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| Editorial Reviews Editorial Review 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. --Eric Twelker From the Manufacturer Nintendo 64 Game Console features 64 bit graphics, CD quality sound, 14 Button controller with built in joy stick, Plug and Play with included stereo cables, Real time rendering, 32 bit RGBA pixel color, 640 X 480 dots resolution. See all editorial reviews... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spotlight Reviews (What's this?) Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Nintendo enters the latter half of the nineties..., November 1, 2003 Reviewer: Der Kommissar (see more about me) from america When Nintendo released their second home console in 1991, the Super Nintendo, any competition they had was blown out of the water. Unfortunately, this achievement of victory for the corporation was short lived. A whole new console war was beginning - a thirty-two bit war - one the Super Nintendo couldn't hold its own in, against the Sony Playstation and the Sega Saturn. Nintendo needed a new system to battle these next-generation giants - one that was TWICE as powerful. And on September 29, 1996, the Nintendo 64 was released in America. Read on for my review of this console. PROS: -Of all the video game consoles that were in a constant "marketing war" in the era from (approximately) 1996-1998, this one was the most powerful. All the other systems in the era were thirty-two bit, while the Nintendo 64 gave gamers - you guessed it - sixty-four bits. -A variety of fun games exist for this system, most of which were created directly by the Nintendo corporation. Among the best games for the system are Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Goldeneye, The Legend Of Zelda - Ocarina Of Time, Star Fox 64, Diddy Kong Racing, and many others. -This was Nintendo's first system to feature four controller ports directly in the system - meaning you don't have to buy a multiplayer adapter! This trend was copied a number of times by a number of corporations later on, with good reason. -Because the system is now dated, you can pick one up (along with a variety of excellent games) for a relatively low price. CONS: -The first con is the most obvious one - the system is dated, and games are no longer being produced for it. This system had the SHORTEST LIFESPAN of any Nintendo console (unless you count the Virtual Boy) - only about five years, meaning its library pales in comparison to those of other systems. Has anyone noticed that every Nintendo system dies faster than its predecessor? If you don't believe me, I recently read that the company is already working on a follow-up to the Gamecube, which is just two years old! -The so-called "weaker" systems outclass this system is just about every way. Yes, even graphics! I can't describe in words how many visual glitches this system has. -The controller... What exactly were Nintendo's so-called finest smoking when they designed this thing? I'm also not too crazy about the fact that they put the memory card slots in the controllers, rather than directly on the system. YOU CAN'T HAVE A CONTROLLER PAK AND A RUMBLE PAK IN THE CONTROLLER AT THE SAME TIME! That bites. -Unlike a number of systems out there that have gone the way of the dinosaurs, this one made very few improvements over the years. In fact, the best games for the system are, for the most part, the launch games! -Not really a system flaw, but Nintendo 64 is just a stupid console name. They should have stuck with the original planned name - Ultra 64 (it's not much better of a name, but it's better nonetheless.) -You must purchase an Expansion Pak in order to play some games (or certain parts of some games.) Likewise, most issues of the system only include one controller and no games. This was the first time Nintendo forced players to purchase equipment not included with the system. OVERALL: Though the Nintendo 64 is a good system overall, it is probably Nintendo's weakest console to date. The Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the Gamecube are all worth owning, but the Nintendo 64 is NOT a must-have by any means. There are a few good games, but there are other good systems out there - get one of THOSE instead, unless you're a die-hard Nintendo loyalist who can't live without every system the company has ever created. Was this review helpful to you? 6 of 10 people found the following review helpful: = Fun = Educational = Durability The N64 is a great system for all ages, April 9, 2000 Reviewer: A gamer from NY, USA The fact that the N64 is the best videogame system for younger players can be very misleading to those who do not own the system. The Nintendo 64 is also the best system for adult videogame players. I am 20 years old and have owned an N64 for more than 3 years. Last year I lived in a dorm at college and I knew of at least 10 other people on my floor alone that had N64's in their rooms. There was only one person on my floor who owned a PSX, so the misconception that the PSX is more popular among older gamers is false. The reason the N64 is so popular at college and with older gamers is mainly because of the 4 controller ports and many multi-player games on the N64. Up to 4 people can play the N64 at a time, my friend with the PSX was often left playing the PSX games by himself. The fact that the N64 also has the best gameplay and control of any system available today (including the Dreamcast which I own and like very much) also contributes to the N64's mass appeal. My college held a campus wide GoldenEye tournament last year just to show you how popular the system is. The Dreamcast tends to have lots of arcade games, which lack the depth of home console games. The Playstation games tend to have poor control, pixilated and "jaggy" graphics, and the PSX is primarily supported by 3rd party developers. These 3rd party developed titles lack the quality and care that Nintendo, Rare, or even SEGA put into their games. Overly gruesome, sexually explicit, offensive, and gratuitous games like Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, and Duke Nukem appeal the most to the PSX audience. However these titles seem more suitable for a preteen audience seeking overly mature themes rather than mature gameplay or refined control such as found in Zelda: The Ocarina of Time. The N64 is almost the same price as the gameboy now, so there is no reason why everyone shouldn't have the opportunity to play these great games. Was this review helpful to you? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Customer Reviews Average Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. Old, but still Fresh, December 28, 2003 Reviewer: YoshiMaster (see more about me) from Plymouth, MN USA When the holidays came around it was that time when there was no GCN, PS2, Xbox or GBA.There was N64,PSOne, DC, and GBC.With our holiday money, my sister and I went to Target to do some shopping.My sister got a N64 and I got a GBC, both awsome systems by Nintendo.I watched my sister and dad play, I felt jealous.She clearly got the better console.After a while my sister didn't play so much, my dad and I where always playing Mario Party 2 and Mario Kart 64 in her room.I could only play when granted my sister's permision.After a month or two I had enough, I could not tolerate this any longer.I bought that system along with 3 games from my sister for $50.00.Here are some reasons why I did this. Although N64 is old, I got it when it was fresh and still on the market.It has a wonderful library of games including Super Mario 64,Mario Kart 64, Harvest Moon 64, Mario Tennis, The Legend of Zelda series, and many, many, many more.Nintendo's first 64 bit system may not have better graphics than it's rivals PSOne and DC, but in my opinion has the better games. The N64 is now pretty old considering there's now the Ninntendo Game Cube on the market.And, like a reveiwer for the PSOne said:PSOne costs as much as a single gcn, PS2 or Xbox game.Well let me tell you something:A GCN, PS2 or Xbox game costs $50.00.You can get the N64 used on Amazon for as low as $20.00! Just because it's old doesn't mean it's not fresh!I'm still playing it along with my GCN! Was this review helpful to you? Why you should by n64, November 25, 2003 Reviewer: A gamer from Quarryville, Pa United States This is really good I recomend it to anyone who loves playing a verrietty of games. Was this review helpful to you? Nintendo 64, November 15, 2003 Reviewer: An Amazon.com Customer This is the best, most original Nintendo system I have ever played in my life. Better than Gamecube and all that high tech junk. Okay graphics, but definetly the best games. I specifically enjoy Mario 64, Mario kart, Super Smash Bros., and DK 64!!! Was this review helpful to you? 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: It's good, November 11, 2003 Reviewer: Jessie Guerra from California Yeah, I got it. It's fun to do while your bored. You might as well buy it used for 20bucks. It will keep your little brothers and sisters out of your hair while your trying to do homework. Was this review helpful to you? email me the review that you found helpful my emails jeittreim@excite.com |
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