Specification: -CPU: 64-bit RISC
-Clock speed: 93.75MHz
-RAM:4.5 Mb
-Graphics:
32-bit -Resolution:
256 x 244 ,
640 x 480 pixels
Top games: Forsaken,
Mario Kart, Golden Eye 007, Zelda Ocarina of Time, WWF Warzone,
Super Mario 64
Review: The N64 was labelled the first 64-bit
console. Nintendo continued with the cartridge media from the
SNES to run games with. Whereas their main competitors used a
CD-based media. The release date was delayed, and really it was
maybe a little too late to compete with the likes of the
PlayStation.
A good advantage that the N64 had over the
PlayStation was its 'family' orientated games to get everyone
involved, where the PlayStation had a select audience. The
popular games made for the N64 were Golden Eye, which was a good
idea to release in line with the film, and the standard Super
Mario title.
The system had real-time rendering and anti-aliased graphics, to
add to the 32-bit graphics. The controller was ergonomically
designed to suit the user with an analogue control stick and no
less than 14 buttons!
This was the best console for its time, but the
introduction of the more advanced consoles such as the PS2, Xbox
and GameCube have overtaken popularity. The N64 is not dead yet
though with people still interested due to the high price of the
more recent consoles.
Conclusion On paper it looked brilliant but didn't have enough good
games to support it. Rating: