New Nintendo GameCube bundle featuring The Legend of Zelda
VANCOUVER, BC, November 4, 2003 - The millions of fans of The Legend of
Zelda® series will get an early holiday present from Nintendo of Canada Ltd.
- the release of a must-have disc that includes four playable classic games
and additional bonus materials. Starting November 19, Nintendo will offer
The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Bundle packaged with the Nintendo
GameCube(tm) at the low price of just $139.95.
The disc is destined to become the surprise hit of the season, as The Legend
of Zelda remains one of the video game industry's most popular franchises.
Since its debut in 1987, nearly 40 million games have been sold worldwide.
"This offer is the ultimate treat for fans of The Legend of Zelda series,"
says Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada's general manager. "Just buy a Nintendo
GameCube at the new low MSRP of $139.95 and you get the special The Legend
of Zelda offer at no additional cost."
The special disc will include:
n The Legend of Zelda, the original 1987 game for the Nintendo
Entertainment System® (NES) that introduced Link, Zelda(tm), Ganon and the
magical world of Hyrule; the game remains one of the most popular video
games ever
n Zelda II(tm): The Adventure of Link®, the 1988 NES adventure that
combined exploration, action, magic and weapons
n The Legend of Zelda®: Ocarina of Time®, the 1998 hit for the
Nintendo® 64 that let players travel through time, explore vast territories
and solve puzzles, all in a 3-D environment
n The Legend of Zelda®: Majora's Mask(tm), the 2000 sequel for the
Nintendo 64 that let players don masks to transform into various characters,
all while battling against the clock
n A playable demo of The Legend of Zelda®: The Wind Waker(tm), the
series' 2003 debut on the Nintendo GameCube that included cartoon-shaded
visuals and unique facial animation in the richest, most expansive
environment yet
n Gameplay footage highlights from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
n A short retrospective history of The Legend of Zelda series
Fans of The Legend of Zelda who already own a Nintendo GameCube can receive
the disc in one of two ways. First, fans will receive a disc by registering
their Nintendo GameCube system and two of the following hot holiday titles:
Mario Kart®: Double Dash!!(tm), Mario Party® 5, Mario & Luigi(tm): Superstar
Saga and 1080°®: Avalanche at www.nintendo.com/zeldaclassic. Fans also can
receive the bonus disc by subscribing to or renewing their subscription to
Nintendo Power® magazine by calling 1-800-255-3700. This offer is available
only while supplies last.
As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Canada Ltd., based in Vancouver,
British Columbia, is a leader and innovator in the $1 billion video game
industry in Canada. Nintendo of Canada markets hardware and software for
Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, and Nintendo GameCube. Since the
release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more
than 1.8 billion video games globally, creating enduring industry icons such
as Mario(tm) and Donkey Kong® and launching popular culture franchise
phenomena such as Metroid(tm), Zelda(tm) and Pokémon®. Nintendo is dedicated
to the long-term development of the interactive entertainment industry,
devoting its resources towards maximizing the latest technology to create
the most innovative, interactive entertainment products in the world. For
more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at
www.nintendo.ca .
Zelda® series will get an early holiday present from Nintendo of Canada Ltd.
- the release of a must-have disc that includes four playable classic games
and additional bonus materials. Starting November 19, Nintendo will offer
The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Bundle packaged with the Nintendo
GameCube(tm) at the low price of just $139.95.
The disc is destined to become the surprise hit of the season, as The Legend
of Zelda remains one of the video game industry's most popular franchises.
Since its debut in 1987, nearly 40 million games have been sold worldwide.
"This offer is the ultimate treat for fans of The Legend of Zelda series,"
says Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada's general manager. "Just buy a Nintendo
GameCube at the new low MSRP of $139.95 and you get the special The Legend
of Zelda offer at no additional cost."
The special disc will include:
n The Legend of Zelda, the original 1987 game for the Nintendo
Entertainment System® (NES) that introduced Link, Zelda(tm), Ganon and the
magical world of Hyrule; the game remains one of the most popular video
games ever
n Zelda II(tm): The Adventure of Link®, the 1988 NES adventure that
combined exploration, action, magic and weapons
n The Legend of Zelda®: Ocarina of Time®, the 1998 hit for the
Nintendo® 64 that let players travel through time, explore vast territories
and solve puzzles, all in a 3-D environment
n The Legend of Zelda®: Majora's Mask(tm), the 2000 sequel for the
Nintendo 64 that let players don masks to transform into various characters,
all while battling against the clock
n A playable demo of The Legend of Zelda®: The Wind Waker(tm), the
series' 2003 debut on the Nintendo GameCube that included cartoon-shaded
visuals and unique facial animation in the richest, most expansive
environment yet
n Gameplay footage highlights from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
n A short retrospective history of The Legend of Zelda series
Fans of The Legend of Zelda who already own a Nintendo GameCube can receive
the disc in one of two ways. First, fans will receive a disc by registering
their Nintendo GameCube system and two of the following hot holiday titles:
Mario Kart®: Double Dash!!(tm), Mario Party® 5, Mario & Luigi(tm): Superstar
Saga and 1080°®: Avalanche at www.nintendo.com/zeldaclassic. Fans also can
receive the bonus disc by subscribing to or renewing their subscription to
Nintendo Power® magazine by calling 1-800-255-3700. This offer is available
only while supplies last.
As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Canada Ltd., based in Vancouver,
British Columbia, is a leader and innovator in the $1 billion video game
industry in Canada. Nintendo of Canada markets hardware and software for
Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, and Nintendo GameCube. Since the
release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more
than 1.8 billion video games globally, creating enduring industry icons such
as Mario(tm) and Donkey Kong® and launching popular culture franchise
phenomena such as Metroid(tm), Zelda(tm) and Pokémon®. Nintendo is dedicated
to the long-term development of the interactive entertainment industry,
devoting its resources towards maximizing the latest technology to create
the most innovative, interactive entertainment products in the world. For
more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at
www.nintendo.ca .