too. And coincidently I've already bought it in December at Play-asia when they still had stock for it in a Christmas promotion of about $35 dollars. It was late to arrive in my home after shipping here to Brazil, a little more than one month after it arrived here that it was shipped to me, but that was and yet is a problem of my country, their part that was shipping it to my country was flawless. about the game though, got a 100% completion out of it inna single week!!! About 45 to 50 hours to do so. Was so hooked that it was the only thing I played in that week last month lol

Stuff like this makes me hate Nintendo. They have a high demand game that people are scamming hard on online for both used and especially new copies where you're paying $70+ (double or higher the true price) for a game that's not even really that old and still on a current system. Yet they're fine shilling a digital rental download to your system. Not cool.

@outburst yea just picked a copy used on Amazon with case and manual for $65 used and that's the cheapest I could find it, might find one on eBay for $50-60. I'm trying to find a copy of star fox and kid Icarus uprising but the best I could find was the 50-60 for those. Think oot3d is gonna skyrocket in value in the coming years might be a $200 dollar game when the next Nintendo handheld comes out. And pikman 3 is really hard to find on the wiiu. Don't understand Nintendo you can get PS3 and 360 exclusives so cheap I hate paying almost $70 for a game that cost 40 new, glad I picked up mm3d when it came out.