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Nintendo 64
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TitleNintendo 64
DeveloperNintendo
ManufacturerNintendo
TypeHome video game console
GenerationFifth generation of video game consoles
Release dateSeptember 26, 1996
Discontinued dateApril 30, 2003

Nintendo 64 is a Home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo, released in North America on September 26, 1996, and in Europe on March 1, 1997, in partnership with IBM, SGI, and Matsushita Electric. The console was designed by Genyo Takeda and Shigesato Itoi, and its development was led by Gunpei Yokoi and Hiroshi Yamauchi. The Nintendo 64 was launched with two games, Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64, which were developed by Nintendo EAD and Paradigm Entertainment.

● History

The development of the Nintendo 64 began in 1993, with a team led by Gunpei Yokoi and Hiroshi Yamauchi, and was initially known as the Ultra 64. The console was designed to be a 64-bit system, with a NEC VR4300 CPU and a SGI RCP GPU, and was developed in partnership with SGI, IBM, and Matsushita Electric. The Nintendo 64 was launched in Japan on June 23, 1996, and was later released in North America and Europe, with games such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GoldenEye 007 developed by Rare and Nintendo EAD. The console was also supported by third-party developers such as Electronic Arts, Activision, and Ubisoft.

● Hardware

The Nintendo 64 hardware was designed to be a 64-bit system, with a NEC VR4300 CPU and a SGI RCP GPU, and included a 4MB RAM expansion pack, known as the Expansion Pak, which was developed by Nintendo and SGI. The console also featured a Controller with a Analog stick and a Z-button, which was designed by Genyo Takeda and Shigesato Itoi, and was influenced by the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller designed by Gunpei Yokoi. The Nintendo 64 also supported Peripherals such as the Rumble Pak and the Game Boy Transfer Pak, which were developed by Nintendo and Hudson Soft.

● Games

The Nintendo 64 had a diverse library of games, including Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and GoldenEye 007, which were developed by Nintendo EAD, Rare, and Nintendo EAD. Other notable games included Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64, which were developed by Rare and Nintendo EAD, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, which was developed by Nintendo EAD and EAD Tokyo. The console also supported third-party games such as Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Mortal Kombat Trilogy, which were developed by Acclaim Entertainment and Midway Games. The Nintendo 64 was also home to Nintendo franchises such as Mario Kart and F-Zero, which were developed by Nintendo EAD and NDcube.

● Impact

The Nintendo 64 had a significant impact on the video game industry, with its 3D graphics and Analog stick controller, which influenced the development of PlayStation and Dreamcast consoles, developed by Sony and Sega. The console also popularized the First-person shooter genre, with games such as GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark, which were developed by Rare and Nintendo EAD. The Nintendo 64 also had a significant impact on the Gaming community, with the development of Speedrunning and Modding communities, which were influenced by Games like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The console was also supported by Gaming media such as Electronic Gaming Monthly and GamePro, which were published by Ziff Davis and IDG.

● Legacy

The Nintendo 64 has a lasting legacy in the video game industry, with its influence on console design and game development, which can be seen in consoles such as the GameCube and Wii, developed by Nintendo. The console's games and characters continue to be popular, with remakes and re-releases of classic games such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which were developed by Nintendo EAD and Grezzo. The Nintendo 64 is also remembered for its innovative controller and 3D graphics, which were influenced by the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade games such as Virtua Fighter and Cruis'n USA, developed by Sega and Midway Games. The console's legacy continues to be celebrated by Gaming communities and Retro gaming enthusiasts, who continue to play and develop games for the Nintendo 64, with the support of Nintendo and third-party developers such as Ubisoft and Electronic Arts. Category:Home video game consoles

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