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NINTENDO 64 · 1998
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time price alerts
Ocarina of Time is a must-have N64 game, and its gold cartridge makes it one of the most recognisable carts on the system. RetroSnag reads your eBay saved-search alerts for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and emails you only listings at or under your all-in price (item + shipping), with obvious reproductions and the wrong region or condition filtered out.
Loose vs CIB vs sealed
- Loose: the cartridge only, no box or manual. The cheapest way to play.
- CIB (complete in box): the box, the manual, the cartridge and the cardboard inner tray that holds the cart. Condition of the box and manual makes a big difference.
- Sealed: still in the original factory packaging. Resealed copies exist, so buy sealed games only from sellers you trust, ask detailed questions, and consider professionally graded copies.
The early North American "Collector's Edition" came on a gold cartridge, and later printings, including Player's Choice, came on standard grey carts. Fake gold carts exist, so check the board and label.
Sellers don't always use these terms consistently ("complete" sometimes means cart and manual, no box), so check the photos. RetroSnag lets you choose loose, CIB or sealed for each wishlist item.
Region: make sure it works on your console
N64 games are region-locked: NTSC-U (North America), PAL (Europe/Australia) and NTSC-J (Japan) carts have physical tabs that stop them fitting other regions' consoles without modification. RetroSnag lets you limit alerts to NTSC-U, PAL or NTSC-J.
How to spot a reproduction The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Ask for a photo of the circuit board (it uses a security screw). Genuine boards carry Nintendo and NUS part-number printing; fakes often show a black epoxy "blob" chip or unmarked board.
- Compare the label colour, finish and print sharpness against photos of a known genuine copy. Fake labels are often glossier or washed out.
- Check the back of the shell for the moulded Nintendo text and the sticker label found on originals.
- Be wary of stock photos, many identical copies from one seller, or prices far below other recent listings.
RetroSnag automatically drops listings whose titles say repro, reproduction, custom, homebrew, aftermarket, bootleg, replica or fan-made. Many fakes are not labelled, though, so always check photos, the seller's feedback, and the return policy before you buy.
How to set a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time price alert
- On eBay, search for
ocarina of time n64, save the search, and turn on email alerts. - Sign up for RetroSnag (free beta) and set your max all-in price, condition and region.
- Forward eBay's alert emails to your private RetroSnag address. You'll only hear about listings that match.
FAQ
What does CIB mean for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?
Complete in box: the box, the manual, the cartridge and the cardboard inner tray that holds the cart.
How do I spot a reproduction The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?
Ask for a photo of the circuit board (it uses a security screw). Genuine boards carry Nintendo and NUS part-number printing; fakes often show a black epoxy "blob" chip or unmarked board. Compare the label colour, finish and print sharpness against photos of a known genuine copy. Fake labels are often glossier or washed out.
Can RetroSnag alert me when The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is under my price?
Yes. Save an eBay search for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with email alerts on, forward the alerts to your RetroSnag address, and set your max all-in price (item + shipping). RetroSnag emails you only matching listings and drops ones that say repro, reproduction, bootleg and similar.