Nintendo · 1996 · Worldwide
Nintendo 64
Nintendo's first 3D home console, built on cartridge media and four-controller local play.
Introduction
Nintendo's first 3D home console, built on cartridge media and four-controller local play.
History
Nintendo 64 launched in 1996 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 1996 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- NEC VR4300 @ 93.75 MHz
- Memory
- 4 MB RDRAM, 4 MB VRAM
- Media
- ROM cartridge
- Display
- Composite/RF, 320x240
Best Games
- Super Mario 64
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- GoldenEye 007
- Mario Kart 64
- Super Smash Bros.
Legacy
It defined 3D platforming and local-console aspirations long before broadband.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the N64 use cartridges?
Nintendo cited speed and durability over capacity.
How many controllers could plug in natively?
Four controller ports on the front.