Why You Should Still Buy An N64

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    Oh, the Nintendo 64. It’s the console I probably have the fondest memories of since it was the first home console I’ve ever played. I remember getting up at 8am, having breakfast and then gaming until supper time, or until my parents literally forced me to stop playing. Those were the good ol’ days where I didn’t have a care in the world. Now, I have to worry about adult stuff like mortgage payments and going to work. It makes me wish I could go back in time to when all I had to worry about was how much time I’d be able to spend gaming each day.
    If you’re like me and reminiscing about the Nintendo 64, then maybe you’re considering actually buying the console. I still own my N64, but if you want one, go get one! You definitely won’t regret it. For starters, it’s not very expensive to get a grey N64. If you want a special edition N64, like the blue and yellow Pikachu edition, then you’re going to need to shell out a bit more money, but you’ve got a collector’s item at that point. The games are the biggest selling point of the console since almost every single one of them is great.
    There’s more reasons than just those to get a Nintendo 64 so enjoy the video, let me know whether or not you’re thinking of buying an N64 in 2021 in the comments section below and don’t forget to subscribe to TheGamer for more gaming tech content.
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:30 Games Library
    01:20 Cartridges
    02:03 Nostalgia Factor
    02:45 Unique Controller
    03:26 Four Controller Ports
    04:11 No Games On Nintendo Switch Online
    05:00 Better Than Emulation
    05:44 Collector’s Item
    06:27 Inexpensive
    00:07:12 Perfection
    07:52 Outro
    Written by: Justin Pietrodarchi
    Narrated by: Antony Watkins
    Edited by: Rahul G.
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  • @bradhamann
    @bradhamann Před 3 lety +63

    After about 20 years, I purchased a replacement for my N64 and am having a barrel of fun with it. Gaming Like It's 1999. Prince would approve!

  • @OweeennnnLG
    @OweeennnnLG Před 3 lety +154

    Ocarina of time will always stay one of my favorite games deep in my heart.

    • @seth_erroth249
      @seth_erroth249 Před 3 lety +4

      Well said! 😁

    • @PSF1986
      @PSF1986 Před 3 lety +5

      Couldn't agree more, I've the the morning theme tune for my alarm clock i always wake with a smile

    • @arifall3n
      @arifall3n Před 3 lety +1

      hart

    • @HelixJuice
      @HelixJuice Před 3 lety +1

      Your profile picture is golden

    • @OweeennnnLG
      @OweeennnnLG Před 3 lety +1

      @@HelixJuice I know , I know 😌

  • @glaceonguy6033
    @glaceonguy6033 Před 3 lety +95

    "the n64 isn't a collectors item"
    Me and over a million others who collect retro games.

    • @fnafjelly6452
      @fnafjelly6452 Před 3 lety

      Same

    • @traviswilliams1710
      @traviswilliams1710 Před 3 lety +3

      I prefer play retro games

    • @RealDeccagon
      @RealDeccagon Před 3 lety +1

      @@traviswilliams1710 exactly

    • @brandonginsburg3120
      @brandonginsburg3120 Před 3 lety +3

      In general, the N64 is looked down-upon due its homogenous library, controller, graphics and objectively typically poor video output. It was revolutionary to me and so holds a special place in my mind. But kids used to 360 degree control and non-linear 3D gaming will probably ignore the N64.

    • @randomizedartman00
      @randomizedartman00 Před 2 lety +5

      I still play my n64

  • @benespinosa6725
    @benespinosa6725 Před 3 lety +40

    WWF No Mercy and Wrestlemania 2000 are classics for the N64

    • @aceventuraify
      @aceventuraify Před 3 lety +5

      WCW vs NWO Revenge was the best wrestling game for N64

    • @casey-j-neercjn7856
      @casey-j-neercjn7856 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aceventuraify haha you beat me to it. Revenge is the greatest

    • @GBKess41
      @GBKess41 Před 3 lety +1

      play the wcw feel the bang mod or aew mod tgere better than 2k

    • @SpongeB00b_is_a_savage
      @SpongeB00b_is_a_savage Před 3 lety

      yooo i remember the classic WWE games

    • @Auxodium
      @Auxodium Před 2 lety

      WCW v nWo Revenge was great

  • @thephantomboy9073
    @thephantomboy9073 Před 3 lety +49

    I have an N64 and it's sad those good days are gone 😞 but it's something that I'll never forget. Still love playing my games on the N64, rareware was one of the best things Nintendo ever had on the N64 loved playing banjo kazooie/Tooie conkers bad fur day Diddy kong racing and all the other games rareware made for that system. It truly broke my heart💔 when rareware left Nintendo would have been so cool to play those games on the go with the Nintendo switch.

    • @SataniaMcDowel
      @SataniaMcDowel Před rokem +4

      They didn't leave they got bought out

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK Před 9 měsíci +3

      days are gone? These game are getting played more than ever.

    • @shaun8062
      @shaun8062 Před 5 měsíci

      @@BMPK no kidding, I play more n64 now than i ever did before, because now that I'm an adult i can purchase more games, plus retro gaming is bigger than its ever been.

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK Před 5 měsíci

      Emulation is the way to go my friend I feel sorry for your eyes 👀@@shaun8062

  • @ShoelessJP
    @ShoelessJP Před 3 lety +102

    Your point about emulation being "illegal" is technically incorrect, although practically correct. Emulators are not illegal, and you're making the stretch of the idea that the only method of creating emulation is pirating games. Dumping games in a legal matter is totally possible, and it's up to the gamers to source ROMs in a legal matter (and not pirate). Most people will pirate games, correct, but that does not mean emulation is illegal. If emulation was illegal, it wouldn't be as prevalent online as it is today.

    • @evancendrowski687
      @evancendrowski687 Před 3 lety +4

      I had the same thoughts!

    • @saiyanbarber6806
      @saiyanbarber6806 Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly and it can also be a gray way to experience your old games in an internal higher resolution or, in the case of Mario 64, stick to a 30fps cap in the largest levels, where the N64 would drop frames

    • @CumberlandForge
      @CumberlandForge Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the info. I didn't think emulation was illegal, but I was not aware of the pirating facet of the issue.

    • @AwakenedAnhedonic
      @AwakenedAnhedonic Před 3 lety +6

      Downloading is flat out legal. Distribution is the illegal thing in copyright law. There's some confusion because if people use a P2P/torrent downloading application or something, they're distributing stuff at the same time, usually without really knowing it.

    • @shanez1215
      @shanez1215 Před 2 lety +2

      If I remember correctly the justification for ripping games is because you're allowed to make an "archival copy" of movies or music you own and burn them to discs as long as you didn't sell them. The equivalent would be a backup copy of a game and then exploiting your console to accept it.
      But there was a case where the court considered playing the media on a different device (example being ripping your CD's and DVD's to a computer/Plex server/mp3 player) to be "transformation" where the two were considered different copies. If we apply that same logic, emulating games on different devices than the original isn't necessarily completely legal. It's a grey area.
      But it's not really enforceable since how exactly will anyone know if the process can be done 100% offline?

  • @_Guardian
    @_Guardian Před 3 lety +57

    I have 3 n64 consoles and boy it’s just makes me cry knowing that the good old days are gone

    • @shaun8062
      @shaun8062 Před 3 lety +10

      Right now is tomorrow's good old days

    • @mysteriousbigiron2588
      @mysteriousbigiron2588 Před 3 lety +2

      Why do you have 3 n64s?

    • @shaun8062
      @shaun8062 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mysteriousbigiron2588 I have 3 as well. Some people like to collect the different colors and variations. I personally have 3 because I wanted a smoke colored one, and to keep one classic black one for backup, and I just haven't sold the 3rd one yet, which seems to have some rust build up from someone not taking care of it.

    • @mysteriousbigiron2588
      @mysteriousbigiron2588 Před 3 lety +2

      @@shaun8062 ok

    • @AUBCodeII
      @AUBCodeII Před rokem

      I have 0 N64 consoles

  • @legomaker447
    @legomaker447 Před 3 lety +62

    I've never had a Nintendo console in my life, I feel like I missed out on all those iconic games. So I just bought a Nintendo 64 w/ Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, and Banjo Kazooie to give them a try. I also have an old CRT to hook it up too, gonna get that authentic N64 experience

    • @rigged5382
      @rigged5382 Před 2 lety +4

      try majoras mask u wont regret it also dont watch tutorials and spoilers from yt for zelda cuz it ruins the challenge

    • @shaun8062
      @shaun8062 Před 2 lety +3

      Are you still enjoying it? I play N64 weekly myself.

    • @aaronlegresley9495
      @aaronlegresley9495 Před 2 lety +3

      Was Banjo magical?

    • @im21yearsoldantisocialboy17
      @im21yearsoldantisocialboy17 Před 2 lety

      @@rigged5382 is majora mask worth playing on my n64 emulator ?

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem +3

      @@rigged5382 honestly majoras mask was too stressful for me. I didn't like the time limit.

  • @Michael-ut6zb
    @Michael-ut6zb Před 2 lety +27

    A really good game, stays a really good game even when the current technology has far surpassed it. I played Star Fox 64 for about 3 days straight just about a month ago. I recently picked up Shadows of Empire, Waverace, Turok and Conker's Bad Fur Day because it had great multiplayer as well. I know I'm old and it isn't coming back, but I miss when games were designed to be played with other people on your couch. Now it's all meant to be played online with some raging 13 year old in some random location on Earth who you have never met, will never meet and will never want to meet. I don't always want to play games through nostalgia goggles. I do like the new directions the XSX and PS5 took. However, DLCs and added content got a bit out of hand with loot boxes. I have a humble collection of about 25 consoles, and 10 different handhelds and there is nothing as enjoyable as playing games on the original hardware.

  • @PSF1986
    @PSF1986 Před 3 lety +14

    100% yes I've still got mine, Zelda Blast Corps, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo & Kazooie, Mario 64 to name a few

    • @felixmitchell1178
      @felixmitchell1178 Před 3 lety +1

      I OWN 1 OF THESE

    • @JimmyBanana
      @JimmyBanana Před 3 lety

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    • @wolf1651967
      @wolf1651967 Před 3 lety

      I still got mine n64 which I bought back in 1996

  • @SpongeB00b_is_a_savage
    @SpongeB00b_is_a_savage Před 3 lety +8

    i remember watching my older brother playing the N64, we sometimes played MP2 together and i loved it! i miss the good old days 😭😭

  • @oscarcamey8
    @oscarcamey8 Před 3 lety +10

    I started collecting N64 last year. I started with the Pikachu edition one!! Got it for a good price with a game :) and I do have a solid stack of great games as well! I have a ps5 but I always go back to my N64. Paper mario is a hidden gem for me haha

  • @wiz4020
    @wiz4020 Před rokem +3

    I still have my Nintendo 64 with about thirty games, it's been in storage many years, I'm about ready to break it out and have some fun!

  • @JADub87
    @JADub87 Před 3 lety +14

    Nintendo 64 was so dope. It's the last Nintendo console I got. I was in my early teens when the GameCube came out and that purple box looked childish to me. Been rocking with Playstation ever since.

    • @greatersabre3135
      @greatersabre3135 Před rokem +1

      Sad that the design ruined the gamecubes reputation, it had a lot of good games for that era.

    • @bobstoner415
      @bobstoner415 Před rokem

      You missed out because gamecube was super solid for games, basically all Nintendo consoles were. Def might wanna go back and try it

  • @ghoulwhip9724
    @ghoulwhip9724 Před 3 lety +7

    Well I still have my Nintendo 64 from when I was 3 and still play it and still plan on buying games for it

  • @eddiegranberry5276
    @eddiegranberry5276 Před rokem +2

    donkey kong 64 and smash bros will always hold a fashionation in my mind and heart and i will love the fill of playing them again especially donkey kong 64.

    • @Jake-li7ih
      @Jake-li7ih Před rokem

      Smash Bros and 007

    • @eddiegranberry5276
      @eddiegranberry5276 Před rokem

      @@Jake-li7ih uh oh...im telling you uh oh you just reminded me of another awsome game uh oh boa uh oh 007 is my childhood too and now that you mentioned it im going to buy it too and relive my childhood.

  • @robbiewilliams5065
    @robbiewilliams5065 Před 2 lety +3

    I've had mine since it came out and bought another one at Goodwill with the controller and it still works pretty much a backup in case if the other dies I've invested so much into it used games, used rumble packs, and used controllers as well. my all time favorite childhood. Diddy Kong Racing, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, 007 GoldenEye, Pokemon Stadium 1&2, Mario 64

  • @kwall337
    @kwall337 Před 3 lety +22

    I started collecting games for the N64 but gave up when the games I wanted were to expensive. So I bought an Everdrive X7 and now have the full library, along with the Disc Drive games. It's fantastic.

    • @Bootyhunter1971
      @Bootyhunter1971 Před 2 lety +4

      I had a decent N64 collection several years ago but sold it all off as I wasnt playing it much and trying to store everything was getting to be a hassle. Well I picked up another one cheap recently, and I am going the Everdrive-esque route myself this time. A loose cartridge collection isnt very appealing to me anyway, plus the games are getting expensive, for less than the price of Conkers Bad Fur day I can buy a ED64 and have the entire library on that 1 Cartridge with sd. A no brainer, for me at least, and its still original hardware and software, no emulation, still using all original peripherals on a 36" Sony Trinitron. The N64 is still a very hard system to emulate with good results so I feel this is the best solution to play the games these days, old cartridges while more reliable than old discs, still have battery and/or corrosion issues or bent pins. Its fun to revisit the old well known games and try some I missed the 1st time around. And no downloads, updates or online BS to fiddle with either.

  • @Axxelator
    @Axxelator Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed the lighthearted humor in this video. :)

  • @katniz
    @katniz Před 2 lety +3

    same I'm keeping my n64 for ever

  • @memp6000
    @memp6000 Před 2 lety +5

    You were talking about the cartridges doing more damage to the wall than the game. That literally happened to me! I got so pissed at Rainbow Six one day, I threw the game across the room and it dented the wall but the game was absolutely fine. lol Still have small dent in the wall 25 years later!

  • @Riz2336
    @Riz2336 Před 3 lety +7

    I had a lot of fun with the N64 back in the day, think I still got one laying around in a shed. Good system in my opinion

    • @CumberlandForge
      @CumberlandForge Před 3 lety +3

      *Arnold Schwarzenegger" Get out of the shed!

    • @princeleo276
      @princeleo276 Před 3 lety +2

      Take that fucker out of the shed and put it in your living room where it belongs! Give that console the treatment it deserves!

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem +2

      you should probably take it out of the shed and put it somewhere safer where it will collect less dust. Dust and dirt can cause system issues. Also water will ruin the whole thing.

  • @transplantgamer7560
    @transplantgamer7560 Před 10 měsíci +1

    One of my most favorite retro consoles ever. N64 and Super Nintendo! Love them!!!

  • @StealthheartDraws
    @StealthheartDraws Před 3 lety +2

    I got a Nintendo 64 long after the console died when I was 11. It had the best party games and it was the console that introduced me to Zelda and it’s always been my favorite console.

  • @CumberlandForge
    @CumberlandForge Před 3 lety +1

    I'm currently eyeing a used N64 at a local retro games shop here in SC. It's about $100.00. I've already purchased a copy of Nightmare Creatures to play and copies of Golden Eye and others will follow in time. It will be a part of my Retro Set-Up that includes an Atari 2600 Vader Edition, my original Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Dreamcast, and Nintendo Wii. I never owned an N64 when they came out, but I played them a bit, along with the GameCube, at friend's houses. I'm looking forward to adding it to the collection.

  • @wag1_2mhaters
    @wag1_2mhaters Před 2 lety +1

    I got one last week for free, my grandparents are selling their place and an old N64 that my cousin had as a child was left there since the 90's. Glad I could cop it with 15 games. It feels amazing and brings me memories from trips I when I was playing siblings in diddy kong racing etc. Star wars shadows of the empire is fun as hell

  • @shoot_the_glass5654
    @shoot_the_glass5654 Před 3 lety +1

    I've ordered an NTSC region free model, can't wait till it arrives. 😁

  • @gamemassacre1251
    @gamemassacre1251 Před 3 lety

    Just got mine yesterday and getting the power cable today!

  • @princeleo276
    @princeleo276 Před 3 lety +4

    ABSOLUTELY worth it. Great games (as you already know), you can get a flash cartridge and play ALL the games (everdrive 64 also has an nes emulator so it can play most of those too and it's region free), and the hardware is some of most solidly manufactured I've ever seen. I've dealt with many older consoles that had issues and the N64 seems to be one of the best built. No moving parts -No hardrive or laser to go bad. The systems are now 25 years old, and the only problem I ever had was one that had a non working controller port (probably just dirty). The one have now I fully expect to work in 20 years, and I wouldn't be surprised if it still works 50 years from now. These systems will be going long after most switches die. Also a plus to play it on a Sony Trinitron. The colors look great for stuff like ssb and mk64. Think I'm a little OCD about it, but I prefer the experience of using original hardware with a crt tv. That's the most accurate way to play for me. I have sm 3d all stars on the switch but I never play sm64 on it. I'd much rather play it on my n64. Not too into the cart collecting tho..that can be pricey.

  • @shoolima7131
    @shoolima7131 Před 3 lety +10

    I have an N64 and I can attest, this is true!

  • @osy7787
    @osy7787 Před 3 lety

    I remember my dad over at Mexico had a n64 and me and my sis would play Mario and flying dragon all the time, I’m going to visit him summer and i hope he still has it.

  • @ydoidothis0
    @ydoidothis0 Před 2 lety +1

    I like how you said you couldn’t play n64 games on the switch but I’m watching this 7months later when you can do play them on the switch

  • @TheUntypicalGerman
    @TheUntypicalGerman Před 15 dny

    I had a great childhood in almost every aspect, but the N64, especially Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, Mario Kart, Mario Party and Banjo Kazooie still hold some of my fondest memories

  • @PLUHgaming0
    @PLUHgaming0 Před rokem +1

    I was just looking at Some of me dads old stuff I opend one of the boxes thare was an n64 with like 20 amazing games 4controllers I starded playing and had a rlly good time

  • @the_platapus3522
    @the_platapus3522 Před rokem +1

    I actually grew up on the wii and DS lite. I had Super Mario 64 for the Ds and it made me start pondering about playing the original N64 game. Its one thing to emulate, but i thought that playing on the actual console would be better. So now i just bought a Japanese Gold N64 with a USA/Japan cartridge mod. Cant wait for it to come in

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK Před 9 měsíci

      ds lite is the best to mod rn

  • @kevinvandorst
    @kevinvandorst Před 9 měsíci +1

    Miss those days, love the SNES/N64 and Gamecube Era's.

  • @Hugocraft
    @Hugocraft Před 3 lety +1

    N64 + Everdrive is a good place to start. Then RGB mod it and use a SCART cable to a CRT then you are set. If you must use an HDMI digital tv with the analog video from the n64, then use the Retrotink5x.

  • @nintenbro8815
    @nintenbro8815 Před 3 lety

    1:25 the switch “am I a joke to you”

  • @dodge440guy
    @dodge440guy Před rokem +1

    still have mine and play it almost daily got it 1997 and it still goes strong and the games are great no matter what nothing can replace the N64

  • @theuntouchabletee4470
    @theuntouchabletee4470 Před 3 lety +2

    i still have my 1996 n64 and it works lol sold all my good games tho only kept perfect dark, 007 and wrestlemania2000

  • @craigdavidson5613
    @craigdavidson5613 Před 2 lety +2

    Thankfully I got a Nintendo 64 several years ago. It was a pre-owned system previously used by another of the service users at my disability group. I got it for $15 with a good amount of games. I thought until recently that the system had problems, but I figured out it was the connection to the power supply that was causing it to turn off frequently. I removed and reattached the power brick, and it works brilliantly now!

    • @HollowRick
      @HollowRick Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! Hope you enjoy the great library :)

    • @matao33
      @matao33 Před 2 lety

      15 DOLLARS?! WITH A GOOD AMOUNT OF GAMES?! Oh, you hit the motherload! Dude, that's awesome! May you enjoy it for many many years!

  • @randmiller88
    @randmiller88 Před 3 měsíci

    After recently getting a free CRT TV I finally dug my old (second, not childhood original) N64 out of storage along with some games I thankfully kept like Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, No Mercy, and Mario Tennis. Kicking myself for selling a few games (probably for pennies) back in the day but enjoying revisiting these classics. Re-buying a couple old games too before they increase in value even more.
    By the way, I'd highly recommend buying a Forever Pak if any of your old memory cards still work. They're a little pricey but should more or less work indefinitely since you won't lose data when the batteries die.

  • @drd-pad8796
    @drd-pad8796 Před 3 lety +1

    I got a 64 since christmas and really enjoyed it

  • @JuxtaCrucem
    @JuxtaCrucem Před 10 měsíci

    Fave console, still got it. Perfect Dark, Doom 64, Pilotwings.

  • @athomeucachorrobugado
    @athomeucachorrobugado Před 2 měsíci

    The Gamer: 4:19
    Nintendo 64 NSO: Exists

  • @willfulkerson6810
    @willfulkerson6810 Před 2 lety

    I just got one for Christmas its great

  • @Scumcore
    @Scumcore Před 3 lety

    I imported one before its European release, but it’s my least played Nintendo console despite having some phenomenal games. PS1 got the most of my time in that era.
    The feeling you describe about games of your childhood is more applicable on the SNES and NES in my case.

  • @jeffo83
    @jeffo83 Před rokem

    I’m on quake 2 at moment first bought n64 in 1998 with shadows of empire what a great experience I’m re living

  • @ConManOh7
    @ConManOh7 Před 3 lety +2

    Even though I’m 9 my dad got me an n64 and I am a fan of nintendo

  • @MrLivewire1970
    @MrLivewire1970 Před 2 lety

    Golden Eye has that two controller config that one person can use. I haven't played it in a while but it was very unique.

  • @Yunder1
    @Yunder1 Před 3 lety +5

    A few errors to note in this video. Do not blow in your cartridge. The saliva will ruin the copper pins. Also, you can play turok on the switch. Along with doom 64, Star Wars episode one pod racer

    • @brandonginsburg3120
      @brandonginsburg3120 Před 3 lety

      Thank you!!! Q-tip with 70 pct alcohol is a much safer alternative.

    • @jiminycricket9857
      @jiminycricket9857 Před 2 lety

      Blow don't drool 😂😂😂

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem

      @@jiminycricket9857 exactly. Just make sure your mouth is dry before you blow.

  • @mattendo-retrogaminguk3584

    I love this console yet I started with a ds and Wii. They are fantastic to play but for future please credit the content you use in the description please as it's only fair

  • @p1ls726
    @p1ls726 Před 2 lety +1

    Starfox, fzero x, both banjo games, jet force gemini, dk64, Zelda, battletanx, too many classics to count. GOAT game system

  • @azukiants
    @azukiants Před 3 lety

    I love the legend of zelda ocarina of time even tho ive never played it for real only on an emulator where i didnt have phone triggers to hit the R Z L buttons but it was an amazing game without it. Even tho ive never owned anything retro or a controller for games or a console at all but its still amazing.

  • @tabsntoot
    @tabsntoot Před 8 měsíci

    Definitely get the expansion pak and an everdrive flash cart. Lots of goldeneye custom maps and campaigns to play and Mario 64 hacks . The n64 can play fmv video clips too, it can play nes and gameboy colour roms. So much to dabble with if you get an everdrive

  • @tricksteroutlandergamer9340

    My question is where can I buy it?

    • @CumberlandForge
      @CumberlandForge Před 3 lety

      Also, check locally for retro or second-hand gaming shops. I'm lucky that I have two of them within a twenty-minute drive in the Midlands of SC. The lowest price I've seen has been about $65.00 for a "good" console (Good = some scratches, discoloration, and aesthetic issues that don't affect functionality.) and $100.00 for a "very good" to "excellent" console. And those grades (if you want to call them that) are only missing the original box but look like they've been well maintained.

  • @brobh1636
    @brobh1636 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video to see

  • @kayjae2607
    @kayjae2607 Před 3 lety

    I really want to buy one. Ours was broken... Just a little sad because there's no one i can find here in our place that sells a unit. Really missing the days with my dad playing Banjo Kazooie whole day

  • @Quietplague2000
    @Quietplague2000 Před 6 měsíci

    God. 007 Ocarina of time and WWF no Mercy childhood memories I love those games.

  • @Fazbear_entertainment.T.M

    How much should you pay for the watermelon red n64

  • @Theguywhoasked21
    @Theguywhoasked21 Před 2 lety

    There is n64 games coming from switch now so. That’s cool

  • @jagsfan6988
    @jagsfan6988 Před 2 lety +2

    Here after the switch online update and yes I own an original n64 the one I played as a kid

  • @jaipebbles3570
    @jaipebbles3570 Před 3 lety +2

    5:30 Nintendo 64 Emulation is not illegal what’s illegal is distributing a rom without a license

    • @polycube868
      @polycube868 Před 3 lety

      Right, otherwise Nintendo couldn't have made the Virtual Console on the Wii and Wii U.

  • @heastner
    @heastner Před 2 lety

    Someone: N64 is a failure
    Me: *YEETS THE SOMEONE*

  • @rdyjur
    @rdyjur Před 3 lety

    someone jacked my games but i still have boxes with instructions for a few classics like smash bros. I'm buying them all up again cause their only 50 bucks rn used and them shits are collectable IMO.

  • @Cychreus
    @Cychreus Před rokem

    why you didnt refer funtastic series at all?

  • @damagedcharizardcollector1195

    So how much were games before the prices went up?

  • @Jinkocruz
    @Jinkocruz Před 2 lety

    Also Thankful for what they have!

  • @anwar6174
    @anwar6174 Před 2 lety

    Man i had N64, but its long gone with all my games, growing up with a big family can suck sometimes...impossible to keep anything lol

  • @chuckyharsson3706
    @chuckyharsson3706 Před rokem

    I decided to buy one of the red game cartridges that comes with 300 or so games already download onto the cartridge & it works just fine i just dont think you can use a game shark with it but it might be possible i haven't tried yet.

  • @marioboi323
    @marioboi323 Před 2 měsíci

    I’ve started n64 collecting. I so far have 8 games (including conker)

  • @snapcentrel
    @snapcentrel Před 2 lety +1

    I remember my cuz had a Nintendo 64 and play mlb!-JM16

  • @gerrynomar1522
    @gerrynomar1522 Před 3 lety

    I want an n64 but i think maybe a lcd tv might work please tell if it works

  • @fredrodnick2881
    @fredrodnick2881 Před 3 lety

    Plan on possibly not being able to save games. Now I don't know if it's dead batteries in the game cartridge( and I think not too many games had a battery inside) or memory packs that either don't work or work sometimes, or the fact that practically everything you buy for it is 3rd party cause Nintendo stopped supporting this system years ago. Even if you get memory cards that work you'll likely have to buy 5- 10 of them or more cause they only hold around 3-4 games each. And if you buy an old game that has a battery inside, chances are by now it's dead. I used to have an n64 years ago when it was in production and that was a whole different story. Even with a multi cart there is the same problem from what I've heard also. So it comes down to leaving your system on all day just to continue where you've left off( which may not be a good idea) and also probably never finishing most games. And if when you turn it off you always have to start from the beginning of the game. I am so frustrated. I spent so much money that I really needed for more important things but I didn't want to miss an opportunity due to scarcity of the product in the future. Even the store I bought it in couldn't help and I don't think I can get my money back. So I'll have to spend even more to get some other store to check it out and either repair it or sell me some more peripheral. I wish I never gave up my first n64 console. And to think, one of the main reasons I bought it again was to help me get over the death of my dear friend and only friend of 25 years. Well I hope this helps someone. Please give me a thumbs up if it did or if you agree with me.

  • @shaun8062
    @shaun8062 Před 8 měsíci

    The funtastic colored N64 consoles ARE ABSOLUTELY collectors items and the games ARE sky rocketing in price because of so many people collecting.

  • @arlingtontrains7
    @arlingtontrains7 Před 2 dny

    I love the nostalgia! I still play mine

  • @kseniyamichael2558
    @kseniyamichael2558 Před rokem

    Q: @TheGamer do you influence people to buy it and when they buy it you get the money from the sellers that sell their N64 console?

  • @frank-dominicemmanuel9257

    Please where can I get one cos I miss those days 😁 it was my very best ..

  • @shinobi197
    @shinobi197 Před 3 lety +4

    Love the video, don't tell people to blow on cartridges though it corrodes the connection to the console.

    • @shaun8062
      @shaun8062 Před 2 lety

      Underrated comment!!!

    • @shinobi197
      @shinobi197 Před 2 lety

      @@shaun8062 Just want to save as many cartridges as possible ^_^

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem

      Do you know an alternative? My majoras mask copy has to be blown on when you want to boot it up because its not in great shape, but I dont want to make it worse.

    • @shinobi197
      @shinobi197 Před rokem

      @@SoupyMittens The only reason Blowing on it works is because it gives it moisture, If you want to stop Blowing on it as often, Get a Q-tip gets some alcohol on it and clean the bottom with it until the Q-tips come out as clean as possible the reason I say that is because majoras mask is gold so maybe some paint will remain.

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem

      @@shinobi197 what type of alcohol should I use?

  • @todaytomorrow3303
    @todaytomorrow3303 Před 3 lety +3

    I have the lime colored n64 when I told my classmates they weren't impressed since they have vr headsets and all the newer consoles

    • @mychannel3154
      @mychannel3154 Před 3 lety +5

      It’s ok I’m 13 and I want a N64 more than a PS5 or Xbox Series X

    • @todaytomorrow3303
      @todaytomorrow3303 Před 3 lety +1

      @The_boyz452 ! I'm glad that someone understands me like I'm 12 but I still want try and collect all types of consoles

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem

      I have a traditional colored one but I really dont care for newer consoles. They seem to just push better graphics, and they release shoddy unfinished games with repetitive gameplay and bad storylines.

  • @Mar2Starr
    @Mar2Starr Před 3 lety +3

    Who else just seen the relaxing end upload a video

  • @MrSoutherhospitality
    @MrSoutherhospitality Před 3 lety

    What adaptor would I need to play the N64 on the newer TVS

    • @polycube868
      @polycube868 Před 3 lety

      Retrotink Mini or a Kaico Labs SNES/N64 line doubler is the best if you want N64 in HD.

  • @G.L.999
    @G.L.999 Před 2 lety +1

    Plus, Piko Interactive is starting to release games that were cancelled for N64 during development. That's another reason dust off your ol' N64 and be prepared for.

  • @mrfixit8776
    @mrfixit8776 Před rokem

    N64 is probably the best looking Nintendo console of all time. Sadly I never played it as when I was a kid in 99' everyone was telling me to get the Playstation X. I did play N64 a few times in team centers but that was like for 10min or something. Might get one just don't know if I want to get a cheap one to fix up or get something "like new" with a higher price tag. I know eBay sells thousands of them daily but would be cool to find one at a Flea market for like 10-15 bucks with the expansion pack installed.

  • @waynebutler7602
    @waynebutler7602 Před 2 lety

    Had mine from 96 still works a treat 👍

  • @Aaroncarter55726
    @Aaroncarter55726 Před 2 lety +8

    I remember getting my first Nintendo 64 Christmas of 1996. I was beyond excited! This system was ahead of it’s time. The original system was black. 4 controllers and used a cartridge for the games. The original controller had two joy sticks, a d pad, 4 yellow C buttons, a Z trigger button on the bottom and a spot to put a memory card in or a rumble pack. I love how this controller feels! When playing Super Mario 64 you really get a feel to how the controller works. For instance you can easily have Mario run in a full 360 circle by just moving one of the joysticks in a circle. The controls are very responsive. Super Mario 64 starts out very easy and gets more challenging as you move deeper into the castle and collect more stars. I love this game! I highly recommend the Nintendo 64 system and Super Mario 64.

    • @adrianhdz138
      @adrianhdz138 Před 2 lety +1

      NINTENDO SIXTY FOOOOOOOOOUR

    • @SrananKing
      @SrananKing Před 2 lety +1

      Playstation 1 controller design kills N64's though. The joystick is more accurate and much smoother when rotating. I owned a N64 in 1996 - loved it but did switch to PSX around 1999. The PSX had much more games and seemed mostly targeted to older kids/teens as opposed to Nintendo. BUT Nintendo-only games were and are still amazing in their own right 👌🏼

    • @Aaroncarter55726
      @Aaroncarter55726 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SrananKing Wow, I’ve never been able to afford a ps1 back in the day. But now I have the PS classic.

    • @SrananKing
      @SrananKing Před 2 lety +1

      @@Aaroncarter55726 Ah man that's so great. I love the fact that they brought back all those old consoles to make them accessible for the newer (and older) gens to experience them. I'm currently replaying Pokemon Gold on a Gameboy Color emulator and Zelda: A Link to the Past on a GameCube emulator. I love re-playing those classic titles that really stand out for those franchises. Game on bro!

    • @Aaroncarter55726
      @Aaroncarter55726 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SrananKing Yeah man, I currently have a NES classic, SNES classic, Mini Sega Genesis. I’m glad they have those too, retro gaming never dies 💪

  • @jonathon422
    @jonathon422 Před 3 lety

    I'm nowhere near an expert in this field, but don't you also need a CRT TV because higher end TVs stretch the resolution past it's limits?

    • @Justice_Hammer
      @Justice_Hammer Před 3 lety

      I’ve found setting the TV to 4:3 mode makes the resolution much better, than it does it the 16:9. It looks great

  • @herbmyers805
    @herbmyers805 Před 2 lety

    Cleaning my house found an n64 no video cable or controler but with psu 110v mains any ideas

  • @guitarboyjeff
    @guitarboyjeff Před 11 měsíci

    6:42 dk oldies!!!!!!

  • @abcbabb
    @abcbabb Před 3 lety

    I bought today by myself a N64(and with my dad). I'm 14. I bought Majoras Mask. I played Ocarina of time on the 3ds.

  • @foyrees
    @foyrees Před 2 lety

    don't send the FBI after me, but I like having all my old games on an everdrive cart so I don't have to physically swap 'em.

  • @morgame3377
    @morgame3377 Před 3 lety

    I wish I could get a 64 because my aunts husband has one but he lives like 12 hours away but when we visited them I played it and it was so fun

  • @casey-j-neercjn7856
    @casey-j-neercjn7856 Před 3 lety +2

    If i could choose only 1 system to play the rest of my life i would choose the N64 without hesitation or regret. I still love getting my best friends together to play WCW vs NWO Revenge or WWF No Mercy and i have lost count of how many times i have played through Zelda OOT, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Operation Winback, Nightmare creatures, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, Quest 64, Body Harvest........... Best System ever

    • @larcenie
      @larcenie Před 2 lety

      I’m 14 so I kind of missed the chance to play on an N64 when I was younger, though I was lucky enough to play on an SNES! I feel very tempted to purchase an N64 but I’m a broke kid so I really can’t - even though there’s a shop about two blocks by my house that sells them.. ahhh, I’ll own one someday though…

  • @lesterzorn6332
    @lesterzorn6332 Před 3 lety +1

    Somehow me as a child didnt sell my Dk n64 back to gamestop to get more xbox games.. thank u young me, I play it now weekly lol

  • @chastenconway225
    @chastenconway225 Před rokem +1

    Never purchased a N64, found mine in the trash, best part is I found a game cube and traded it for a copy of Mario 64.

  • @Kosuke_Matsukito
    @Kosuke_Matsukito Před 2 lety +1

    I just got 11 n64 games for free bc my mom's friends had a bunch of them just laying around.. one of them also gave me a console and a controller.. and another gave me a second controller.. 🤩🤩

    • @LavaCreeperPeople
      @LavaCreeperPeople Před 2 lety

      lucky

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens Před rokem

      I only have 4 and I thought they were all broken but for seem reason they decided it was time to rise from the grave

  • @ianbravogaming
    @ianbravogaming Před 3 lety

    You can also play doom 64, star wars episode 1 racer, turok, and turok 2 on the switch

  • @BrotherKelgin
    @BrotherKelgin Před 3 lety

    Dope!!!

  • @gtis1234
    @gtis1234 Před 3 lety

    All I need is my Wii and the Homebrew channel

  • @zachkey6022
    @zachkey6022 Před 2 lety +1

    I wish they still made old video games but brand new condition

    • @tabsntoot
      @tabsntoot Před 8 měsíci

      They do in some cases but are niche usually eBay , I bought a cartridge of goldfinger 64 and goleneye X. Also a music album that was released on n64 last year called remute.