VIDEO: Ocarina of Time 3DS is looking better than ever, but might not be here for all that long

Matt Hawkins Contributing Writer, Video Games

First the good news: the three dimensional handheld version of (arguably) the greatest Zelda adventure ever is shaping up quite nice. Check out the brand new, North American trailer.

Now here’s the bad news: there’s a rumor going around that only 150,000 copies of the game will be pressed at launch, at least in Japan. That sounds ridiculous, given how popular the franchise is, as well as the original game. BUT, the theory is that Nintendo doesn’t want the game ending up in the bargain bins.

Again, the numbers above applies only to Japan’s launch, but I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if something similar happens in America, where sales of the system have been solid, but unspectacular.

Though in semi-related news, it was also recently revealed that Nintendo is FINALLY preparing a “greatest hits” line for the Wii. Meaning games like Twilight Princess… which has been $50 since launch, five years ago… are finally getting reduced price of $20, more than likely to coincide with the system’s price reduction, slated to happen across the board later this month.

Hey, if folks were still paying full-price up this whole time. Which blows holes in the theory of the bargain big fear in America, but again, the Wii sold like gang-busters from the very start and maintained it’s momentum for a very long time, whereas the 3DS needs a shot in the arm. And making people run around like chickens with their heads cut off does help drum up excitement. Worked before, when Super Mario 2 and Zelda 2 were hit with limited quantities due to “chip shortages” during the holiday seasons.

Rumor: 150,000 copies of Ocarina of Time 3D at launch [Destructoid]

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