The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GameCube) $37.99 @ CC.com

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I just saw this in the email. I'm now wondering if I should jump on this deal or wait to get a Wii and the Wii version.
 
[quote name='SlaughterX']I was just about to post this. Now I just need to find a CC sales paper today so I can price match it somewhere around here.[/QUOTE]
You have a couple of days to find the CC ad, since Zelda won't be out until Tuesday.
 
Damn. I'm tempted to pick that up, but maybe not at that price. I already have the Wii version, but I bet the GC version will be HtF after a while.

kspiff
 
For those who don't have a Wii, you may as well just pick up the 'cube version. TP on the Wii just doesn't feel like a Wii game. It's still a great game, don't get me wrong, but the Wiimote really adds nothing to the game.
 
Since I enjoyed Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker. I only want to play Gamecube version for now, drastic change makes me nervous when playing enjoyable games like this. In the future I'm sure the Wii version will be incredible.
 
[quote name='mkelehan']$12 for widescreen and a more-fun aiming system. I'd say that's worth it.[/QUOTE]

But you will need to pay another $250 for the Wii as well (and its a bit hard to find now)
 
More like $262 plus tax. Anyway since the closest CC is over 50 miles away from here and none of the sales papers around here have the CC ad, I am going to hope the dicks at BB don't give me trouble and will just call CC for the price match.
 
I just don't like that no matter which way you "swing" the Wiimote, Link still does the same sword combo. If he slashed where I did, that would be awesome.

I forgot about the widescreen on the Wii though, so for those lucky enough to have a widescreen HDTV, get the Wii version.
 
I'm suprise Nintendo did not include the widescreen in the GameCube version. Do you think it is because Nintendo stopped production of the Digital video port on console?

I'm just greatful we get to see the adult link.
 
[quote name='LionSquall']I'm suprise Nintendo did not include the widescreen in the GameCube version. Do you think it is because Nintendo stopped production of the Digital video port on console?[/quote] The GameCube version still has progressive scan, just no widescreen.
 
[quote name='Tom Ato']For those who don't have a Wii, you may as well just pick up the 'cube version. TP on the Wii just doesn't feel like a Wii game. It's still a great game, don't get me wrong, but the Wiimote really adds nothing to the game.[/quote]

Thanks for the info. If the Wii version doesn't justify the $12 difference, I might as well pick this up...

"ouch" - My Wallet (December, 2006)
 
[quote name='JBaby']Thanks for the info. If the Wii version doesn't justify the $13 difference, I might as well pick this up...

"ouch" - My Wallet (December, 2006)[/quote]It doesn't justify a $262 difference if you don't already have a Wii, but I think there are plenty who would disagree that it doesn't justify the $12.
 
So, I still have my preorder on Twilight Princess for Gamecube at Gamestop that I've had for like a year. My question is, will Gamestop pricematch the CC ad, and give me the game for $38?
 
[quote name='LionSquall']I'm suprise Nintendo did not include the widescreen in the GameCube version. Do you think it is because Nintendo stopped production of the Digital video port on console?

I'm just greatful we get to see the adult link.[/quote]

You don't need component cables for widescreen support. FFXII has it as a feature regardless of what type of input you are using. It's just another weak ass selling point for the Wii, and a widescreen mode sure as hell doesn't justify the cost of a new console in my book.
 
Awesome. You know, with all the hype surrounding the Wii, I almost forgot this game was coming out for the GameCube. I'll have to dust off the old purple box and relive Christmas 1998 (the magical period I spent falling in love with Ocarina) all over again!
 
that's a shame that they left out WS support for the GC version. as stated, it must be a sales-tactic. they probably had to go out of their way to remove it. however, i confess that while i can live with 4:3 games on my WS TVs, if there's an alternative, i'll pay a little extra for it, as the pillar-box bars can become distracting for me. and SlaughterX is correct: as i wait for my component cables to arrive, i'm playing Z:TP in widescreen thru composite.

and things could always be worse. imagine if they removed progressive scan!
 
I wonder if Nintendo just went the lazy route and removed the option for widescreen on the GameCube, but left the code for it in? They probably did... If so, us Action Replay owners might be able to unlock it in the future.
 
I'd say, the game wasn't programmed with the widescreen aspect to keep the framerate going well. they just added the widescreen aspect zoomed out in the wii version. i'm not so sure this is the case. but it most likely is. I will own both versions, so i'm going to do a check up to see if nintendo cheaped out on the widescreen and actually zoomed in for the wii version make it look like it really isn't widescreen.

If you were to do a check up on God of War's widescreen, you can tell it was cheaply programmed and not done well. They basically cut the bottom and top portion of the full screen mode to make it widescreen (instead of doing a real widescreen aspect). Normally, you're not supposed to lose some view when you get a widescreen mode for movies, but you gain more view on the left and right sides. This is the case for Shadow of the Collosus, you get an extra view on the sides.
 
[quote name='ananag112']http://tinyurl.com/ydzjzj

Sorry if this has been posted before. I searched, but didn't see it.[/QUOTE]


What's up with that strange link? When I try to buy the item from circuitcity.com I have problems checking out, but with the link posted here I am able to check out no problem.

I also noticed there was no padlock icon on the lower right corner of the screen so is it even secure??
 
[quote name='kamala619']What's up with that strange link? When I try to buy the item from circuitcity.com I have problems checking out, but with the link posted here I am able to check out no problem.

I also noticed there was no padlock icon on the lower right corner of the screen so is it even secure??[/QUOTE]

No clue why that happened. I just posted this link:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/The-...27295/catOid/-16484/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

In tinyurl to make it look nicer

I changed it now. Before it didn't automatically shorten itself for some reason, so I used Tinyurl.
 
[quote name='Matt Young']Awesome. You know, with all the hype surrounding the Wii, I almost forgot this game was coming out for the GameCube. I'll have to dust off the old purple box and relive Christmas 1998 (the magical period I spent falling in love with Ocarina) all over again![/quote]


damn ocarina christmas was an amazing christman no doubt. took me weeks to beat the game but man no school family out doin family stuff nothin but me pizza and zelda....oh the memories. damn if that part where you have to steal epona didnt have me stucj for a few days though lmao.
 
[quote name='Alucard400']I'd say, the game wasn't programmed with the widescreen aspect to keep the framerate going well. they just added the widescreen aspect zoomed out in the wii version. i'm not so sure this is the case. but it most likely is. I will own both versions, so i'm going to do a check up to see if nintendo cheaped out on the widescreen and actually zoomed in for the wii version make it look like it really isn't widescreen.

If you were to do a check up on God of War's widescreen, you can tell it was cheaply programmed and not done well. They basically cut the bottom and top portion of the full screen mode to make it widescreen (instead of doing a real widescreen aspect). Normally, you're not supposed to lose some view when you get a widescreen mode for movies, but you gain more view on the left and right sides. This is the case for Shadow of the Collosus, you get an extra view on the sides.[/QUOTE]
The Gamecube version could easily show the widescreen aspect ratio. Having to show the little bit extra on the sides would not cause the framerate to take a hit. I'm quite sure that the game is designed so that no amount of stuff that it could possibly show in one are could possibly drag the framerate down. Wide angle shots of large areas are something they always take into account, so that no matter what it's showing, it should be fine.
 
well, the Wii version is in "true" un-cropped widescreen. here are some comparison shots i whipped up:



4x3 mode


16x9 mode

sorry about the bad lighting, but i just did these quick & dirty, to give examples. the top and bottom of both images are identical, while the widescreen mode offers more information on the sides in order to fill the screen.

yay! (sorry to go a little OT)
 
since this game was made originally for the GCN I am picking this game up first. Then after when I decide to pickup a Wii (I'm holding out for the onyx color as it will fit my rig with that color) I will pickup the Wii version just for the fun of it!!!
 
I was having checkout issues as well. I couldn't get it to work in FireFox at all, but after switching to IE and not logging into my account (just entering my email on Step 1 of checkout) I was able to finally get it this morning. No clue if that's the issue, but that's how I got mine to go through...
 
[quote name='Starky27']I was having checkout issues as well. I couldn't get it to work in FireFox at all, but after switching to IE and not logging into my account (just entering my email on Step 1 of checkout) I was able to finally get it this morning. No clue if that's the issue, but that's how I got mine to go through...[/QUOTE]


I tried that but still no luck...oh well. Thanks anyways
 
TP the Wii is hardly widescreen, its 640x480 streched. Unfortunately most people will still miss out on Progessive Scan on the GC version since Nintendo is a bunch of morons.

Great deal, I just hope that Nintendo didn't gimp the game in some other way.
 
[quote name='Jinkies10']Tried Calling the 800 Number...appearently its OOS!!! Hopefully will be able to find it in the stores![/QUOTE]

Thanks for the update! Much appreciated.
 
I will just say if you plan on buying a Wii or Have one get this game for it. So much better with the Wii-Remote.
 
[quote name='ceril']cc add says it wont be aval unti 5 pm[/QUOTE]
Get there that extra minute earlier. You snooze, you lose. ;)


[quote name='Bazz']I will just say if you plan on buying a Wii or Have one get this game for it. So much better with the Wii-Remote.[/QUOTE]
Because you've played both versions, right?
 
i'm also having troubles checking out, i was able to somehow get into checking out, but then on the last step after entering everything, it came up with an error twice. and now i cant get it to check out again. who has got this to work?

Edit - after several tries i got it (along with the new kirby) so for those who cant get it, try try again.
 
[quote name='Deathmonkey']TP the Wii is hardly widescreen, its 640x480 streched. Unfortunately most people will still miss out on Progessive Scan on the GC version since Nintendo is a bunch of morons.[/quote]
uh, the Wii version of TP is most certainly widescreen, and proper at that. i believe you are confusing widescreen with "HDTV"; they're too completely different things, and screen resolution has nothing to do with whether or not something is in widescreen format. there is no stretching of the image ocurring.
 
[quote name='CoffeeEdge']Get there that extra minute earlier. You snooze, you lose. ;)



Because you've played both versions, right?[/QUOTE]


You can turn off the wii-mote functions, voila! the GCN version!
 
[quote name='allyourblood']uh, the Wii version of TP is most certainly widescreen, and proper at that. i believe you are confusing widescreen with "HDTV"; they're too completely different things, and screen resolution has nothing to do with whether or not something is in widescreen format. there is no stretching of the image ocurring.[/QUOTE]

640x480 is a 4x3 aspect ratio ... which is the resolution that the Wii outputs the game at over component cables. So it is not widescreen, it is 4x3 streched to make it look widescreen.
 
[quote name='hhhdx4']You can turn off the wii-mote functions, voila! the GCN version![/quote]

Actually from what I heard the Wii version doesn't support the GC controller.

Also 640x480 can still have true widescreen ratios. Are you trying to say every single widescreen DVD isn't actually WS?
 
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