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This is part 1 of my capture of me playing through The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was recorded directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Collector's Edition (gold cartridge) copy of Majora's Mask. As a kid I owned all of the Zelda games that came out before Majora's Mask, but this was the first Zelda game that I bought with my own money - on its release date too. Before that I had only received Zelda games as gifts some time after their initial release. It was extremely exciting coming home from school and being able to play a brand new Zelda game on its release date, especially so soon after Ocarina of Time had been released. I still remember running around Clock Town for the first time and trying to catch the Bomber kids. However, despite my fond memories, Majora's Mask is nowhere near my favorite Zelda game. It's a strange title and the three-day cycle is repetitive. There aren't many dungeons and most of the game is focused on side quests. Stone Tower Temple is incredibly tedious, and collecting all the stray fairies just plain sucks. But in general, I enjoy the game's similarities to Ocarina of Time (such as the Gerudo Fortress, which was one of my favorite parts), and I like being able to play as a Goron and Zora. The swamp and snow areas are also cool. I'm not too fond of the Deku Scrub stuff though. Almost two years after I uploaded my initial playthrough, Nintendo released a remake of this game for the 3DS. Although I haven't played it, I watched some footage of the remake, and I have to say, I don't like the changes (aside from the better graphics). I think Nintendo overcomplicated the boss fights. One interesting thing to note about the original Nintendo 64 version is that although it uses the Expansion Pak, it doesn't run at a high resolution. It still runs at the same 320x240 resolution as Ocarina of Time but simply uses the Expansion Pak to create better graphics and place more objects on screen, similar to Donkey Kong 64. In this first part I started a new save file, obtained magic and learned the Bombers' secret code. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 26 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this final part I completed Ganon's Castle and beat the game. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 25 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twenty-fifth part I obtained the Light Arrows from Princess Zelda, started Ganon's Castle, obtained the Golden Gauntlets, and boosted my defense at the nearby fairy fountain. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 24 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twenty-fourth part I obtained the final Heart Piece and completed the adult Link portion of the Spirit Temple. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 36 - Desert Colossus - 0:45 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 23 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twenty-third part I completed the Gerudo Training Ground and obtained the Ice Arrows. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 22 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twenty-second part I completed the child Link portion of the Spirit Temple and obtained the Silver Gauntlets. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 21 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twenty-first part I rescued the imprisoned carpenters from the Gerudo Fortress, then I earned a Heart Piece and the Biggest Quiver upgrade from the Gerudo Horseback Archery Range. After that I headed to the Desert Colossus where I obtained Nayru's Love and learned the Requiem of Spirit. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 34 - Gerudo Fortress - 11:20 Heart Piece # 35 - Gerudo Horseback Archery Range - 16:44 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 20 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twentieth part I collected some various Heart Pieces. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 31 - Gerudo Valley waterfall - 4:12 Heart Piece # 32 - Gerudo Valley ledge - 8:23 Heart Piece # 33 - Heart-Pounding Gravedigging Tour - 13:56 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 19 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this nineteenth part I completed the Shadow Temple. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 18 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this eighteenth part I learned the Nocturne of Shadow and obtained the Lens of Truth from the Bottom of the Well. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 28 - Kill 50 Gold Skulltulas - 4:56 Heart Piece # 29 - Kakariko Village roof - 5:29 Heart Piece # 30 - Treasure Box Shop - 16:50 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 17 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this seventeenth part I visited the Fishing Pond as a child and an adult to earn a Heart Piece and the Golden Scale. I also collected some other nearby Heart Pieces. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 25 - Fishing Pond as a child - 4:35 Heart Piece # 26 - Lakeside Laboratory roof - 2:20 & 7:44 Heart Piece # 27 - Dive to bottom of laboratory pool - 14:18 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 16 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this sixteenth part I completed the Water Temple. After that I obtained the Fire Arrows. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 15 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this fifteenth part I finished the quest line to obtain the Biggoron's Sword. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 24 - Secret grotto in northwest Hyrule Field - 11:14 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 14 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this fourteenth part I completed the Ice Cavern and learned the Serenade of Water. I then thawed out King Zora and earned the Zora Tunic. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 21 - Zora's Fountain floating ice - 3:43 Heart Piece # 22 - Ice Cavern - 9:25 Heart Piece # 23 - Bottom of Zora's Fountain - 18:44 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 13 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this thirteenth part I collected all the Big Poes in Hyrule Field to obtain the fourth bottle and obtained another Heart Piece. Big Poe Guide: Big Poe # 1 - 1:34 Big Poe # 2 - 2:24 Big Poe # 3 - 3:31 Big Poe # 4 - 6:38 Big Poe # 5 - 7:31 Big Poe # 6 - 12:40 Big Poe # 7 - 15:24 Big Poe # 8 - 16:29 Big Poe # 9 - 17:36 Big Poe # 10 - 20:00 Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 20 - Near Lake Hylia entrance - 10:27 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 12 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this twelfth part I completed the Fire Temple and then visited the Great Fairy in Death Mountain Crater who gave me a larger magic bar. The original Fire Temple theme, which is featured in this video, is a major reason why I prefer my gold cartridge copy of Ocarina over the later versions such as the GameCube port or the 3DS remake. Starting with version 1.2, Nintendo removed the Muslim chant in the background and replaced it with a similar sound to what's featured in the Shadow Temple. It just doesn't sound as good to me, so I don't like playing the later versions of this game. I actually didn't find out about the change until I pre-ordered Wind Waker in 2003 and received the Master Quest bonus disc for the GameCube. When I played the Master Quest for the first time, I noticed the altered music (as well as some altered symbols in game) and did a quick search to find out what had happened. That's when I discovered the different versions of the game. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 11 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this eleventh part I obtained the Giant's Wallet, collected several Heart Pieces and headed to Goron City where I obtained the Goron Tunic. After that I headed to Death Mountain Crater where I learned the Bolero of Fire and collected more Heart Pieces. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 16 - Box on graveyard ledge - 2:06 Heart Piece # 17 - Above Dodongo's Cavern - 3:25 Heart Piece # 18 - Death Mountain Crater Spire - 12:50 & 14:18 Heart Piece # 19 - Death Mountain Crater Wall - 12:50 & 14:40 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 10 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this tenth part I learned the Prelude of Light, upgraded my quiver, bomb bag and Deku Nut carrying capacity, started the Biggoron's Sword trading sequence, killed some Gold Skulltulas and collected some Heart Pieces. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 13 - Move the tombstone and play the Sun's Song - 6:07 Heart Piece # 14 - Play the Song of Storms for the frogs - 13:42 Heart Piece # 15 - Second frog serenade - 14:21 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 9 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this ninth part I completed the Forest Temple. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 8 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this eighth part I killed some Gold Skulltulas and then headed to Hyrule Castle to obtain the Ocarina of Time and become an adult. After that I grabbed Epona from the Lon Lon Ranch and headed to Kakariko Village where I earned the Stone of Agony, the Hookshot and some Heart Pieces. I also learned the Song of Storms. At the 29:20 mark you can see one of the text glitches unique to version 1.0 of this game. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 11 - Inside the Windmill - 35:28 Heart Piece # 12 - Second race with Dampe - 37:40 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 7 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this seventh part I completed the third dungeon, Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly. After that I visited the nearby Fairy Fountain and obtained Farore's Wind. Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 6 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this sixth part I headed back to Hyrule Castle Town and obtained Din's Fire, the second Seed Satchel upgrade, some Heart Pieces and a Big Bomb Bag. I then traveled to Zora's Domain where I obtained the Silver Scale and the third Bottle. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 6 - Bombchu Bowling Alley - 6:45 Heart Piece # 7 - Lost dog - 11:28 Heart Piece # 8 - Zora's River - 16:20 Heart Piece # 9 - Near entrance to Zora's Domain - 19:06 Heart Piece # 10 - Zora's Domain - 24:02 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 5 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this fifth part I completed the second dungeon, Dodongo's Cavern. After that I visited the Great Fairy on top of Death Mountain and obtained the improved spin attack. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 5 - Inside Impa's House - 30:22 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 4 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this fourth part I headed to Kakariko Village and obtained the second bottle. I then headed to the Graveyard where I learned the Sun's Song and obtained the Hylian Shield. After that I obtained the Adult's Wallet from the House of Skulltula and journeyed up to Goron City where I received the Goron's Bracelet. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 4 - Spinning Goron Vase - 30:47 & 32:20 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.

This is part 3 of my capture of me playing through my gold cartridge copy (Version 1.0) of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator and was not played on the Wii Virtual Console. This footage was captured directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Ocarina of Time cartridge. In this third part I snuck past the guards in the Castle Courtyard and met with Zelda to learn Zelda's Lullaby. After that I headed to Lon Lon Ranch where I obtained the first bottle and learned Epona's Song. I then headed to the Lost Woods where I obtained Deku Stick and Seed Satchel upgrades and learned Saria's Song. Heart Pieces collected in this video: Heart Piece # 2 - Two Skull Kids - 19:32 Heart Piece # 3 - Lone Skull Kid - 30:01 Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal. I'm using a standard N64 controller.