Author Topic: First Details on US Zelda Bonus Disc (Read 14544 times)

StrikerObi · « **on:** November 04, 2003, 06:24:06 AM »

Three ways to get your old school Zelda fix.

GameInformer.com is reporting that the Zelda Bonus Disc will be seeing a release in the US this holiday season. There will be three ways to obtain this golden beauty.

First, there will be a special GameCube Zelda bundle available beginning November 17th that will include the disc. Second, the disc will be offered as a bonus for subscribing to Nintendo Power. Finally, customers who buy two upcoming first party Nintendo titles and register them online will be able to receive the bonus disc. The list of first party titles that count towards the offer includes: Mario Kart: Double Dash, Mario Party 5, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and 1080˚ Avalanche.

We’ll have more on this offer as it develops.

UPDATE: The contents of the disc have been revealed, and it's more than just games. Here's the rundown on what's on it:

The Legend of Zelda (NES)
Zelda II: Adventure of Link (NES)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker demo (GCN)
Video of gameplay highlights from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
A short retrospective history of The Legend of Zelda series

There is also more information on how to obtain the disc. For the Nintendo Power deal, the disc is available to those who either start new subscriptions or renew current ones. This can be done at Nintendo Power's website. There will also be a website up soon where games can be registered to obtain the disc. A My Nintendo account will be required to get the disc. You can register one on Nintendo's website.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2003, 06:36:54 AM »

You gonna tell us what they are!? ;______;

(edit: Ah, you fixed it

)

Looks like I'm going with numero 3 ^_^

CaseyRyback · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2003, 07:11:12 AM »

I will most likely go number 2 as long as they give it to me with a free players guide as well(also they better give it to resubscribers), if not I will go number 3(also if its faster)

vudu · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2003, 07:25:23 AM »

good thing i was planning on picking up mario kart and mario & luigi anyway.

also, bill, you really should just link to gameinformer, rather than copy and paste.

Pale · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2003, 07:26:14 AM »

When they say "subscribe to nintendo power" does that include people who already have Nintendo Power? Like is it gonna be this years christmas gift? Or is it gonna be for new subscribers only?

Ian Sane · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2003, 07:44:23 AM »

Well I'm happy that I don't have to buy a new Gamecube but I'm still pretty disappointed. Zelda fans have been asking for this since Super Mario All Stars was released ten years ago. It should be sold in stores PERIOD.

I guess I'll go with number 3 though I was really only planning on buying one of those titles originally (Mario Kart). It sucks that the ten or so Nintendo first party games I already own don't count for squat.

I imagine that this is only for new Nintendo Power subscribers since Nintendo seems to only reward newcombers these days. If I don't get this disc for buying a Cube years ago you're probably not going to get it for subscribing years ago.

Pale · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2003, 08:24:29 AM »

You're right, if they launch this club thing... I'll be pissed if I can't register any of the games a currently own. That's a pretty lame thing for them to do.

Gibdo Master · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2003, 08:45:40 AM »

I don't know which one I'm going with. I absolutely hate Nintendo Power (pretty much all gaming mags for that matter) and I really don't know if I'll be getting Mario Kart. Even though I've played and enjoyed just about all of them I haven't boughten one yet.

EDIT: Wait a minute. I just re-read the topic post and realized you have to buy TWO games! That's crap. It's especially crap when you can't use past first party games toward this. I guess I'll be subscribing to Nintendo Power. By the way does anyone know if the disk will be packaged with the GameCube bundle or will it be like past bundles where they hand you the disk upon purchase. If that's the case maybe Best Buy will sell these separately like the past bonus disks.

Pale · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2003, 08:58:32 AM »

I like Nintendo Power. Its always a very interesting read. I don't read it for late breaking news, rather the silly nintendo stuff that is always included. I'm a dork like that, but stickers, and pokemon cards seem to make my day. =P

Anyway, I checked up on my "My Nintendo" account and it kind of creeped me out. Now I was a subscriber to Nintendo power WAAAAY back in the day. Then I had a fairly long hiatus from the magazine...(like 7 years)...Keep in mind that this dates back to pre-main stream internet. Anyway, my nintendo now remember my original subscription and even the gifts I got with it. It talks about how I received my Dragon Warrior Game Pak as my free gift in 1990. I think thats pretty interesting cause they did that all based on my address somehow... They also say i got a silver pin that hasn't shipped yet....from back in 91. =P It would be pretty cool if that just turned up in the mail. Anyway, the moral to my silly story is this...its pretty cool that my My Nintendo account says i've been a member since 1989. Beat that. =P

edit: I thought i'd add to my childish gloating with some proof. =P

Round Eye · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2003, 09:23:22 AM »

Check this out:

http://www.nintendo.com/zeldaclassic/

Seems like you have to try the link a few times before you can get in.

Also, looks like if you buy the 2 games you get a head start on the disk Nov. 11 versus Nov 17 for the Nintendo power subscription.

Pale · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2003, 09:41:37 AM »

i can't get any of these links to work.. :-/

Ian Sane · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2003, 09:48:36 AM »

I got the Zelda link to work a few minutes ago but now it doesn't. I suspect they found out people were looking at it and removed it from the site.

I signed up for the MyNintendo thing and they accept Canadians so it looks like it won't be too hard for us Canucks to get in on the deal. They even tracked my orders in Canadian funds.

Dr_Pill · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:00:28 AM »

I got the link to work first time (lucky me) but did you read what the site said?
They misspelled Wind Waker, twice.

The Site says it includes "The Legend of Zelda: Wind Walker Demo" and a "Special The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Walker: The Movie Experience."

I'm usually not one to nitpick but this is a Nintendo game on the Nintendo site. You'd think someone would catch that.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:10:50 AM »

I already subscribe to NP. I don't really like it, but I get it just to.....have....it....

anyway, I resubcribe every year so this shouldn't be a problem. UNLESS........ Nintendo dcides to go jack-ass on me. :\

joshnickerson · « **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:35:57 AM »

Booyah! But, herein lies the problem... I was planning on getting a Platinum cube to get the disc, renew my subscription to Nintendo Power AND buy both Mario Kart and Mario & Luigi...
But which one do I choose? I mean, is it crazy to buy a new cube just for the Platinum color when my old one works just fine?

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #15 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:37:12 AM »

buy mario to the kizzle and his bro too.

ssj4_android · « **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:45:41 AM »

Cool. I have Mario Kart preordered, and I was thinking about getting Mario & Luigi.
EDIT: Wait a sec, you missed something. It says register the two games AND the gamecube itself. Hm....

Berto2K · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:48:32 AM »

And with Mario Kart being released in NA in about 2 weeks, this "Club" must also be starting very soon. I wouldn't imagine Nintendo to start that later like in mid December, but that would be logical, this is Nintendo we are talking about afterall.

SuperLink666 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:56:19 AM »

http://www.nintendo.com/zeldaclassic/

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #19 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:58:59 AM »

either
A: nintendo can't spell
or
B: the wind walker is their creative name for WW2 -_______-

Ian Sane · « **Reply #20 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:59:18 AM »

"Wait a sec, you missed something. It says register the two games AND the gamecube itself."

I assume you can register an old Gamecube. It would be really stupid otherwise and would kill the whole "existing owners can get it to" thing. Though that may screw over people who have used or imported Cubes. Seems rather idiotic to have to register a Cube as well since it's safe to assume that anyone who wants a Zelda Gamecube discs owns a system as well. Though if that screws you over then just go the NP route.

"is it crazy to buy a new cube just for the Platinum color when my old one works just fine?"

Yes it is... unless you're rich in which case I have no problem with you artificially inflating the Cube market share.

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2003, 12:14:00 PM »

I'm wondering how we'll register our Gamecubes- the games have a special PIN, according to the site, but our beloved Cubes didn't have anything of the sort.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2003, 12:17:55 PM »

They will most likely ask for the barcode number on the back of the system...

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2003, 12:19:11 PM »

FOO-GOO-MA-GOO

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #24 on:** November 04, 2003, 12:20:56 PM »

You took off yoour barcode??

Also, is your avatar Gary Coleman with half his skull removed?

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