300th Game hits Wii Virtual Console

  • By Mark Walton, GameSpot UK
  • Posted May 18, 2009 9:17 am PT

N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask becomes 300th title on Nintendo's retro-game download service.

One of the key features revealed at the official unveiling of the Wii back in 2006 was Nintendo's take on Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade, the Wii Virtual Console. Launching with just 30 games, the service has gone from strength to strength, with Nintendo updating the store weekly with new content.

He tried hard, but Link's combination gas mask and bagpipes didn't go down too well on American Inventor.

Now the Mario Factory has announced that the critically acclaimed N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask will become the 300th game to land on the Virtual Console and will be available for 1,000 points (£12.50, $12.50). The game follows on from the events of the N64's other Zelda title, Ocarina of Time. Players once again take on the role of Link to unravel the plans of Skull Kid, via a reliving of the same three days in the game.

Nintendo's download success also extends to its original title service, WiiWare, which recently celebrated its first birthday. More than 81 games from more than 40 developers are available to buy on WiiWare, up from the initial offering of eight at launch. Adding to the list is Square Enix, which, having launched one of the first titles for the service, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, is back with new tower defence game Crystal Defenders R2 available for 800 points ($10, £10), while Agetec makes its virtual console debut with Silver Star Chess for 500 points (£5, $5).

92 Comments

  • bladex8

    Posted Aug 11, 2009 10:56 am PT

    best game ever

  • TissueShoe

    Posted Jun 4, 2009 1:03 pm PT

    Uh, 1000 Wii Points is $10, not $12.50. Nintendo's conversion between dollars and points isn't stupid, remember? *coughs* Xbox Live Marketplace *cough* Please know that I have all respect for the Xbox Live Market, the conversion of dollars to points is just stupid though. Nintendo's is more natural. You know, it makes SENSE.

    On a note more closely related to this article, it's cool that Nintendo has made good use of Virtual Console. There are still some games I'd like to see on there but they've given out a good selection, and it only keeps growing. Great job Nintendo!

  • ForceU

    Posted May 25, 2009 7:09 pm PT

    Sweet I need it!!!!!!!!!!! What does it mean "this game is not for everyone"

  • xgalacticax

    Posted May 21, 2009 6:14 am PT

    This is one of the best games ever made on any console. I'd buy it for a 100 pounds if I didnt already have the original N64 game and the Special edition cube version....and I've got 3 versions of Ocarina of Time. Maxxed out all the user accounts and started playing it on an N64 emulator on my pc. Hahahaha. Its that good though.

  • happyfatman021

    Posted May 21, 2009 1:57 am PT

    Now the only game I'm left wanting on the VC is DK64.

  • PyroPice

    Posted May 20, 2009 10:58 pm PT

    at metal militia, its about $70 around here used, if your lucky. Its getting rare evidently. I bet you could prolly get in on ebay around $40 though

  • metal_militia89

    Posted May 20, 2009 9:42 pm PT

    sounds like a good deal, but how much does the LOZ Special Edition for the Gamecube now cost? If its around $15, then I would totally go for that, because it had Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Zelda 1, and Zelda 2.

    But still, Majora's Mask on the VC is pretty sweet! /\_/\

  • TSNAKE617

    Posted May 20, 2009 6:00 pm PT

    @ VenomRitual
    Eh, some rare-but-popular games can easily get up to $50, if Nintendo ported some of those to the VC we could get them for much lower prices.

  • nappan

    Posted May 20, 2009 5:30 pm PT

    Well, say what you want about the Wii (and I've said a lot myself, mostly negative)... but this is a landmark that gamers can be happy to see. VenomRitual is right, but this opens up some of those games to people who just won't do that. As a gamer, I can't see how this is anything but good for the gaming community.

  • VenomRitual

    Posted May 20, 2009 5:17 pm PT

    or you can buy an N64 for $15. just saying

  • TSNAKE617

    Posted May 20, 2009 5:05 pm PT

    BTW, Isn't 1,000 Nintendo points $10, 1000 MS points is 12.50. Is that correct?

  • TSNAKE617

    Posted May 20, 2009 5:03 pm PT

    Everything but the popular-but-rare RPGs, right Nintendo. >_>

  • starerik

    Posted May 20, 2009 3:31 pm PT

    Heh, us Europeans have had this game for almost 2 months.

  • cjasko94

    Posted May 20, 2009 1:47 pm PT

    I agree, this is awesome for Wii owners. Ha and funny because I just re-bought this game not to long ago (Yes re-bought) And so far I'm having a blast from the past. Magora's mask is awesome. And I still have the guide!

  • popdacracka

    Posted May 20, 2009 1:33 pm PT

    Haha, Majora's Mask will FOREVER be one of my favorite Zelda games. It was such an epic game at the time, and still is..

  • MCDM

    Posted May 20, 2009 1:10 pm PT

    FINALLY!!!

  • Jhraxlin

    Posted May 20, 2009 11:58 am PT

    Wow, why get this for 1000 Wii points when you can get this, OOT, TLOZI, and TLOZII for the same price on a GCN disc, and play it on a Wii? That is what I do.

  • Ovirew

    Posted May 20, 2009 11:34 am PT

    Lol @ GarysLaptop

    If they can finally bring out MM after all this time, I'm sure we will see Earthbound 2 re-released.....someday...

  • GarysLaptop

    Posted May 20, 2009 11:30 am PT

    Awesome! Where's EARTHBOUND!!!

  • Ovirew

    Posted May 20, 2009 11:29 am PT

    @ Mr_Fujiv1

    Maybe you feel that older games have "passed their time", but what's the point in even making games if they will just stop being played one day? Should people just stop watching classic movies and their most memorable tv shows because ten years have passed since they were still on-air? No. A game can't be judged by time.

  • Ospov

    Posted May 20, 2009 11:14 am PT

    This might actually make me play my Wii again since I never picked up Majora's Mask when it first came out on the N64

  • Rect_Pola

    Posted May 20, 2009 8:47 am PT

    The time mechanic was clever and well used. This game pushed a LOT of side questing since the main quest only had getting the 4 masks.

  • Shtinky

    Posted May 19, 2009 10:35 pm PT

    my personal favourite Zelda game, hopefully Nintendo can make it 60 fps, I've played it on a PC emulator in high res and it's a night and day difference to the N64 and GC versions I own. If Nintendo made some nice graphical improvements like that, it would give people a great incentive to buy it all over again.

  • THEREALTHOMAS

    Posted May 19, 2009 6:30 pm PT

    love this game

  • g1rldraco7

    Posted May 19, 2009 1:31 pm PT

    Finally Majora's mask is o the virtual console. i hope they fix the sound problems it had on the gamecube disk.

  • enix165

    Posted May 19, 2009 10:58 am PT

    Good for people who could stand it, I guess. That had to be my least favorite N64 game(I never played Superman 64), I didn't like the story and I couldn't stand the time limits and odd gameplay...=/

  • Serpico89

    Posted May 19, 2009 7:32 am PT

    haha, when i saw this i like *@!!? and had to immediately run to my Wii, finally this game is on VC.

  • kavadias1981

    Posted May 19, 2009 1:26 am PT

    1000 Wii points costs 7.00 British pounds to buy. I dont know about the States but in the UK, no, 10 quid doesn't equal 1000 points.

  • Mr_Fujiv1

    Posted May 19, 2009 1:22 am PT

    how can you say boo i wanted mario kart do you know how good this game was on the N64 i remember then they were selling it for 60pounds and people were buying it! this has to be one of the best games ever, and i mean that. But it has past its time now so let it rest.

  • gameking5000

    Posted May 18, 2009 11:43 pm PT

    It's a real pity now that I don't have a virtual controller

  • hozboo

    Posted May 18, 2009 9:53 pm PT

    finally

  • mariokart64fan

    Posted May 18, 2009 9:38 pm PT

    booo i wanted super mario kart , , ,

  • Junior_AIN

    Posted May 18, 2009 8:43 pm PT

    Classic.

  • Goomba_Lord37

    Posted May 18, 2009 8:28 pm PT

    Greatest game of all time imo. Now I just need to get some Wii points! lol

  • Serraph105

    Posted May 18, 2009 7:39 pm PT

    sweet its about time that they made this one available. Cant wait to get Link back in his masks

  • thetravman

    Posted May 18, 2009 7:36 pm PT

    Yay! The Zelda game I never owned but beat it numerous times. Can't wait to play it again.

  • GCwasthebestsys

    Posted May 18, 2009 7:17 pm PT

    1000 points is just like 1000 pennies or copper coins duh

    already have this for 64 and gamecube though

  • Guzthon

    Posted May 18, 2009 6:49 pm PT

    All right! Keep it up Nintendo. I hope you can bring G.I. Joe games (nes versions), TMNT games (from Konami) and more.

  • Rod90

    Posted May 18, 2009 6:47 pm PT

    Majoras Mask for virtual console and a chess game for wiiware!! Wooho!

  • Pete5506

    Posted May 18, 2009 6:41 pm PT

    Good to hear, one of my favorite games, and yes jet force gemini of the wii would be sweet

  • ElChino223

    Posted May 18, 2009 6:18 pm PT

    jet force gemini next

  • general_helix

    Posted May 18, 2009 5:52 pm PT

    Sweet. Though really, im still waiting for SSB64 the most.

  • POkemonfreak101

    Posted May 18, 2009 5:47 pm PT

    @REVOLUTIONfreak:
    Start craving some Earthbound!! =]

    And yay, finally we get Majora's Mask. I only got to play it a little when I was younger

  • SonicDBZRacer

    Posted May 18, 2009 5:03 pm PT

    HELL YES! I've been waiting for this game to come out on the Wii VC. FINALLY! This will tide me over for SSB64's Wii VC debut next month (I hope). Wait, can we download this now? If so...

  • REVOLUTIONfreak

    Posted May 18, 2009 4:45 pm PT

    I had a serious craving today for some Zelda. Maybe this is a sign? lol

  • robfield

    Posted May 18, 2009 4:43 pm PT

    Aren't Nintendo points 1/100 of a dollar? Where'd these new prices come from? Someone either miscounted or is too use to Microsoft Points.

  • Lightchaos

    Posted May 18, 2009 4:35 pm PT

    Nice! Majora's Mask is one of the best games ever!

  • raahsnavj

    Posted May 18, 2009 2:16 pm PT

    I thought it was 1000 = $10... at least it was this morning... typo? or did they raise the points price at the same time?

  • rockstar_88

    Posted May 18, 2009 2:11 pm PT

    Finally. Now where's EarthBound?

  • franwex

    Posted May 18, 2009 1:43 pm PT

    I have it for the n64, but my controller sticks are loose and it's hard to play. If I get around to getting a wii I'll surely pick this up and finally be able to play it!

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