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Title: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: NWR_Neal on August 29, 2011, 12:18:27 PM

Also, an alternate bundle including the game, CD, and the golden Wii Remote Plus will be available for $69.99.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/27621

Nintendo revealed that a special The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert CD will be included with every first-run copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword when it debuts on November 20.

Additionally, the Zelda-themed gold Wii Remote Plus will be released in a special bundle, available for $69.99, that will come out on day one. This bundle will also include the CD. The CD will include special arrangements of select songs from the concert that is starting in Los Angeles in October.

Included with the announcement was an image showing off what can be assumed to be the final box art (see image) for Skyward Sword.

Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Ceric on August 29, 2011, 12:24:38 PM
Right this second the bundle isn't up for Pre-Order on Amazon.  Since I need a Plus anyway a gold one be cool.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 29, 2011, 12:28:59 PM
I don't need another controller, I already have two Wii Remote Plus's (one for me, one for my girlfriend). It's tempting though.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Chocobo_Rider on August 29, 2011, 12:36:23 PM
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...the Zelda-themed gold Wii Remote Plus will be released in a special bundle, available for $69.99, that will .. also include the CD.

So it was written. And so it shall be ... purchased.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Kytim89 on August 29, 2011, 12:45:30 PM
No artbook? What about Metroid's 25th anniversary? I guess we are **** out of luck in that department?
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: stevey on August 29, 2011, 12:56:32 PM
I'm tempted to buy 2 bundles for the golden wiimotes....

Quote from: Kytim89 on August 29, 2011, 12:45:30 PM
No artbook?

3DS happened
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Ceric on August 29, 2011, 01:04:36 PM
Honestly, I would prefer the Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD method where you popped in the disc and the disc itself had all the goodies on it like HD version of memorable moments in Zelda.  Well cleaned up in this case.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: broodwars on August 29, 2011, 01:22:33 PM
The CD is tempting, but it's only "special arrangements" of "select" songs from the concert, not the entire concert itself (and before you ask why Nintendo should "give away" the concert music when they want you buy tickets to it, the experience is COMPLETELY different between listening to a soundtrack and experiencing live it in person).  If it was like the Smash Bros. Melee soundtrack that Nintendo gave away in Nintendo Power (which I tracked down and bought on Ebay JUST for that CD), this would be more enticing.  Given that it's only likely to be 2-3 tracks long, I'll hunt for the .mp3s online after the game comes out and continue to wait on picking up the game.  There's just too much good stuff coming out this Fall for Zelda to really compete for what few gaming dollars I have right now.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on August 29, 2011, 01:42:38 PM
In the age of YouTube, soundtrack CDs being packed in with games are kind of redundant. As for the the golden Wii Remote Plus, I'm waiting to see what that bundle will cost in the UK. With two MotionPlus units already acquired, it's probably not necessary for me to get one of those, but whatever.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: fordrob on August 29, 2011, 02:25:20 PM
It continues to amaze me that people think piracy is okay, and will actually use it as means of justifying not buying a game.
 
I'm looking at you, broodwars...
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: King of Twitch on August 29, 2011, 02:41:05 PM
Quote from: TJ Spyke on August 29, 2011, 12:28:59 PM
I don't need another controller, I already have two Wii Remote Plus's (one for me, one for my girlfriend). It's tempting though.

Really? How the funk do you play Wii Sports Resort 4-player kayaking? You are way behind the times. Get N or get out.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: broodwars on August 29, 2011, 03:47:51 PM
Quote from: fordrob on August 29, 2011, 02:25:20 PM
It continues to amaze me that people think piracy is okay, and will actually use it as means of justifying not buying a game.
 
I'm looking at you, broodwars...

And where have I EVER said I was pirating the game?  The CD's free, and one way or another it'll end up on the internet.  I have said that I'm buying Skyward Sword used due to issues I have with how badly Nintendo of America has conducted its business lately, which is NOT piracy.  This CD, if it were the actual full soundtrack, might have pushed me over the edge to buying the game new, but from the sounds of it it's merely a sampler.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: MegaByte on August 29, 2011, 04:24:04 PM
Hopefully, Amazon will run a sale because that's too much IMO.

The box art is interesting, specifically the seals/medallions.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 29, 2011, 04:25:27 PM
The game is $50, so you get the limited edition Wii Remote and the soundtrack for $20. Not a bad deal.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: pololmejor on August 29, 2011, 04:27:34 PM
O...Oh! I-It's beautiful!
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: pyrokamileon on August 29, 2011, 04:35:56 PM
I couldn't use this remote, they should give you the golden remote for storage in your collectables case and motion plus add-on that you can attach to any of your previous remotes :-p :-(
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: MegaByte on August 29, 2011, 04:42:35 PM
I just translated the Hylian on the boxart. Going clockwise:

Wisdom, Nehru, Power, Din, (obscured), (obscured)rol

Clearly, it should be "Wisdom, Nayru, Power, Din, Courage, Farore", but I guess something got lost in localization.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Ceric on August 29, 2011, 04:43:39 PM
Quote from: MegaByte on August 29, 2011, 04:42:35 PM
I just translated the Hylian on the boxart. Going clockwise:

Wisdom, Nehru, Power, Din, (obscured), (obscured)rol

Clearly, it should be "Wisdom, Nayru, Power, Din, Courage, Farore", but I guess something got lost in localization.
Its a different Dialect... yeah... That will make it all right.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Ras on August 29, 2011, 05:00:43 PM
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* Note that the gold controller will simply be gold in color and will not contain any actual precious metals.

Dadburnit!  That thar's fool's gold!  I dang near broke my last tooth on it!
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Stogi on August 29, 2011, 05:12:45 PM
Typical Fanboy response incoming...

Quote from: Kytim89 on August 29, 2011, 12:45:30 PM
No artbook? What about Metroid's 25th anniversary? I guess we are **** out of luck in that department?

I like how the Triforce symbol is overgrown with vines and weathered.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: fordrob on August 29, 2011, 05:41:09 PM
Quote from: broodwars on August 29, 2011, 03:47:51 PM
Quote from: fordrob on August 29, 2011, 02:25:20 PM
It continues to amaze me that people think piracy is okay, and will actually use it as means of justifying not buying a game.
 
I'm looking at you, broodwars...

And where have I EVER said I was pirating the game?  The CD's free, and one way or another it'll end up on the internet.  I have said that I'm buying Skyward Sword used due to issues I have with how badly Nintendo of America has conducted its business lately, which is NOT piracy.  This CD, if it were the actual full soundtrack, might have pushed me over the edge to buying the game new, but from the sounds of it it's merely a sampler.

In this instance I'm referring to the practice of downloading mp3 files.  The soundtrack may be included at no additional charge but that does not provide license to download it.  The CD is offered as a contingency of the game purchase, and unless Nintendo offer the files for download in an official capacity, other illegitimate means of obtaining them is stealing regardless of the prevalence of the act. 
NWR's own insanolord recently lamented registering his Ocarina of Time 3D in the previous Club Nintendo year because he could have obtained the mp3 files online...this is not the answer, kids.  Pay for what you want or live without it!
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 29, 2011, 05:45:12 PM
Oh great, another TJ Spyke....
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 29, 2011, 05:47:49 PM
Considering the soundtrack is designed as a reward for those who buy this bundle, what is the problem?
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: leahsdad on August 29, 2011, 07:49:01 PM
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And where have I EVER said I was pirating the game?  The CD's free, and one way or another it'll end up on the internet.  I have said that I'm buying Skyward Sword used due to issues I have with how badly Nintendo of America has conducted its business lately, which is NOT piracy.  This CD, if it were the actual full soundtrack, might have pushed me over the edge to buying the game new, but from the sounds of it it's merely a sampler.

You know, I'm not at all for piracy, but....I admit, I have downloaded the mp3's for the Oot 3DS soundtrack, not because I don't have the CD (I have the CD, I registered my copy of Oot 3D soon as I got it), but because I really, really don't want to bust the shrinkwrap on my copy.  I want to keep it pristine.  Is this crazy?  Sure.  But it's the stupid fanboy inside me that's making me do this.

I will most definitely preorder the Gold Wiimote bundle, but to be honest, I'm considering keeping that pristine as well, buying a regular copy of Skyward sword, selling that back when I'm done with it, and downloading the Mp3's for that as well. 

Now...barring the whole legality issue, is what I have done, and what I may do in the future, wrong?
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Shaymin on August 29, 2011, 08:23:27 PM
So a remote, Zelda game and soundtrack for $70?

...

(http://funfive.net/images/Shut%20Up%20And%20Take%20My%20Rupees.jpg)
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Stogi on August 29, 2011, 08:30:29 PM
I don't want to start a piracy war, but if it wasn't for piracy THIS SONG (overworld theme remix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLzaZ_HXmjw) would not have been made. And that's sad, because it's possibly the best thing to happen to the Zelda theme ever since its inception.

In your world remix culture would not exist. So a SONG LIKE THIS (lost woods remix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU75uz0b8EU) couldn't show me how dirty and incredibly serious one of my childhood favorites could sound.

Hate piracy or love it, you have to admit that the more people that listen to something great the better.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: fordrob on August 29, 2011, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: leahsdad on August 29, 2011, 07:49:01 PM
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And where have I EVER said I was pirating the game?  The CD's free, and one way or another it'll end up on the internet.  I have said that I'm buying Skyward Sword used due to issues I have with how badly Nintendo of America has conducted its business lately, which is NOT piracy.  This CD, if it were the actual full soundtrack, might have pushed me over the edge to buying the game new, but from the sounds of it it's merely a sampler.

You know, I'm not at all for piracy, but....I admit, I have downloaded the mp3's for the Oot 3DS soundtrack, not because I don't have the CD (I have the CD, I registered my copy of Oot 3D soon as I got it), but because I really, really don't want to bust the shrinkwrap on my copy.  I want to keep it pristine.  Is this crazy?  Sure.  But it's the stupid fanboy inside me that's making me do this.

I will most definitely preorder the Gold Wiimote bundle, but to be honest, I'm considering keeping that pristine as well, buying a regular copy of Skyward sword, selling that back when I'm done with it, and downloading the Mp3's for that as well. 

Now...barring the whole legality issue, is what I have done, and what I may do in the future, wrong?




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This reply is awesome; the practice is wrong, but the reply is still awesome.  Since you asked (maybe rhetorically) I will provide a very brief personal opinion summary: it is wrong because you are taking advantage of two materially different things (an unopened collector's item which has a value above and beyond a regular CD, as well as a product you get to enjoy using) for a single price.

Sorry, messed up the formatting of this post on my phone...

Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: leahsdad on August 30, 2011, 03:23:37 PM
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QuoteAnd where have I EVER said I was pirating the game?  The CD's free, and one way or another it'll end up on the internet.  I have said that I'm buying Skyward Sword used due to issues I have with how badly Nintendo of America has conducted its business lately, which is NOT piracy.  This CD, if it were the actual full soundtrack, might have pushed me over the edge to buying the game new, but from the sounds of it it's merely a sampler.


You know, I'm not at all for piracy, but....I admit, I have downloaded the mp3's for the Oot 3DS soundtrack, not because I don't have the CD (I have the CD, I registered my copy of Oot 3D soon as I got it), but because I really, really don't want to bust the shrinkwrap on my copy.  I want to keep it pristine.  Is this crazy?  Sure.  But it's the stupid fanboy inside me that's making me do this.

I will most definitely preorder the Gold Wiimote bundle, but to be honest, I'm considering keeping that pristine as well, buying a regular copy of Skyward sword, selling that back when I'm done with it, and downloading the Mp3's for that as well. 

Now...barring the whole legality issue, is what I have done, and what I may do in the future, wrong?




****************
This reply is awesome; the practice is wrong, but the reply is still awesome.  Since you asked (maybe rhetorically) I will provide a very brief personal opinion summary: it is wrong because you are taking advantage of two materially different things (an unopened collector's item which has a value above and beyond a regular CD, as well as a product you get to enjoy using) for a single price.

Sorry, messed up the formatting of this post on my phone...





I wasn't asking rhetorically....I'm mostly of the belief that what I'm doing is not wrong (in an ethical/moral sense, not legal) but I really wanted to know what other people thought. 


You have a very good point, but I wonder...will this CD really be a collector's item, in terms of value?  I actually just wanted to keep it pristine because if not, my kids will toss it around and scratch it up.  I'm not planning on selling it in the future, but at the same time, I'm not expecting it to be going on Ebay for $40 or something like that. 
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Mop it up on August 30, 2011, 06:43:52 PM
I hope that they produce the bundle for a while, because I've got some traveling coming up this holiday and probably won't have extra money to buy it until after Christmas.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Lithium on August 31, 2011, 01:43:02 AM
yeah i'll just stick to the regular game, i already have 4 wiimotes. Like broodwars said, the soundtrack wont even be the full thing either.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 31, 2011, 01:44:05 AM
I haven't seen any indication of what is on the soundtrack.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: broodwars on August 31, 2011, 01:51:35 AM
Quote from: TJ Spyke on August 31, 2011, 01:44:05 AM
I haven't seen any indication of what is on the soundtrack.

Whenever you see the words "special arrangements", it's a sampler CD.  It will probably have 5 tracks max with a total running time of less than 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 31, 2011, 01:53:57 AM
Maybe, but some people are acting like they know what the soundtrack will consist when they are assuming they know.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 02:28:40 AM
I already pre-ordered mine on Amazon.
I could couldn't care less about the soundtrack CD, but I'm always up for another special WM+
After this, I will have 6 regular wiimotes (w/ 3 or 4 M+ attachments) and 3 WM+ to go with 3 Wiis in my house.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: UncleBob on August 31, 2011, 01:18:47 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 02:28:40 AM
I already pre-ordered mine on Amazon.
I could couldn't care less about the soundtrack CD, but I'm always up for another special WM+
After this, I will have 6 regular wiimotes (w/ 3 or 4 M+ attachments) and 3 WM+ to go with 3 Wiis in my house.
...are you me?
Although I have 4 regular Wii Remotes (2 M+ attachments), 4 Wii Remote Plus units, one of those mini-remote/nunchuck combos and one of those awesome Penguin United Remote/Pistols...
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 04:18:37 PM
I have 4 white regular Wiimotes. 2 of which came with the 2 white Wiis.
2 black regular wiimotes, 1 of which came with the black wii.
2 black Wiimote+'s, 1 came with Span Smasher & the other with WiiPlay+
4 M+ attachments. 2 white & 2 black.
1 steering wheel attachment & 1 pistol attachment.

I think I only have 5 nunchucks though. 2 black & 3 white.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: Ceric on August 31, 2011, 04:20:54 PM
What about Gold and Black CCPro? and White Classic Controllers?
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 05:00:50 PM
I have 1 white CC, but no CCPro

I've been meaning to go get MH3 w/ CCPro bundle, but it will have to wait till I find it for $20 or so.
If I find GE bundle for the same, I will probably get that too.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 31, 2011, 06:20:10 PM
If I could get a gold Nunchuck to go with it, I might order the bundle.  I'd feel off balance using a non-matching Nunchuck.  :(
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: UncleBob on August 31, 2011, 06:53:43 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 04:18:37 PM
I have 4 white regular Wiimotes. 2 of which came with the 2 white Wiis.
2 black regular wiimotes, 1 of which came with the black wii.
2 black Wiimote+'s, 1 came with Span Smasher & the other with WiiPlay+
4 M+ attachments. 2 white & 2 black.
1 steering wheel attachment & 1 pistol attachment.

I think I only have 5 nunchucks though. 2 black & 3 white.

White Remote from my initial Wii Purchase
White Remote that was purchased at the same time as my first Wii
White Remote from Wii Play
Black Remote from Black Wii
Black Remote Plus from Fling Smash
Black Remote Plus from Fling Smash
Black Remote Plus from Wii Play Motion
Red Remote Plus from Red Wii
Mini-Red Remote from two-pack
Pistol/Remote from Penguin United

White Wii Motion Plus from Wii Sports Resort
Black Wii Motion Plus from Black Wii

White nunchuck from initial Wii purchase
White nunchuck purchased at the same time as my first Wii
Black nunchuck from black Wii
Red nunchuck from red Wii
Mini-Red nunchucks from two-pack

White Wheel from Mario Kart
White Wheel purchased at the same time as Mario Kart
White Wheel from ExciteBots
Black Wheel purchased separately when they were released

2 White Classic Controllers purchased separately
Black Classic Controller Pro purchased separately
Off-Brand wireless Classic Controller

I think that's it... Wii Balance Board?
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 07:08:11 PM
2 Wii Balance Boards
1 for Wiifit and 1 for WiiFit+





Also have 2 Guitars, 4 mics, a drumset, a keyboard I think, and a skateboard/balance board in the garage ($10 GH/TH bundles from a few weeks ago)

1 of the 4 mics were came with Disney Sing It games
2 of the other ones were purchased separately.

I also have 4 sensor bars and power cords, as I have an alternate hookup for the TV in the garage.
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: UncleBob on August 31, 2011, 07:29:39 PM
Hm.
I only have one Guitar and two Turn Tables.  I have a keyboard (not a music keyboard, but the Logitech keyboard), two USB LAN adapters, a set of component cables... a Wii Speak... a non-functioning Rock Band-branded USB hub... pretty much it.

What's wrong with us?  Why do we need all this Nintendo stuff? :D
Title: Re: Initial Copies of Skyward Sword to Include Symphonic CD
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 31, 2011, 08:54:12 PM
Oh yeah, I also have 2 turn tables, & a wii speak that I've used about twice while connecting my girl with some NWR folk in a game of Animal Crossing.

I also have the Ubisoft USB camera that came with Your Shape.


edit: I have 3 sets of component cables (they are like $6 on monoprice)


edit 2: did I mention that all the GH/DJH/TH stuff has never been touched.
the USB camera for YourShape was used maybe 3 times
the mics got quite a bit of use
the classic controller might've been used about 4-5 times (but it's too small for my hands)
The black Wii is only ever used for Netflix
the two black wiimotes are only ever used with the black wii (M+ & nunchuck is never hooked up)
I haven't actually played a Wii game for more than 2 seconds since DKCR came out.