Sony uses Nintendo tune to welcome PS3 to Malaysia

by Justin McElroy { Sep 23rd 2008 at 8:30AM }

When the PS3 landed in other countries, it was met with only gigantic taxi cabs and a hail of bullets. With that in mind, using the Zelda theme song to celebrate the console's launch in Malaysia seems downright pedestrian. You read that right: when Mr. Naoi Sudo took to the stage, it was to the familiar strains that have accompanied nearly all of Link's adventures.

It's not a zany gun battle, but it's still a huge gaff for Sony in the massively important Malaysian market, where they can't afford a single misstep. We would be surprised to see all of Sony Malaysia get (a) pink slip, but make no mistake: Heads will roll.

[Via NWF]

Tags: nintendo, ps3, sony, zelda

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

jimmygotsmack @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:36AM

I have a feeling someone is getting fired.

Killjebus @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:57AM

There is very little chance of that being a mistake. I would say a prank was played or a disgruntled employee was getting revenge. Whatever the reason it makes Sony look stupid. Whoever did this has got some balls and like you said is most likely fired.

E.J. @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:12AM

Sure, Killjebus. Just like when they were trying to pass off a PGR screenshots on Sony websites.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/sony-site-confuses-gt-hd-with-pgr3/

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/pgr-screenshot-used-to-promote-ps3-again/

Oops.

Quix @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:20AM

What's the big deal? Even Sony knows where it's at this generation: Nintendo.

Ah well, there's always PS4 and Xbox720.

Archon @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:37AM

*facepalm*

ConanL @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:37AM

Epic fail, no?

McBrick @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:00AM

Truly epic fail. In fact, that story will be used to define "epic fail" in the future.

Stupidiot @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:09AM

Or epic win for whoever put this together... Assuming they did this deliberately that is.

F1 @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:40AM

That doesn't make sense. Sony was copying of Microsoft not Nintendo!!

Temidien @ Sep 23rd 2008 4:29PM

Have you already forgotten the Sixaxis controller? How is that NOT Sony trying to cash in on the Wii's success?

ed @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:44AM

What a giant cock up. Sony wishes they made Zelda, lol.

Maverick Saturn @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:25AM

Why would they need to, they have God of war and Shadow of the collosus :D

ed @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:11AM

Only they're shite compared to Zelda and them games very existence shrieks that Sony really did wish they owned the Zelda or Zelda-quality like IP.

Soz ard but its true. SotC sequel to have enemies? God of War 3 to be more homoerotic?
For adventures play Zelda.

Vcize @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:24AM

Zelda died with Twilight Princess. God that game sucked.

And this comes from someone who's favorite game of all time is probably Ocarina of Time.

tmacairjordan87 @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:32AM

With the exception of OOT, I had more fun playing the 2 Dark Cloud games than any other Zelda games. I only mention that cause everyone says that DC is a Zelda clone.

Now, if they would only add puzzles to the dungeons in Dark Cloud 3 then it would be infinitely better than Zelda..for me at least.

Josh @ Sep 23rd 2008 11:53AM

Vcize, I have to agree with you, and it deeply saddens me to say so. Nintendo simply lost the Zelda charm with Twilight Princess, and Phantom Hourglass was just too dumbed down.

And on the other hand, looking back at it, Wind Waker was pure genius, plain and simple. The only thing it was lacking was a more Zelda-like difficult level.

Mr Khan @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:47AM

Ouch. I doubt it was deliberate, some low-level flunky who just searched "epic video game theme" on google to put music together, or is one of the people who think "Playstation = video games" and figured any tune would work

why not the LS2LS7? @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:50AM

Yes. That's right. 5 seconds of music that people love anyway has completely obliterated PS3's chances in the Malaysian market. This is going to shove the bailout right off the front pages.

Metal_Gear @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:58AM

You know the rules, when Sony or Nintendo do bad, it has to be blown out of all proportions. When Microsoft do good, they have to be praised for how awesome they are regardless of how small the good thing was.

deaftly @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:26AM

Oh shut up already with your MS hate, we get it already. Go fap off to tux and get it over with.

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Sep 23rd 2008 6:29PM

For a moment I thought that Metal Gear was gonna rickroll.

Gun Barrier @ Sep 23rd 2008 7:07PM

i hurred teh lulz in the background of the video.

:P

Jack of No Trades 85 @ Sep 23rd 2008 8:53AM

The person that put all this together probably hasn't play a Zelda game. But, whats crazy is that it only takes a little bit of research to find out were else the music is used?!

lol lol

Intentless @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:09AM

don't they normally plan these events very carefully... Selecting what music to be used when... They don't normally just tell the sound guy... Find some tunes and play them here, here and uh... here... But still I guess anyone can mess up...

naxe @ Sep 23rd 2008 11:50AM

Not for the Malaysian market...... what would they know of theme music used for a flamboyant fairy-elf looking for a princess? Its not like he's as popular as the other princess scouting plumber.

kaneda @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:16AM

"Head will roll."

Let me correct that for you.

"Head will asplode."

Zanthox @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:22AM

WTF H4X!!!

Christian @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:24AM

Hyperbole week at Joystiq?

Popfrogs @ Sep 23rd 2008 11:26AM

Isn't that pretty much every week when it comes to Sony?

Maverick Saturn @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:26AM

Sony: Sorry people, Timmy who organised the event had his Ipod playing in the background connected to a massive stereo system, he had Halo music playing as well :D

Blazur @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:33AM

Major embarrassment.

JoeTheBlow @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:35AM

Maybe they did it on purpose, just for the irony.

Though i'd have preferred if they used the music from Sonic 1, green hill level, 1st act. Now thats classic.

dark_inchworm @ Sep 23rd 2008 9:40AM

Nintendo buyout of Sony - CONFIRMED

m-p{3} @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:08AM

Do a barrel roll!

JimeneX @ Sep 23rd 2008 10:22AM

Zelda for Ps3 confirmed

The Aggie CEO @ Sep 23rd 2008 11:25AM

yea so on the Youtube video page dude said it was from Soul Caliber.......who knows.......

Shmil (Mr ESC Liberation Front) @ Sep 23rd 2008 2:44PM

its youtube
nuff said

BPMOmega [gamertag] @ Sep 23rd 2008 3:15PM

It might be the SoulCALIBUR II version of the Zelda theme. Remember how Link was in the GameCube version? Yeah, the series' main theme came along with him.

The Aggie CEO @ Sep 23rd 2008 3:40PM

well duh........lol

Ken Seang @ Sep 23rd 2008 11:27AM

When that zelda music came on I thought Myiamoto was gonna pop out somewhere and crash the party. You know how Superman has his theme song when he transform into Superman.

Marty @ Sep 23rd 2008 12:17PM

Oh come on - as if there wasn't any oversight on the project before it was shown, and the person working on it, for Sony, had no idea that it was a Nintendo tune.

Please. This was deliberate and deceitful.

Does Sony have Karl Rove on the team now, or what?

Goreful @ Sep 23rd 2008 12:24PM

Guys...this is just waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much of an embarrassment for Sony.

This is like Watching Spiderman 3 and then you hear the soundtrack of The Dark Knight.

Or worse...

Jerusalem playing the Nazi National Anthem on Hanukkah.

I knew Sony could be stupid. But this one takes the cake.

Notice that even the most idiotic Sony fanboy supporter is coming here to excuse what happen. Heck! Not even the annoying Trolls are coming here.

This is just waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out there. Congrats Sony...you're a jackass (not a very funny one too)

nggaplz61 @ Sep 23rd 2008 1:00PM

I don't get why some people actually hate certain consoles for no reason. Its a machine, that hooks up to your TV to play games. buy the one that has the games you like on it ignore the rest of them. I don't get why you call Sony supporters idiots either. Frankly your an idiot, how the hell does playing the Zelda theme at a PlayStation event compare to Jerusalem playing the Nazi national anthem on Hanukkah? Dick...

tdub301 @ Sep 23rd 2008 3:08PM

It doesn't really compare in the real world, but I see what he's saying because Nintendo and Sony are direct competitors, which some people I suppose would consider to be "enemies" and make far-fetched analogies like comparing them to Nazis and Jews (very far-fetched).

The Zelda theme could argueably be considered Nintendo's "national anthem" and for Sony to play it at one of their events as one of their bigwigs is walking up to the podium is pretty much a slap-in-the face to Sony, or maybe they don't give Malaysia that much credit and are trying to ride the coattails of Nintendo's success and don't think the Malaysians will notice... either way, this is confusing and I'm curious about how it came about.

Goreful, a better comparison would be the Cowboys playing the Redskinss theme song as their coach walked up to be interviewed after a game. People would definitely wonder how and why that happened

Transcendental Protagonist @ Sep 23rd 2008 5:11PM

Old news are so exciting

Superstar90 @ Sep 23rd 2008 5:28PM

Zelda = BEST SERIES EVAR!

I love that theme song, it's so epic and adventurous... but still is charming and sweet.

oni-link @ Sep 23rd 2008 5:49PM

As much as Sony Fanbags want to down the Zelda franchise (Zelda:TP is still a wayyyyyyy better game than any game PS3 game out right now and I own all 3 systems) they still can't/won't convince 7 million and growing fans who purchased the game that the franchise is losing it's touch. C'mon GoW really IS really the MOST OVERHYPED game in the last decade. Don't get me wrong it's okay but not THAT GREAT!!!