Retro gaming fans can return to Hyrule: enthusiasts have released Indigo, a huge romhack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo 64. The project adds new locations, including mushroom forests, and even a bearded Link. If you want to play it or buy the original game, it's important to understand how to pay with a card issued outside your country.

Where to buy and how much it costs

The Indigo romhack is distributed for free, but you need an original ROM file of Ocarina of Time to run it. Legally, you can get it through services like Nintendo Switch Online (subscription) or buy a cartridge on the secondary market (eBay, Amazon). Cartridge prices range from $30 to $100 depending on condition. The digital version on Wii U or 3DS is no longer sold in the eShop.

If you want to support the romhack developers, some platforms (e.g., Patreon) accept donations. Subscription costs start at $3 per month.

Do they accept foreign cards?

Major platforms like Amazon and eBay accept Visa and Mastercard from foreign issuers, but they may check the address (AVS) and require 3-D Secure. Nintendo eShop is tied to the account region: Russian cards don't work, but a virtual card issued in another country may work if the account region matches.

How to pay with a virtual card: step by step

  • Choose the region where you want to make the purchase (e.g., USA or Europe).
  • Issue a virtual card in the required currency (USD or EUR) through a service like VirtCardPay.
  • Top up the balance with a margin: purchase price + possible conversion fee (usually 1–3%).
  • Enter the card details on the store's website. If 3-D Secure is required, confirm the transaction in the app.
  • For pre-orders or subscriptions, keep 10–15% extra on the balance — some services block additional funds.

What to do if a payment fails

If the card is declined, check:

  • Does the card country match the store account region?
  • Are there enough funds considering possible pre-authorization?
  • Is the issuing bank blocking the transaction (contact support)?
  • Try another method: gift cards (e.g., Nintendo eShop Gift Card) or a forwarding service for physical goods.

FAQ

Can I buy Indigo with real money?

No, the romhack is free. You only pay for the original game or a subscription to a service where it's available.

Will Amazon accept a card from another country?

Yes, but address verification may be required. Make sure the billing address matches the card details.

What if Nintendo eShop doesn't accept my card?

Try changing the account region or use a gift card for the corresponding region.

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