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Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 (N64) is a legendary video game console and Nintendo's third home console. It was released in Japan in June 1996 (and in Norway in March 1997 ), and was part of the fifth generation of video game consoles, where it competed with the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn.
A Pioneer in 3D Gaming
The N64 represented a major technological leap from its predecessor, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It was marketed as the world's first true 64-bit home video game console , and revolutionized the market by taking the game series into the world of full 3D graphics . Upon its release, the game Super Mario 64 made a huge impression, as it demonstrated how 3D platforming could work.
Innovations and the Controller
Although the N64 lost significant market share to the PlayStation, which used CDs, Nintendo chose to continue with the traditional game cartridges . The advantage of the cartridges was that they provided almost no loading times , which provided a faster gaming experience.
The controller was also groundbreaking. It introduced the analog joystick , which provided a whole new level of precision and control in 3D environments. It also came with accessories such as the Rumble Pak (which provided vibration effects) and the Expansion Pak (which upgraded memory for better graphics in some games). The N64 was also notable for its built-in four-controller capability, making local multiplayer (as in Mario Kart 64 and GoldenEye 007 ) a central part of the console experience.