Majora's Mask on Gamecube

[gustafc]

I LOVE Majora's Mask, but I haven't played it for many years, and I really feel like playing it again. Problem is, my sister has my N64, and she lives far away. So I'm thinking about buying the Zelda Collector's disc for Gamecube, MM being the only game I want on it. But from what I've read, it's a bad transfer of the game to GC, and it has various problems.
How bad are these problems? Will they spoil my wonderful memories of this fantastic game? (I have the bonus disc to Windwaker, and problems like the sound lagging every time you exit the items meny on Ocarina really bothered me)
And most importantly, is it true that they have shortened or taken out movie sequences on the GC version of MM? I've heard that, and that sounds terrible, as I love the movies.

[MajorasWrath1]

I have the collector's edition but didn't have enough space on my memory card to make a MM save file. I have a save file for OoT though, and I didn't notice any difference on it compared to N64 OoT

[FinalRound]

I used to have one of the golden cartridges for Majora's Mask, but it got stolen along with all my other N64 games, so I had to buy The Collector's Edition to play MM again.

You're right in thinking it has 'various problems', but mostly they're only minor. Even when you're starting up the game it tells you that there will be slight 'graphical errors'. Basically, there will be occasional slow down, mostly in areas such as South Clock Town, but even then it's not so much to destroy your enjoyment of the game.

The other problem they mention, the sound 'blips', is even less to worry about. This mostly happens during the loading times between areas, and I've never had it happen during actual play time.

Now, the problem they don't mention is that the game sometimes freezes up. I've only had this happen to me three times. Twice when I was in Stone Tower Temple, and once while I was entering Clock Town through the West entrance. Some people say that turning off the rumble feature decreases the chance of it freezing, but I'm not so sure about that rumour.

Oddly enough, I didn't have one problem with freezing until I entered Stone Tower...heheh, and people theorise about how there's a curse placed on Ikana.

All in all, it's a worthy buy if you don't have the original cartridge. Even then, you still get the original NES games and OoT for your money, so it's still worth the effort!

[Stuit]

Turning off the rumble does help a little. I've experienced for freezes with it turned on but only two when turned off. It's still a problem though, especially considering the funky save system used in MM.

[gustafc]

Thanks for replying, all of you. I do own the beautiful golden MM cartridge, but I've lent it to my sister.
So, there's no truth to the claim that movie sequences have been shortened or taken out? That's my main concern.

[I <3 Midna]

you could probably buy an N64 and MM with the money it takes to buy a collecters disc...

[MajorasWrath1]

Originally Posted by I <3 Midna

you could probably buy an N64 and MM with the money it takes to buy a collecters disc...

But then he couldn't use the greatest controller ever made!

[Scatman v2]

Yeah it only freeze up some like it only froze up 1-2 when I enter the Bomer Hideout.

[jman#1]

The game cube virshon is very good in my opinyon

[Mini-Link]

The sounds in MM on the GC are screwed up because the transfer did something to them. But it's exactly the same basically.

[Xiphiidae]

There's something wrong with the sounds on the CE? I hadn't noticed, it says that there is but...
You should get CE, I don't think that there's anything wrong with it that isn't something that's wrong with the original. It's crashed on me ONCE, and that's only because I was Fierce Deity Link in Clock Town (don't ask).
And for buying an N64 with MM for the same amount of money as the CE.
1) With the CE you get OoT, LoZ and AoL.
2) The same amount of money? Only if you got the N64 for a bargin... I got the CE for $80.

[MyTeamLevel100]

I played MM on the gamecube about a month ago and i had no problem atall.

[sage_of_fire]

The gamecube version is ok. It did freeze once on me, but not enough to really deter me in any major way. I guess it really depends on when and where it freezes though. The sound got a little funky too sometimes, but again, nothing major.

[Eternal Legend]

I didn't know that Majora's Mask was released specially for the Nintendo Gamecube. Well, what can I expect in the remote area that I live in.

But anyway, I have the Ocarina of Time gamecube version and I have experienced some form of lagging with the music in the background and the game seems to run faster than the original version on the Nintendo 64. It has never froze yet after replaying and finishing it several times.

I have never got the chance to reach to the end of Majora's Mask, so thanks for telling me that there is a special version of it released for the Gamecube

[DK]

Originally Posted by gustafc

So, there's no truth to the claim that movie sequences have been shortened or taken out? That's my main concern.

Nope, nothing was cut out of the game.

Originally Posted by Eternal Legend

I didn't know that Majora's Mask was released specially for the Nintendo Gamecube. Well, what can I expect in the remote area that I live in.

I have never got the chance to reach to the end of Majora's Mask, so thanks for telling me that there is a special version of it released for the Gamecube

It's only available as part of the LoZ Collectors Edition. It can be somewhat of a rare thing to get hold of these days.

[Ralphie]

I know I´ve said this many times, but get an emulator dude it´s 2008

[sage_of_fire]

Originally Posted by Eternal Legend

I didn't know that Majora's Mask was released specially for the Nintendo Gamecube. Well, what can I expect in the remote area that I live in.

But anyway, I have the Ocarina of Time gamecube version and I have experienced some form of lagging with the music in the background and the game seems to run faster than the original version on the Nintendo 64. It has never froze yet after replaying and finishing it several times.

I have never got the chance to reach to the end of Majora's Mask, so thanks for telling me that there is a special version of it released for the Gamecube

You can get the LoZ collectors edition thing at most gaming stores, used, but still none the less. It has OoT, MM, and the first two zeldas on it, as well as some previews for windwaker (though I'm sure your more intrerested in the games themselves lol) I got my copy for about 30 bucks, which I thought was actually pretty overpriced for a used game, but, I was desperate to replay OoT and MM, and my sister has my only N64 copies.

[superbeast]

I don't have a GameCube, but I have a Wii and I play the Collecter's Addition and Wind Waker(The Full Version) and sometimes Link moves on his own(He always moves to the left). The thing is, I'm using a USED controller. Do y'all think it's my controller??

[DK]

^ I'd say your analogue stick must be a little faulty. I've played both games on my Wii, and had no problems. One thing you could try, is very very slightly tilt the analogue stick to the right as you turn your console on. Hopefully, it will register it as the central position, stopping Link from moving to the left.

[Scatman v2]

Originally Posted by Agni

I know I´ve said this many times, but get an emulator dude it´s 2008

Yea but mabye he didn't want to play it on his Computer but On a Console!
Is that how you play on Emulator is that right?

[ginger17]

Well it really isn't that bad for me, but I've heard otherwise. My opinion is, buy it, worth every penny.

[Shæde]

I've got the game and have played all the games on the disk with no problems.
Plus, Oni Link.

[Aeffles]

Originally Posted by Agni

I know I´ve said this many times, but get an emulator dude it´s 2008

Originally Posted by THE RULES

Do not talk about / request / ask, about ROMS / WAREZ / PIRACY
Discussion on illegal acts are not tolerable here. Please don't ask for help with finding warez or anything illegal in general.

Now... how many times did you say it?

[Ralphie]

I didnt say anything about ROMS -.- Still I had no ide it was illegal , sorry!

[Aeffles]

Just don't let it happen again, alrighty?

Thank ya ^_^