N64: 10 years on

[wraggster]

via gamesradar

It's hard to believe, but today is the tenth anniversary of the UK launch of Nintendo 64. Has it really been that long since we stood as teenagers in the then-new Virgin Megastore and watched in awe as some kid manoeuvred his way skillessly across a spectacular landscape in PilotWings 64? Apparently so.

Of course, as we all know, the console was eventually overrun by the PSone horde, despite N64's superior technology. Blurry graphics, a 'child's toy' image and a severe shortage of new games all contributed to its premature demise. But we, like thousands of fans across the country (and millions across the world) saw past its relative shortcomings and rejoiced at its innovation and charm.

So now we look at its legacy - the innovations that helped shape gaming as we know it today. Ladies and gentlemen, please raise your glasses to... Nintendo 64.

[whatsorrow]

I still remember the first night I played mario 64.....that is one of the greatest gaming moments ever!! Long live the ANALOG!!

[lexluthor]

What a great console. It had some truly fantastic games. I still cant understand why ANYONE would want to play a horrible grainy Tomb Raider over the masterpiece that is OOT.

[Shadowblind]

When I first got the N64 the first games I bought was OOT and Goldeneye. From then on I became game-spoiled

[Junixx]

1st N64 game ever played.....Mario Kart 64

[lexluthor]

When I first got the N64 the first games I bought was OOT and Goldeneye. From then on I became game-spoiled

Haha, wow. You pretty much couldn't ask for more.

[Zion]

n64 is the best console ever made in my opinion.

FACT

[Welshboy]

Goldeneye, its the reason i'm obsessed with first person shooters. Many, many hours on that second level.....forgotten what it was called now though?

[V3N0M]

I remember one of the first N64 games I played was Mario Party. Those were the good old days... This is why I enjoy the Homebrew scene so much! The Homebrew scene is what revives these old consoles. Because eventually as with all machines they become old and eventually non-repairable. The Homebrew scene guaranties the survival of these consoles and their amazing games into the future.

[cswallstreet]

I love my N64. I still have it too . Loved the games Goldeneye, Percect Dark, Super Smash Brothers, and the Mario Partys. BTW Welshboy the second lvl is the Facility, my favorite as well.