Speculation on why Nintendo hasn't released a port of Zelda 64

This is just a speculation thread on why Nintendo has yet to release a port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo DS, or other widely popular games from the N64.

My theory is that they are waiting to release the port until later so as to prolong the life of the system. Or perhaps the DS can't do it justice, but I think it could handle it. Either way, I'd buy it if they ever released it for the DS. Portable Zelda goodness, just The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.

(Note: If you know of someone else who has already posted a thread on this topic, please let me know and I will delete this thread)

I never even thought about zelda: oot on the DS, that.. would be.. awsome.

My theory is that they are waiting to release the port until later so as to prolong the life of the system.

JazzTrombone07

I think the same, but if it happens it should come with a new game too as in the GBA ALttP version.

About another Zelda DS game, I'm sure that will come later for prolong the system's life. Myamoto already confirmed that the DS and the Wii team are working on two Zeldas games.

Sorry for my English, my primary language is Portuguese.

I myself would rather see a semi-sequel to OOT for the DS, not a remake. I've played through OOT enough. Maybe a game similar to Majora's Mask, as in it takes place after and it utilizes a new idea comparable to the masks...like...uh...collectible swords and shields that give you certain abilities...like...uh...roundhouse kicks...

Oh forget it don't listen to me...I can't think of anything cuz I'm tired.

Thanks for responding, guys.

I'd have to agree with most of you that the controls wouldn't be perfect for Ocarina of Time on DS, and also that it wouldn't appeal to all of the casual gamers. That makes sense why Nintendo wouldn't release a port.

Still, if they ever release it I will buy it ;)