Gamecube vs Wii version

[Mases]

This topic often is discussed and many people often critisize the wii version for being the 'backwards' version and consider the gamecube version the real version of the game.

I for one feel that it really shouldn't matter at all. The way I see it is, sure, the gamecube version was the original version that was being developed. Sure, the wii has added gameplay features with the add-on of the wiimote.

Regardless though, its the same game either way. Mirrored or not, regular controller or wiimote + nunchuck. Doesn't matter which was developed first or which was released first. The game is hardly changed. And what the heck, it's Zelda!!!

[linkman8]

Precisely. Regardless of the fact that they're mirrored of each other, they're STILL Zelda, and they're STILL the same story and whatnot, so how can there possibly be a real and unreal version?

[HELLO_LINK]

I think that the people are just thinking that be those little changes, the game seems completely different. It doesn't feel different for me, other then the controls and the wii version is mirrored. People should just start to think that they are the same game, and nothing has changed other then those two minor things.

[Avenged]

Well, I think it was pointless to mirror the whole game, they should have only mirror Link.

[linkman8]

Well I know that mirroring Link was justified, but I'm not sure why they had to mirror the whole game. To fit the mirrored Link? I don't know, but I'm sure there was a good reason for it.

[OcarinaLink]

Indeed it does not matter. however, they mirrored the game so that the wii controlls would match Links. Link is Left handed, however you use your wiimote to swing the sword. so thats why they made it inverted.

[Mases]

I honestly think it would be minimul adjusting if you were right handed, controlling a left handed Link. It might seem awkward for just minutes, but then it would feel completely natural.

Think about this, roughly 1/10th of all people in the world are lefty. So about 3.5million Wii versions of TP have been sold. That is 350,000 lefties! I'm sure it was somewhat awkward for them holding the Wii controler in their right hand with the nunchuck in their left hand. Controlling a right handed charachter is something they probably got use to right away, just as they are all use to the right handed Wii control in the first place.

[HELLO_LINK]

In my opinion, I think they should have made the Wii version with a mirrored and non-mirrored, if it was possible, so both the lefties and righties can play with the hand that their used to, or which ever hand they want.

[linkman8]

What they should have done was made it so you can play either version on the Wii for both Righties and Lefties.

[HELLO_LINK]

What they should have done was made it so you can play either version on the Wii for both Righties and Lefties.


lol. Thats what I was trying to point out. I guess I made it kind of confusing, huh? Hopefully, in the future, Nintendo will consider of trying this idea (if they think of it).

[linkman8]

Right, but I guess what I meant was that the entire game didn't have to be mirrored if you, hypothetically, could have either hand.
I apologize, I probably didn't see your post.

[Garo Robe]

Yeah well in trailers i see Link with Navi but I could never find her. Its Either the game was not mirrored or I just suck at TP LOL.

[linkman8]

The Navi you saw was the cursor for the Wii so you could tell where you're aiming with the remote.

[xandar]

Speaking from the standpoint of somebody who has played both versions, and I do eventually intend to beat the wii version (once I get a wii), it's actually two entirely different games. I got the 'cube version, and you know how it is, you always go back and visit the first town at least a few times. Then I played the wii version, and just mirroring the game actually made it to where I could never tell where I was going. I even tried to just think 'Go right', and do 'Go left'. It didn't work. Personally, I like the gamecube version better just because the wiimote seemed to disagree with me. I'm not sure what it was, it just didn't feel right. I have no idea how to explain it. I'm sure it's a good game, just it feels funny.

[Sarah_Zelda]

Yeah, its a good game on both systems, but having played the GC version first, it completely made me go insane trying to find my already well known ways from previous trips on the GC. But none the less, I liked the motion stuff, and after I got done I still play it know just to run around as the wolf, biting at random monsters that get in my line of sight ^^

[Onilink89]

both versions are equal i think. i mean, wasn 't TP a GC game from the start? the only extra on the wii is the gameplay.
i havn 't played the GC version but i noticed one thing, that you could only equip 2 items in the GC version while in the Wii version you can equip 4 items.

[Rheks]

Agreed, I dont know what they were thinking really. I dont know what the point was, in my opinion the Wii version is better and fun but I havn't actually played the gamcube version I mean why would I if I had the Wii version.

[metalmallow]

Honestly, the only real advantage to the Wii version is widescreen. It would be horrible if I had to cut off the sides on my 42 inch TV. D:

[Alayna]

I have never even touched a wii, so I dont know how it works, but I would still favor gamecube.

[mehzpants]

I love the wii version. I have no idea why anyone wouldn't. I just absolutely love using the controller like a sword :D

[bob]

ya tp for the wii is the best

[xandar]

I love how informative you are. That's the greatest thing I've ever seen. You have no reasons to back up your opinion, you just state it. As far as we know, you might not have even played the Game cube version, and just decided that TP is better on Wii because you have it for Wii. For that, I call you a silly man. You are a silly man.
I have played both versions, though I am a big fan of joystick-based gameplay, and I'm not a huge fan of the Wii version just because the entire Wii is like a big gimmick. Sure, it's a gimmick that's catching on, and it's a neat gimmick that hasn't been done before, but still. Plus, the Wiimote interaction is basically just waving it in different directions to produce different techniques. I don't think that's a bad gameplay engine, but I think they could've done more as far as the Wiimote was concerned. Also, the spin attack on the wiimote isn't so much a spin as a wave. It just doesn't seem like it should spin if you're waving it. That should make it wave. Spinning it should make it spin. It works, but once again, It could be better.
Also, I just think Link should be left handed. He has been in every game since Zelda 1, and I think switching the graphics is just kind if silly. I mean, I see the point, but what about Left handed people? They just get to use the hand they aren't any good with? And what about people like me? What about the nerds who would use their left hand even though they're right handed? Silly, silly.
Plus, not only is Link right handed, but EVERYONE ELSE is left handed. Ganon, Zelda, Midna, Shad, all off 'em.
Also, I liked how on the gamecube version, everything was similarly placed to where it was in Ocarina of Time. The games are supposed to be close together chronologically, and that just added to the effect, but making everything reversed just makes it confusing as to how that could possibly happen.
This is just my opinion, of course, but I would like it if you'd elaborate a little. It makes you not look like an ***.

[bob]

ya i guess that your right but i still think that tp for the wii is awesome.

[tintin]

i have only played the wii version,i read a post like this one and thats when i clicked oh yeah link is a leftie,lol but i dont think one is better than the other or one is a more real version,i mean once it has link and decent game design i aint gunna complain.

[Kybyrian]

I don't like the Wii remote too much, so I'll have to say the Gamecube version. I've played them both, and I just seemed to like the Gamecube version more. Not to mention on the Wii version there's the horrible Cannon Room glitch.

[Ralph]

Out of all the Link's their are why can't at least one be right handed? Whats wrong with being unique?

[linkman8]

There was the Wii version of Twilight Princess Link. He was right handed.

[SolidLinkX]

Zelda in my opinion is much better played with a controller than a Remote Control. I don't think there is a big difference anyway between the two versions except in the Gamecube version Link is left handed and the world is mirrored.

[MiniMeMilo]

I don't think there is a big difference anyway between the two versions except in the Gamecube version Link is left handed and the world is mirrored.

Actually, the world is mirrored in the Wii version, and the Gamecube version is the correct version of the game. Not a big deal, but just thought I'd point that out.

I haven't had the chance to play TP for the Gamecube, but I'd imagine it would have better gameplay than the Wii version at times. Like in battle, I hate swinging around the remote; I'd much rather mash buttons. Although some parts I think would be more fun in the Wii version of the game. Like when you use the bow or slingshot, or another projectile weapon, it's more fun to aim at the screen than it is to use the C-Stick like in earlier games. Another part I think would be less worth while in the Gamecube version is the fishing mini game. I loved tiring out my arm, thinking "This is gonna be huge!!" just to get an Ordon Catfish, it was priceless. Once again, my opinions might not mean alot to you since I've only played the Wii version, but that's just what I have to say.

[Mases]

I don't consider either to be the 'correct' version. Since while it was originally being produced for the cube and then mirrored for the wii, it did release for the wii first.

That being said, it really is rather annoying sometimes. Was looking at various TP content online, just to see that for the cube version it is all mirrored in direction and the maps. It would be no big deal, but since about 25% of all gamers who own TP, own it on the Cube, it is enough for confusion.

I really wish they would have just released it for the Wii only, or just didn't mirror it, or just released it for the cube before hand. Especially when I write my own guides for the game, it is going to be rather annoying to explain things. I'll probably just write/record it as if it was for the Wii and there is no gamecube version at all.

[Smitie]

i don't think there is a better version, both versions are have their own good points like using buttons instead of swinging while fighting or use the wii mote for aiming and fishing. the mirrorstuff doesn't make a difference to the gameplay itself. I'm left-handed myself and I didn't have any problems with the wii-mote. more then 80% of the human population is right handed, so it is logical they changed Link from lefthanded to righthanded if you have to use a wii-mote. it's not that hard to swing your right arm instead of left even if you are left-handed, only writing is hard and tp doesn't want you to write.

[Onilink89]

the only big advantage on the wii is that you can equip more items. at least its my opinion.
i saw the GC version and isn 't it annoying to equip just two items? (the x and y button)

[zeypherlink]

I prefer the Wii version. I have both versions, and the Wii version feels like you're in the game, if you know what I mean ;)

[Onilink89]

i don't think there is a better version, both versions are have their own good points like using buttons instead of swinging while fighting or use the wii mote for aiming and fishing. the mirrorstuff doesn't make a difference to the gameplay itself. I'm left-handed myself and I didn't have any problems with the wii-mote. more then 80% of the human population is right handed, so it is logical they changed Link from lefthanded to righthanded if you have to use a wii-mote. it's not that hard to swing your right arm instead of left even if you are left-handed, only writing is hard and tp doesn't want you to write.

even if the wii version was remained left handed it woulld not make a huge diffeence, it may be feel a little strange at the start but thats it. all of the basic stuf remained the same.

the one thing i dislike when it comes to this discussion is, lots of people are like loyal to their own version even when they didn 't play the other version. like that nintendo fansboys dislike sony playstation, i also dislike playstation for other reasons.

so basic conclusion is, both the GC version and wii version has their advantages and disadvanteges.

[RyanNope]

I like the GCN version layout better. I remember Hyrule being the GCN layout more everytime I go to play the Wii version. Maybe because I beat the GCN version first. Hyrule just seems like it should have the GCN layout though.

[Link-san]

I say the Wii version, for reasons people might not understand. I think the wii feels more 'free'. See, told you poeple wouldn't understand ._.

[Abyss Master]

I've always been the original kind of guy, so Gamecube for me. I haven't tried the Wii version all that much, but I could tell that I preferred a Gamecube controller in my hands ^^;

[Autydi]

I perosnally think that both versions of the game are on the same level of excitement and playability. The GC version has fewer flaws then the Wii version such as in the Wii version Link's tail, in wolf form, makes the sword sound which it doesn't in the GC version. The Wii version has better controls then the GC version but the gameplay in both versions is of the same quality and regardless of them being mirrored they are still Zelda games and one of the best in the series.

[Punchout]

Its all about advancement. People dont want to be stuck playing zelda the same way every time. Wii gives zelda a more realistic edge since you can actually weild the sword and bow. Gamecube plays like a traditional zelda game. I especially love the fishing. :)

[dark_link01]

They had to mirror the entire game because of the way enemies attacked, at least thats what I read on an interview somewhere. Probably IGN. But really, it dosen't matter much to me. I prefer the Wii version because I like the system. I like the controls for it more than the Gamecube version. Yeah, sometimes it gets weird shaking the remote back and forth all the time, but its still fun and the bow and slingshot modes are a lot more accurate and fun to do. Yeah they probably should have made an option to use a GC controller like most other Wii games, or the Classic Controller, whichever, that would have made the game un-mirrored, and then the Wii remote option to play the game like you were in it, but they didn't. The choice to make the game for Wii was a late thing, so they didn't have a lot of time to make it everything that it could have been.

[MajoraKing12]

to me myself i like the wii verison better mostly because i have the wii verison and have never played the gamecube verison. but no matter what it's the same game!!^^

[Twilight warrior]

I like the Wii version more because it is motion sensitive.

[Y2K3]

Since I've never played the Gamecube version, I can't really say, but I love the Wii version.
However, I might be partial towards that, just because of the motion sensor.

[xandar]

Personally, I've got both versions, and I have to say I like the Gamecube version for its classic Zelda feel as it plays really similarly to Ocarina and Wind Waker. I liked that feel. The Wii version is great too, but I get lost all the time because the world is backwards (played Gamecube version through twice before I actually got a Wii), but other than that it's a great game. Plus I have a thingy that I put my wiimote and nunchuk in and it's a sword and shield, and that's the greatest gimmick ever. I love it.
So over all, I think I had a little better time with the Gamecube version, but I'd say it's a very close match.

[Mases]

I have to admit, the other day I was just watching a cut-scene on the internet to get a specific quote from the game. However, the game was gamecube version so it was mirrored from what I usually played and it was really weird. It's amazing how just a simple flip of the screen completely screw up everything. You really have absolutely no idea where anything is.

[Thewindmaker]

The only thing I don't like about the Wii version, and this is going to sound very "picky" is that I didn't like how link was right handed and also how this earring was on his right ear... It's always been the left way for Link, which has kinda been his trademark which made him unique among heros.

as for the game being mirrored I really couldn't care any less.

[Y2K3]

It's funny, until it was announced that Link was to be right-handed for the Wii version, I had absolutely no idea that he was left-handed.

[Josh]

Personally I do like the Wii version better, mainly because I think that the Wii remote is a lot easier to use than the Controller. And I played Gamecube first, and I was messed up for a long time to where to go, that was the bad part. >_>

[El Bagu]

Seems like the wii version of the game is a bit more popular? I can not wait until I can afford buying the console!!

[EponaOwns]

I don't think it matters cause it is the same game. But more people probably have it for gamecube because of the leftie thing on thw wii version. I wish you can choose rughty or lefty like phantom hourglass. But the game is still wonderful!

[Mases]

I don't think it matters cause it is the same game. But more people probably have it for gamecube because of the leftie thing on thw wii version. I wish you can choose rughty or lefty like phantom hourglass. But the game is still wonderful!


Actually, this is not true at all. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_video_games

The Gamecube Version - 1.32 million
The Wii Version - 4.52 million

More people have the Wii version. Just adds more to the 'which is the official' version. A stupid discussion if you ask me. Gamecube version was developed first, all the 'official artwork' represents the gamecube version, and it uses the classic controls. On the other side of things, the wii version was released BEFORE the gamecube version, it is widely the more played version, and has gameplay features the gamecube doesn't. (Not that the gamecube doesn't have those parts of the game, just not the controls).

I really wish Nintendo didn't do this mirrored stuff or just didn't release the game at all on the Gamecube... or (while it wouldn't have been smart), didn't release the game on the Wii.

[Inflexus]

I prefer the gamecube controls as opposed to a wiimote, but the game itself probably wasn't increased.

I thought that the Gamecube version was released at the same time as the Wii, or at least the same day.

[zeypherlink]

No, the GCN version was released on December 12th whereas the Wii version was released on November 19th along with the Wii.

[twili123prince]

Hmm i think its kinda weird that nintendo would mirror the game.Because its the exact same game it just makes it confusing.I wonder why they did it.

[blackice_cc]

They mirrored it because they needed Link to be right handed in the Wii version, as most people playing it would use their right hand to hold the Wiimote.

I would probably like the Wii version better, just because of the controls, but the GC one is what I've played, so the Wii version would be really confusing, since everything is backwards from what I remember.

[Mases]

They mirrored it because they needed Link to be right handed in the Wii version, as most people playing it would use their right hand to hold the Wiimote.

You know, I wonder this. Are there any left handers here who own a Wii and Twilight Princess? Since the Wiimote and Nunchuk are so unique, you can actually just switch them around and hold the Wiimote in your left hand and Nunchuck in your right. You could never do that with any other controller, since well, they were one piece and always had buttons on right and dpad/joystick on left.

If there are leftys here, do they play the same classic way? Or did they use the wiimote in the left hand and Nunchuck in the right. I suppose they probably adjusted to all games in the past, but now that they have an option perhaps it is different. I think the 'mirror' was unnecessary and all gamers would have been able to easily make the adjustment. It isn't like the sword play of Link is some exact science anyway. Just swing the Wiimote, there really isn't much 'skill' involved that we could do with one hand or the other.

[blackice_cc]

Well, I'm a lefty and I got used to game controllers just fine. The only difference is that with the DS I use the Stylus with my left hand, and hold a Wiimote with my left as well. Another reason as to why they mirrored it would be to be a little different from the GC version, even if its not much.

[ndwolfwood988]

Precisely. Regardless of the fact that they're mirrored of each other, they're STILL Zelda, and they're STILL the same story and whatnot, so how can there possibly be a real and unreal version?

because wii does not deserve to be recognized for anything in reality

[Avenged]

Real isn't the correct term, but original is.

[ndwolfwood988]

Real isn't the correct term, but original is.

are u referring to twilight princess? as much as i liked the game, i found it rather unoriginal compared to a game like wind waker. dont get me wrong now, the game was tight as anything, but it was VEEERY much like ocarina. i mean, except the whole wolf thing

[Mastersworddude]

I don't have TP :( but i played it at my cousins house he had it for the GCN, they wii version looks cool though.

[Mike Pothier]

I only own the GC version, desite owning a Wii. I have no plans to purchase the Wii version, because I don't see what it has to offer me that the GC doesn't already. I can't wait for a Zelda built entirely for the Wii, however.

[Mastersworddude]

I only own the GC version, desite owning a Wii. I have no plans to purchase the Wii version, because I don't see what it has to offer me that the GC doesn't already. I can't wait for a Zelda built entirely for the Wii, however.

Same here. I borrowed the GC version from my cousin i am at the Lakebed temple.

[chrisbg99]

I own both and after playing them both a bit (finished both actually), the Wii version is better than the GCN version.