Considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is now available to download from the Wii Shop Channel, publisher Nintendo has announced.

Originally released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64 console, the game went on to inspire millions with its in-depth gameplay and is widely regarded as a true classic by experts in the industry.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available for 1,000 Wii Points from retail outlets or online from the Wii Shop Channel which now boasts more than 55 downloadable games, as well as many disc-based titles that are available for Wii.