Not all copies of Ocarina of Time are created equal. When Nintendo first launched the game on the N64, the v1.0 cartridges contained specific assets and coding that were later altered in the v1.1 and v1.2 revisions.

The most famous alteration involves the Fire Temple’s background music. In the 1.0 version, the track features a chanting sample that sounds strikingly like a Muslim adhan (call to prayer). After complaints from the Islamic community, Nintendo replaced the chanting with a synthesised choir in Version 1.2. To own 1.0 is to own the game in its "controversial" audio state.

: Look for a two-digit number (e.g., 00 or 19 ) stamped into the gray label on the back. 1.0 : Just two numbers. 1.1 : Two numbers followed by " A ". 1.2 : Two numbers followed by " B ".

In the pantheon of video gaming, few titles command the respect and reverence of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . Released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, it set the standard for 3D action-adventure games. However, for speedrunners, glitch hunters, and retro purists, not all copies of Ocarina of Time are created equal. There is one specific, elusive version that sits atop the throne: the .