Here’s a little-known fact: In 2003, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Collector’s Edition for the GameCube. It included Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Zelda 1, and Zelda 2.
The PS3 (fat models only) can play PS2 discs. There is no PS2 version of Ocarina of Time. However, crafty hackers have:
Does it work? Barely. The GameCube’s architecture is radically different from the PS2’s. Emulating a GameCube on PS2 hardware (which the PS3 is simulating) results in single-digit FPS. This method is considered a novelty, not a viable way to play.
Go to the official RetroArch website → Downloads → PS3. You will see two files: zelda ocarina of time ps3 pkg full
Install both in order via Package Manager → Install Package Files → Standard.
You must dump your own copy from a Nintendo 64 cartridge or GameCube disc. Legally, you cannot download a ROM unless you own the original media.
Recommended ROM: Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (USA).z64
Checksum (to verify integrity): CRC32: 4587A4CF Here’s a little-known fact: In 2003, Nintendo released
Place the ROM in a folder on your USB drive: USB:/ROMS/N64/
In the realm of classic gaming, few titles command as much reverence as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (OoT). Originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, it set the gold standard for 3D action-adventure games. For years, PlayStation 3 owners running Custom Firmware (CFW) or Homebrew Enabling (HEN) have sought ways to experience this classic on Sony’s hardware.
While Nintendo properties are exclusive to Nintendo consoles, the homebrew community has made it possible to experience Ocarina of Time on the PS3. However, it is vital to understand exactly what a "PS3 PKG" of this game entails: it is typically the Nintendo 3DS remaster running via a specialized emulator, or the N64 original running via homebrew emulation. Does it work
If you want a direct launcher on your PS3’s XMB that boots only Ocarina of Time (without seeing RetroArch’s menu), you can use PS3 Game Converter (Windows PC tool). This wraps the RetroArch core + your specific ROM into a new PKG. However, this is advanced and often breaks with updates.
If you wish to experience Ocarina of Time in high definition or on a console, there are legal and superior alternatives: