Nintendo 64
Launch Years: NA: 1996, EU: 1997, JP: 1996
Nintendo partnered with Silicon Graphics for the development of the N64. Silicon Graphics were well known in the film industry for their powerful 3D-rendering workstations. As was the case with all systems in this console generation, developers were still trying to figure out what it meant to have a Z-axis in games.
The triple-handled controller designed for aliens isn't that bad in my opinion. I think it works well for many games, especially first-party Nintendo titles. Some games have odd controls, but that's also just a product of being a 3D game in the mid-to-late 1990s. I don't think that the N64 controller itself is always to blame for bad controls.
The sticks are pretty terrible though. Over time, the entirely-plastic innards of the N64 stick literally gets ground into dust. I wouldn't say that the sticks feel bad to use when they're in good condition, but they are poorly constructed and probably have a short lifespan if used frequently. Replacement sticks are out there, but the feel isn't quite the same with an aftermarket stick.
Predecessor: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
Successor: Gamecube
Games (13)
| Title | Genre | CIB? |
|---|---|---|
| 1080 Snowboarding | Extreme Sports | Loose Cart |
| Bomberman Hero | 3D Platformer | Loose Cart |
| Castlevania 64 | Action Adventure | Complete In Box |
| Diddy Kong Racing | Kart Racing | Loose Cart |
| Doom 64 | First Person Shooter | Loose Cart |
| Golden Eye 007 | First Person Shooter | Loose Cart w/ Manual |
| Jet Force Gemini | 3D Action Adventure | Loose Cart |
| Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask | Action Adventure | Loose Cart |
| Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Action Adventure | Loose Cart w/ Manual |
| Mario Kart 64 | Kart Racing | Loose Cart |
| Mega Man 64 | Action Adventure | Loose Cart |
| Perfect Dark | First Person Shooter | Loose Cart |
| Super Mario 64 | 3D Collectathon Platformer | Loose Cart |
Accessories
| Expansion Pak |
| Memory Card (Performance Brand) |
| Rumble Pak |
| System carry-bag |
Oddities & Memorabilia
| "Nintendo 64: Change The System" VHS Promo Tape |
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