Nintendo first dabbled in video games during the industry's early years of the mid-'70s. Generations of successful gaming console releases through the years led to the much-hyped 1996 launch of Nintendo 64, a system that represented a giant evolutionary leap in video game technology. Within the first three days of launch, hundreds of thousands of gamers hunkered down with Mario 64, considered by many to be one of the greatest video games ever created. Even today, the system's excellent design continues to host an ever-expanding library of breakthrough games.
Nintendo 64's popularity among younger gamers is no surprise. Well-respected games featuring such long-lived and much-loved personalities as Mario (of arcade classic Donkey Kong fame), Zelda, and Banjo-Kazooie are easy to learn and offer enormous replay value. But times are a' changin' and the system's ever-growing library of titles has expanded into every genre of games imaginable, including games better-suited for older gamers. In fact, some of the most acclaimed--in some cases, groundbreaking--games available on any platform today are packed onto N64's old-school cartridges.
Under the system's hood, its appeal to the young certainly didn't produce a less mature gaming machine. On the contrary, the 64-bit system boasts impressive graphics, stereo sound, and numerous accessory enhancements, including a high-resolution pack that boosts graphics to awe-inspiring resolutions.
Start your library with Goldeneye 007, Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie, Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, and Star Wars: Episode One Racer--these titles represent a decent start to any N64 cartridge library.
With the recent launch of Sega's Dreamcast system, Nintendo 64 is being left behind as the leader in video game technology. And with newer game systems featuring CD-based games, the system's expensive cartridge format is proving itself an archaic and unconventional storage format. But, at a sub-$100 recommended retail price, innovative accessory enhancements and a great library of games keep the system's rabid fan base satisfied, if not eager for Nintendo's next evolutionary step.
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This behemoth of a console can withstand even the toughest of the elements. Demonstrated in this video
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The controllers are very cool and the joystick design inspired many games.The controller for the Nintendo 64 was designed to be held in several different positions. It could be held by the two outer grips, allowing use of the digital D-pad, right-hand face buttons and the "L" and "R" shoulder buttons (but not the "Z" trigger or analog stick). It could be also held by the center and right-hand grip, allowing the use of the single analog stick, the right hand-buttons, the "R" shoulder button, and the "Z" trigger on the rear (but not the "L" shoulder button or D-pad). Finally, it could be held entirely by the left or right hand by the center grip, allowing it to be held like a pistol for FPS games.[citation needed] More often than not the analog stick was used in games while in some, both the analog stick and directional pad could be interchangeable (ex: Mortal Kombat Trilogy). Very few games used the directional pad exclusively; two examples are the 3D puzzle game Tetrisphere and the side-scrolling platformer Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. The controller also included four "C buttons", which were originally intended to control the camera in the N64's three dimensional environments. However, since the pad only contained three other face buttons, the C-buttons often became assigned to ulterior functions. An example of this is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where the C-buttons can be assigned to secondary items and the "Z"-trigger is used to orient the camera. One game, Robotron 64 allowed one player to use two controllers to control his avatar. This way the game played like its predecessor, Robotron 2084. The controller initially came only in gray, but other hues were released later on, many of them coinciding with the release of a similarly designed system. Some include: black, red, green, yellow, blue, atomic purple, and special edition colors like gold.
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Many great classic games were made for the system such as Goldeneye If it wasnt for goldeneye, shooters wouldnt be what they are today.
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This game redefined what 3D adventure games are today. Its amazing controls and amazing gameplay made this game a blast to play.
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This is what many people believe is one of the greatest games of all time. It could be the best game ever made to some people. In this game Your characters name is Link. The evil Bandit Ganandorf is trying to steal the triforce which if in his hands could bring the world to plunder. Link must defeat ganandorf and find the triforce.
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A first-person shooter that mixes spy and sci-fi, Perfect Dark is both a thoroughly engrossing one-player experience and a riotously fun multiplayer romp. Easily one of the best games of its genre on any video game console, this long-awaited follow-up to GoldenEye 007 is a must-have for Nintendo 64 owners--and a damn good reason to be one if you're not.
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Banjo-Kazooie mimics the look and feel of Mario 64, a truly innovative and visually stunning game that belongs in any Nintendo 64 collection. But don't brush off this 3-D action-adventure as an uninspired clone. On the contrary, Banjo-Kazooie introduces more than enough originality to warrant a spot next to its famous mentor.
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Mario Kart 64, one of the first games released for the Nintendo 64 platform, is an updated translation of the very popular Super Mario Kart for the Super NES (SNES). And while the game clearly takes full advantage of the graphics power and speed of the N64, a few components that made the original so compelling have been left out of this release.
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Conker's very good night turns into a very bad day. He has to deal with a crazy and abusive world, all while suffering through a massive hangover. Conker encounters abusive paint pots; jabbering dung beetles; trigger-happy, scar-faced Tediz; and a belligerent giant, with only a frying pan as a means of self-defense. He is resourceful, however, and makes the best of his situation. The game combines elements of 3-D exploration, combat, and puzzle solving. It features cinematic cutscenes, movie parodies, facial expressions, dozens of unhinged characters, and 1- to 4-player deathmatch games in a variety of styles.
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It is a shame that Nintendo can't clone Miyamoto, the genius behind the Mario and Zelda games. He is easily Nintendo's greatest asset, and one of the most brilliant storytellers ever to work in the interactive medium. His latest effort, Star Fox 64, is a game designed in his tradition of greatness, and it's perhaps the best N64 game seen since Super Mario 64 - which is still considered by many as the best video game of all time.
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All of your favorite Nintendo characters have come together to answer the question: who is king of the Nintendo hill? The format can aptly be described as Super Mario Kart meets Mortal Kombat, which makes for an odd, yet addictive game. The object is to throw, punch, smash, or blast your opponents off the edge of the beautifully rendered, themed arenas. Numerous power-ups, weapons, and surprises help or hinder the melee. Your eventual goal is to fight your way through to a bizarre final boss character. Victory in this battle rewards you with another character to play, such as the scene-stealing Pokémon, Jigglypuff.
I love this console. It is probably my favorite console ever. N64>All
Best years of my childhood.
Nuff' said.
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How did this pass the beta test?
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God damn that was the worst birthday present I ever got in the history of my life.
I've forgotten how many times I've played through Ocarina of Time...might have to make it one more tomorrow.
[QUOTE=Mighty3 13;24055110]I've forgotten how many times I've played through Ocarina of Time...might have to make it one more tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
same, also I might play through majora's mask too
When I was a little kid I was addicted to Goldeneye, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Flying Dragon (not many people know about that one), and WWF No Mercy
Im done updating this thread for today. Off to bed for tonight
I just found an old game magazine a few days ago with details of the 64 launch. :v:
Nostalgia.
Nostalgia everywhere. I still have one of these things and it runs perfect. So many original games. :<
BattleTanx Global Assault
How could you forget star fox 64?
Smash bros?
Where the shit is Pokemon Snap
I still have my N64 with a fuckload of games (50+), one day I'll get off my ass and take a photo
[QUOTE=Mighty3 13;24055110]I've forgotten how many times I've played through Ocarina of Time...might have to make it one more tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
This time, make sure you look for the dieing guard in Hyrule Castle Town. Pretty overlooked secret.
On-topic: I loved the Bomberman games on the N64, especially The Second Attack. Also, why isn't Donkey Kong 64 on here? It's one of the best games in the N64 library!
I always thought that Majoras Mask is better then Ocarina of Time, but most of the time I'm alone with that opinion.
Anyway, the N64 was probably the best console ever made. So many memorable games..
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Hi, Was that sarcasm or...
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conker's bad fur day is a fucking classic
Where is Smash bros?
[QUOTE=rosthouse;24056155]I always thought that Majoras Mask is better then Ocarina of Time, but most of the time I'm alone with that opinion.
Anyway, the N64 was probably the best console ever made. So many memorable games..[/QUOTE]
How could you dispute such facts?
Blas Corps fuck yeah!
remember those clay fighter games or whatever
[QUOTE=bepassley;24056838]remember those clay fighter games or whatever[/QUOTE]
Where you could fight as elvis, a snowman, a taffy guy and a fat opera singer?
Wasn't that on the Snes?
[QUOTE=bepassley;24056838]remember those clay fighter games or whatever[/QUOTE]
Me. Clay Fighters directors cut was the N64 version. I used to play it a lot. It had a badass opening theme.
[QUOTE=ZuXer;24056907]Where you could fight as elvis, a snowman, a taffy guy and a fat opera singer?
Wasn't that on the Snes?[/QUOTE]
i remember renting it for nintendo 64 once
oshit, OP forgot about Turok. Speaking of N64 shooters, who else played Sarge's War games and Armored Marines.
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