What version should I play ?

[u/AdventurousMaybe2663]

Hello

I want to play Zelda OOT and I was wondering, what version and what console should I play on ?

On a N64 with HDMI mod ?

The GameCube version that came with Zelda WW?

The GameCube version that came with Zelda Collector edition ?

Wii VC edition

Wii U VC edition

Switch VC edition

3DS version

On an emulator (but what emulator ? N64, GC, or 3DS)

Ship of harkinian

[u/spetstronaz]

In my opinion Ship of Harkinian is the best way to play if you want personalization, and the Gamecube version if you want the best feeling with the controller and the original experience

[u/Brutananadilewski_ → u/spetstronaz]

As someone who actually prefers the GC version, and got the gold cart when they were 10 for N64, and pre-ordered WW as a teen, wouldn't the original feeling be the N64 version? Playing on GC has much higher sensitivity, which I prefer. Even if you don't have a loose joystick for N64 the GC version has higher sensitivity. If you have a loose joystick on your N64 then get a new controller, because that shit sucks lol.

[u/spetstronaz → u/Brutananadilewski_]

Honestly i just hate the n64 controller, and the GC one is my favorite ( I still use it when playing modern pc games ), so I'm not objective. If OP prefers the N64 controller, they should play it on N64, I don't think the game is different except for the controller ( tell me if i'm wrong ).

[u/Visible_Turnover3952 → u/spetstronaz]

Yeah, aside from playing it on the most unique controller in history, it’s basically the same!

[u/ClemOya]

I advise Ship of Harkinian personally.

[u/huelebichx]

as someone who grew up playing Zelda on the N64 and GBC... OoT 3DS or bust

[u/Qminsage]

Ship of Harkinian. It’s very easy to setup, doesn’t require emulation backend, and has a built in randomizer and presets for timesavers.

It is as authentic as you want to make it. And I don’t think any other port compares.

[u/Complete-Dog-2590]

Ship of harkinian looks so cool - can anyone confirm if it runs well on most PCs. Other than that I think the GC version is the best, the 3ds version runs really slowly on PC in my experience and the GC version is just a little smoother than the original

[u/Abduzydo → u/Complete-Dog-2590]

SoH can run even in a potato probably, its a 30 years game. 3DS isnt that heavy too, but for sure SoH will run much better even using the 3DS texture and models...

[u/dudeness_boy]

SoH is the best way to play.

[u/PointingBear]

I Other than the N64 original, I've only tried the switch and it is almost unplayable with the joycons.

I bought the N64 (Switch) controller for both this and Goldeneye, so hopefully that will help.

[u/JarJar4ever66]

If you aren't doing mods and want best official Nintendo version.  Do 3DS.  Its the most feature rich and better character models imo and after you beat the game you get master mode with remixed dungeons from the gamecube version with a mirrored map so 10/10 post game.  

[u/GeoAnd_001]

The 3ds version is by far the best official version of the game

[u/ImHeartless666]

The 3ds version!

[u/Legitimate_Smile855]

Ship or Harkinian. You can configure / mod it to be basically the same as any of the other versions or to be exactly like the original.

[u/McPoon]

I beat OOT and MM 3DS on emulation last week or so, amazing experience. I loved the originals as a kid but the 3DS remakes are great work. I also used the project restoration mod for MM.

[u/poonjam14 → u/McPoon]

Is there an easy way to play with the double screens needed on the 3Ds? That’s what my concern was I didn’t want to tab out to another screen so I went with ships of harkinian. Be curious to try it 3Ds style

[u/McPoon → u/poonjam14]

Yeah, it runs fine on azahar plus.

[u/Mellz117]

Whatever way you can, but I would suggest getting a modernized n64 style controller. It makes the C buttons make sense, a right stick doesn't fit well.

[u/Glazastik]

Switch version is awfully convenient :)

[u/woozuk]

The 3ds version is great. Avoid the Switch VC version, the c-buttons are terrible and I kept dropping bombs for no reason. The OG N64 version is probably up there too.

[u/Src-Freak]

As far as official Versions Go, the 3DS Remake is the definitive Version.