... There are only three wires that go at the back of the Television and one in the power socket both starting from the Nintendo. There are no problems with voltages and you do not need an adaptor or anything of that sort. It can also be plugged in on any ordinary television without much difficulty ... Read review
The all-time classic is back - and better than ever! Super Mario 64 DS is the perfect ... more
showcase for the power of Nintendo DS, with touch sensitive control, dual screen gameplay and slick 3D graphics. Play the complete Nintendo 64 adventure, now with all-new characters, courses, game modes and challenges. Or battle with three friends in Wireless Versus mode (the game supports Single-Card Play for downloading the game wirelessly to friends' systems). Last, and definitely not least, you can try your hand (or your stylus) at tons of new touch-sensitive mini-games.If you are a fan of Super Mario try the New Super Mario Bros for Wii.New video games at cheaper prices only at GAMES Basement outlet.
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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 withMario 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 classicDonkey Kongfame) and Zelda are easy to learn and offer enormous replay value.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.With the launch of Sega's Dreamcast system and Sony's PS2, 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. Although not a great investment for the future, it does represent a good starting point in the world of video games. --Eric Twelker
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Advantages: Use of acrtridges, Ease of connection, Reliability, Automatic Saving Disadvantages: None
...I had even taken my Nintendo 64 to West Africa once and found no problems connecting or playing it even though there were so many light fluctuations. On my trip, my son had borrowed his friend’s playstatyion in trade for our N64. It took us an hour to connect the playstation and then after playing a couple games smoke started coming out of the playstation. We later released that the playstation had blown up and we had to buy the guy a new playstation. ... ...that I had bought a Nintendo 64 and not any other console.
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Almost all the games on this console can be saved in the memory of the it. There are only a few of the really humongous games that need memory packs which are also available at good prices. This is also a great plus as most consoles; like playstation; require a memory card on almost 99% of the games before they can be saved. This ... more
I bought an N64 a couple of years ago and so far so good. It is in perfect condition, even though I play games on it for long hours every day. For me this is the best system there is because of the following reasons:
USE OF CARTRIDGES ----------------- This is one aspect of this console that makes it tops. Unlike many other consoles which use cd’s( need cleaning and could easily get scratched) the N64 uses cartridges. There are so many advantages that come with using cartridges. For instance, there is a very small chance of them getting damaged and they cannot get scratched, there is no loading that occurs during any game which would disturb you, and finally, you can keep the cartridges almost anywhere without expecting any problems with the games. The cartridges also do not require cleaning, and although sometimes they do not work, a quick puff of air into the cartridge gets it working.
EASE OF CONNECTION ------------------ Unlike consoles like the playstation, this is so easy to connect. There are only three wires that go at the back of the Television and one in the power socket both starting from the Nintendo. There are no problems with voltages and you do not need an adaptor or anything of that sort. It can also be plugged in on any ordinary television without much difficulty at all.
RELIABILTY ---------- As I said earlier in my op, I have had this console for quite a few years almost four and so far not even one single problem. This is one incredible fact that astonishes me considering that I play it almost six hours a day. I had even taken my Nintendo 64 to West Africa once and found no problems connecting or playing it even though there were so many light fluctuations. On my trip, my son had borrowed his friend’s playstatyion in trade for our N64. It took us an hour to connect the playstation and then after playing a couple games smoke started coming out of the playstation. We later released that the playstation had blown up and we had to buy the guy a new playstation. After that experience I have not let my 64 slip out of my grasp and was really happy that I had bought a Nintendo 64 and not any other console.
AUTOMATIC SAVING ---------------- Almost all the games on this console can be saved in the memory of the it. There are only a few of the really humongous games that need memory packs which are also available at good prices. This is also a great plus as most consoles; like playstation; require a memory card on almost 99% of the games before they can be saved. This is very annoying as you might get really far in a game and then release that you have to switch it off and all your energy has been wasted as you cannot save.
GRAPHICS -------- Today, very few consoles beat the garphics of Nintendo 64. Almost all games on the console have really great graphics and the best games that have ben produced up to date are mostly Nintendo's games. Even the best producers for graphics like rae are for the 64 which just shows how good the graphics are on this machine.
CONCLUSION ---------- After all my wonderful experiences with this console, I am proud to say that there is no console on this planet that betters it. It has got all advantages that go with it and gets a 101% from me.
Advantages: Some amazing games and innovations Disadvantages: Some poor games and a sad death
...stand for ages playing the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on games like Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt. Of course I was still young at the time, and that was the limit of my early console experience. However years later b the time I had paper rounds and jobs at local chippies, I managed to buy myself a Super Nintendo (SNES) and console gaming became a big thing for me.
I’ve since upgraded to a Playstation and Dreamcast (with my greedy eyes ... ...a Nintendo 64 (N64) a while back. Many people instantly dismiss the N64 as inferior, even to a supposedly lower spec Playstation. However this is certainly not the case, the N64 is a hugely underrated console and has produced some of videogamings finest moments. Whilst now, new games are rarer than a Brit winning Wimbledon, there are some amazing games out for it.
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Nameless 17.07.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Nintendo 64
Advantages: Cheap, Cheerful, Select few games are nothing but brilliant Disadvantages: Dated, Lack of quality games
::::: My Story ::::: I decided to take a step back in gaming recently – I purchased an N64. I was once what some may call a “hardcore gamer”. I’ve had every console from the “Master System” up to the “Playstation 2” that I recently sold. You may be muttering madman, selling a ps2 and getting an N64. However I assure you, there is method to my madness. Don’t you just love that phrase, that’s ... ...anyway I sold the ps2 with 1 game for £300, good deal, considering I only paid £2 more for it on release day. Reasons for me doing this include Money, well just money to be honest. I got my N64 for the pennieful (nice word – made it my self) price of only 70 notes. That £70 to you non-nottinghamers (hmm, another nice word, guvnor) For this sum I got the following: N64 Console 5 games – details to follow Memory card 2 pads Expansion pack ...
dolphin_style 13.08.2001
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Advantages: Endless Multiplayer Entertainment, Some groundbreaking Games!! Disadvantages: Some very poor games that scar Nintendo's Reputation
...got round to buying a Nintendo 64 as I already owned a playstation and couldn't persuade my parents to let me have both. Though this did not stop me from enjoying its endless multiplayer entertainment as luckily I had a very good friend who owned one. I am not 100% certain on what convinced me to impulsively buy one from ebay just over a month ago; perhaps an attempt to reclaim some of my not so distant childhood back or maybe it was simply because ... ...playing a combination of Goldeneye, F-Zero X, Mario Kart and Perfect Dark untill the early hours. Verdict - Looking for awesome multiplayer action and don't quite have enough money to afford the Nintendo Wii, then buy this instead!! Already have the Nintendo Wii, then buy this as well!! ...
s_copsey 21.07.2007
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Advantages: Games are peerless Disadvantages: Cartridges are more expensive than CDs
OK, I'm not going to go into some pureile rant about who makes the best consoles, I'll leave that for the ten year olds in the playground. The fact is that I own a Dreamcast, Playstation, N64, and a 3DO (remember them?) and, in terms of entertainment per hour, the N64 comes out tops. Let me tell you why...
Like many men in their mid-twenties I would like nothing better than to waste away every available hour chasing yellow stars, beating lap records, ... ...that work, girlfriend, mates etc. have an annoying habit of getting in the way. So, what I need is quality gaming that gives me maximum pleasure with the least amount of pissing about. This is where the N64 shines for me. You may, legitimately, argue that the amount of games available for the 64 is restrictively low, but as an occasional gamer this does not pose a problem as I will never have enough time to complete 90% of the games that I buy. What ...
bphester99 17.07.2001
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Advantages: Cheap, especially compared to like consoles, great games you can only get with nintendo. Disadvantages: There are better consoles on the market, but most don't have the gameplay
...this are only made by Nintendo and therefore can only be played with a platform such as this. They are probably the best games for it as well.
I am trying to review the actual N64 here, and so will not go into depth on any more games. The speed of the console is good. It occasionally latches on startup - but it is about 4 years old. Once started though I have very rarely had it crash during a game. The PS on the other hand regularly lost game data ... ...have to recommend the N64 to all, especially due it s cheapness. However if you have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket I would probably hold out for the GameCube, Nintendo's newest offering since i believe Nintendo will continue to create the most playable games out. ...
davebaggott 16.07.2001
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