Nintendo 64
Launch Years: NA: 1996, EU: 1997, JP: 1996
Nintendo partnered with Silicon Graphics when developing the N64, who were known for their powerful 3D rendering workstations used often in the movie industry. 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.
The triple-handled controller designed for aliens isn't that bad. I think it works well for many games, especially first-party Nintendo titles. Some games have strange 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 completely-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.
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 |
| Rumble Pak |
| Memory Card (Performance Brand) |
Oddities & Memorabilia
| "Nintendo 64: Change The System" VHS Promo Tape |
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