I can not say enough about this amazing retro game system! It really outshines the competition! Graphics Quality The graphics on this game system are second to none! It is so much better than the Sega Genesis! I take pride in my vast knowledge of retro game systems and this is a real winner that stands the test of time! Game Variety Has more games then the Super Nintendo. Has games like 007 Golden Eye, Wave Race 64, Ridge Racer 64, Mario Kart 64 and many more! There are games in every genre and everyone in the family will find something they like with the variety of games available! Controller Comfort The controllers are not good for racing games but great for fighting games like Super Smash Bros, and Mortal Kombat. I think the controllers could be better but for a retro game, they are adequate. Ease of Use The N64 is so easy to use. I love that it is so simple to operate and the games generally work consistently well. Durability The N64 is one tough system! As a general rule, I am pretty tough on game systems but this one can sure take a beating!

Jntmerz

USA

This is the Nintendo 64, the world shattering console which pushed the boundaries of video gaming to what it is today. When the Nintendo 64 hit the market in 1996 it shocked everyone and revolutionized the gaming world forever. Many of the games that were released for it instantly became million copy sellers and it crushed the competition which was the Sega Saturn and Sony Playstation. The Nintendo 64 features 64 bits of graphics, hence why it is called the Nintendo 64. It has a very unique controller that has been given mixed reviews but I say its an awesome controller regardless. The console launched and was marketed by featuring the incredible mind blowing game Super Mario 64. When this game hit the market it blew everyone away. It instantly sold millions of copies and drove Nintendo to become a wildly successful company. The Nintendo 64 is the main reason why Nintendo is successful today. This console was the platform for all of today's console's successes. Although Nintendo 64 is technically discontinued it can still be bought from video game stores that sell older consoles and games and can also be found at flee markets or online. I highly recommend this console to anyone because it is an instant classic and will never go out of style. Graphics Quality The graphics are 64 bit which are 3D and are amazing. They were groundbreaking for its time. They are very clear and amazing. Game Variety The games that are offered for the Nintendo 64 are absolutely breathtaking. Games include Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Goldeneye 64, Donkey Kong 64, F-Zero X, Castlevania 64, Shadowman 64, Hexen 64, Doom 64, Starfox 64, and many other classic games. Many of these game are considered to be the greatest ever especially Goldeneye 64 and Mario Kart 64. Controller Comfort This controller is a weird looking one but don't let it scare you. It is very comfortable and has a control stick in the center along with A and B buttons and camera buttons. It has L and R buttons and a D pad on the left side of the controller. It also features a Z button on the back of the controller which is probably the most useful button on the Nintendo 64 controller and fun to use too. Overall this controller is awesome and I recommend it to anyone. Ease of Use The controller is easy to use as well as the console itself. Just put a game into the console and turn on the on switch and you are set to go! Durability Probably the most durable console ever. The way the console was designed it is very hard to damage and if it does fall it is very hard to break.

ROCKSTAR631

USA

I really cannot say how much I have loved this video game console since my parents bought it for me when I was a kid without it being the understatement of the century. I have spent who-knows-how many hours playing alone or with friends. How many times have my younger birthday parties revolved around the N64? All of them, probably. It's just so versatile - you can play from 1 to 4 players, perfect for me, because I had 1 brother and two awesome neighbours! We loved to just play Golden Eye for hours. Graphics Quality Ocarina of Time, the first 3D game, came out on the N64. I remember my jaw just dropping while playing that game, with all it's beautiful visuals. It's no Skyrim, but for the time, it was incredible. Game Variety Just so, so many games. Majora's Mask, Ocarina of Time, Banjo Kazooie, GoldenEye... Just too much fun for such a short life. Controller Comfort It was a great controller. The Z button was well hidden that you could press it in secret without the other players seeing it. I gave it a 4 because if you ate doritos or cheetos and played at the same time, the controllers would suddenly turn orange. After one night, me and my brother made the great pact to never ever eat chips while playing video games... and it still stands today! Durability Still have it, my kids still play it!

alextraveller

USA

Great console, smaller and portable compared to most, amazing game selection. Graphics Quality Amazing for its time, still enjoy the look of the games now Game Variety From Banjo Kazooie to Mario Kart to 007, this console has it all Controller Comfort 2nd favorite controller of all time behind the game cube Durability Had it since release and still runs flawlessly

kmathieu2220

USA

The Nintendo 64. I have had this thing for years, thirteen years to be precise. Overall this gaming system has lasted me through my childhood and I am almost sure it will play well throughout my children's childhood. Now considered a classic this system is considered nostalgic and ground breaking in 90s gaming, featuring a wide variety of games and three dimensional graphics. Many of the games available for the Nintendo 64 provide challenging and memorable stories and problem solving scenarios that can entertain children and adults for ages. These games have a high replay value, especially the classic Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64. The console also offers a wide variety of multiplayer games. Some of these games include Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros., and Pokemon Stadium. With four controller ports the system allows for four multiplayers and is great for gaming with family and friends. The system is easy to use and durable. My Nintendo 64 has lasted for thirteen years and counting and has always been simple to use, just plug it in, pop in the cartridge (requires some cleaning, but is still pretty self explanatory), turn it on with the flick of a switch, and you're ready to play. The only oddity about the system is the controller design. The controller appears to be designed for a person with three hands! However it does premier the analog stick for easy 360 degrees of in game movement, extra buttons and ports for controller accessories. Overall a lasting, nostalgic, and user friendly console that provides entertainment for the whole family or just a night of gaming by yourself. Graphics Quality Amazing for its time, but pretty outdated compared to today's gaming technology. Game Variety Games available for children and also for adults. (Everything from Elmo's Letter Adventure (E 3+) to Conker's Bad Fur Day (M 15+)) Controller Comfort Odd three-handed design, but once gotten used to, quite manageable. Ease of Use Self explanatory, can be used by children and/ or adults, fun for all ages. Durability This console lasts forever.

ottie9003

USA

I remember getting this console when it first came out. I was a kid and loved playing Mario games, so my brothers bought me mario kart 64 and it was a blast. We played that game for hours upon hours and it was just as good as the first time. One of the things I liked about the console was the controller colors. They had so many and you didn't have to have a boring grey controller. First they had the matte looking ones, and later they had the see though ones. Me and my siblings all got one, and we all had different colors so we knew exactly which one was ours. The graphics were great at the time and the game selection was excellent, so many different titles to choose from.

kcobra22

USA

At one point, I would easily say that this was the greatest console of all time. My thoughts haven't changed on this console, as I still love it, but time does things to your memories. This system has loads of games, i can't even remember all of the games that were amazing. It was also the first console I had that offered 4 players playing at the same time, which definitely made parties and get togethers a lot more fun. I still have my original console and it works great. It really stands up for the quality of the unit and the great design that was put into it. The controller was great too. It didn't make my hands feel weird after hours of playing. I can't really think of any Cons on this based on how old it is now. Of course they stopped making games for it, you can't make money as a company not come out with newer/better hardware. All in all, I love this gaming system!

kadlov

Ardmore, OK

The Nintendo 64 console defined my childhood. Many of my early gaming memories come from this loveable console. It basically redifing gaming. It has many great hits like 007 Goldeneye, Supermario 64, Super Smash Bros Melee, Mario Party 1 and 2, Mario Kart, Zelda: Ocarina of time and Majora's Mask. The N64 is perfect for casual gamers and the video game classics junkies. The feel of the controller may be awkward and clunkuy at first, but you get easily used to it. The system has a vvery long lifespan, and it has lasted me over ten years. You shouldn't expet failure from the Nintendo 64. The system is dead for new releases, but it already has an amazing gaming library. The Nintendo 64 will always attract crowds and it's always a great pastime. The console and controllers are light and versatile. A couple cons are the need for memory sticks and the fact that you have to blow on some game cartriges. Besides that, the Nintendo 64 is perfect for anybody!

TalalMohammad

Warrenton, VA

The Nintendo 64 (N64) was one of the most popular video game consoles in its time. It offered a large variety of games and became well known for titles such as Super Mario 64, and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. The N64 has polygon-like 3D graphics, but don't be detoured for the quality of it's games were superior. The N64 has 4 controller sockets and slot for an expansion pack. Some of the more larger games for this console require the expansion pack due to a lack of RAM the N64 posesses on it's own, but again don't be fooled because 90% of the games for the console do not require it. The controllers for this console have an attachment dock in the back for a variety of extentions. Memory cards and rubble packs were amongst the most often used extensions. The rumble pack offered a new experience in gaming. If you bashed up your character or vehicle you'd get a lil' taste of what they were feeling as the vibrations rushed through the controller and into your hands and arms. Overall this console is amazing, I still play it today and don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

WindScythe

Melbourne, FL

The Nintendo 64 was my first console and was undoubtedly what really got me into gaming. Although I can't say that the Nintendo 64 offered a library of games that had as much depth as many Playstation games, such as the Final Fantasy series, the Nintendo 64 most definitely held its own. With classics like Super Smash Bros., Super Mario 64, and the Legend of Zelda games, the Nintendo 64 was fun whether you liked playing videogames with friends or preferred adventuring on your own. The Nintendo 64 was something I could bond with my friends over and is now something I feel is a surefire way to revisit my childhood. The Nintendo 64 may not be the most technologically advaned console of its generation, but it more than makes up for it with its variety of multiplayer and single player games.

kabbablab

Berkeley, CA