Back in the days of the N64

[MetaZedlen]

Not sure if has come up already, but has anyone ever figured out what the slot on the bottom of the N64 is used for?

[DizzyDi]

You talkin about this?
http://darkwatcher.psxfanatics.com/console/n64pack.jpg
Like the pack says its the N64 expansion pack. Pretty much its a small upgrade to the N64's processing power. There were some games that REQUIRED it for you to play them, like Donkey Kong 64.
Great Fucking Game.

[MetaZedlen]

No, not that, if you flip the console over there is a slot with a cover on it and it looks like it can have the games inserted in it, but it is slightly smaller than the game.
P.S. I do own an expansion pack.

[foamcup]

That was for the 64DD, a disk drive add-on. I wanted one for the F-Zero X track editor program. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64DD

[HAYABUSA-FMW-]

On 2007-03-17 08:49, DizzyDi wrote:
You talkin about this?
http://darkwatcher.psxfanatics.com/console/n64pack.jpg
Like the pack says its the N64 expansion pack. Pretty much its a small upgrade to the N64's processing power. There were some games that REQUIRED it for you to play them, like Perfect Dark.
Great Fucking Game/marketing.


You couldn't do hardly anything without that friggin' pack. $100 total back when you wanted the full experience. Nowadays they're a $2 plastic paperweight on eBay. Perfect Dark like $10 since they made plenty of copies to go around.

Picked up a N64 console that the seller didn't even mention had the expansion pack installed, thus I ended up buying another one in a different auction by not knowing this!

And yeah, that 64DD add-on thing never came stateside and Nintendo systems always have the extra ports that usually go unused.

[DonRoyale]

Diz, DK64 was THE SHIT. I got, like, EVERYTHING in that game. (Because I thought all 200 bananas got you the Nintendo Coin...I didn't want to look it up >.>)

It was also used for Perfect Dark. AN EXPONENTIALLY BETTER STILL GAME.

God, N64 games kicked so much ass. Too bad Rare sucks now >.>

[Obscenity]

How can you mention Rare and the N64 and leave out Conker's Bad Fur Day?

[Kent]

On 2007-03-17 13:30, Obscenity wrote:
How can you mention Rare and the N64 and leave out Conker's Bad Fur Day?



Let's not forget Killer Instinct Gold.

[Nitro Vordex]

On 2007-03-17 14:01, Kent wrote:

On 2007-03-17 13:30, Obscenity wrote:
How can you mention Rare and the N64 and leave out Conker's Bad Fur Day?



Let's not forget Killer Instinct Gold.


My brother totally bowned that game.
http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_lol.gif


How come mobody has mentioned The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?

[Split]

*ahem*...all i have to say....is Banjo Kazooie.

[PJ]

Majora's Mask needed the Expansion thing too

Am I the only one who not only thought the N64 had very few games, but thoughts Rare's games on it were TERRIBLE? Banjo series and Donkey, they were like, the same game, and terrible.

Perfect Dark was good, just not DK.

N64 had the Link games, and Kirby going for it. The best damn Kirby game ever.

[Firocket1690]

nurnurnur... the days of banjokazooie/tooie, and StarFox64.

Let's just say it was back in the day there was something for everyone, as opposed to the cube which is aimed at a more... niche audience.

I only have the expansion because it was bundled with DK64. Like. Well. Back then, if the game came with a free accessory, it was usually worth the buy. SF64 Rumble pak, too. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[Feelmirath]

N64... man, those were the days.

OOT, Majora's MAsk (my favourite Zelda game EVER), Starfox 64, Goldeneye, Spacestation: Silicon Valley, Banjo Kazooie, Mischief Makers...

I miss my N64 so goddamn much T_T

[Wyndham]

On 2007-03-17 15:39, Feelmirath wrote:
N64... man, those were the days.

OOT, Majora's MAsk (my favourite Zelda game EVER), Starfox 64, Goldeneye, Spacestation: Silicon Valley, Banjo Kazooie, Mischief Makers...

I miss my N64 so goddamn much T_T


I do too.
my brother sold the N64 and all our games for a PS1 (tiny version). I have a N64, but only one game, and a broken controller.

[DonRoyale]

Oh! MM!

Ugh, how could I forget my favorite Zelda game of all time?!

And Banjo, too...Oh well, sad to see that none of the titles that made the N64 continued, except for Zelda of course http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[Schubalts]

I am now even more sad that I could not beat the "Vertigo" stage in Mischief Makers http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

Shake shake!

[Kent]

The final fight in Mischief Makers was pretty interesting.

That game, like almost all Treasure games, is made almost entirely of awesome and pwn. The rest is made of computer data.

[Allos]

I was mighty partial to the original Rogue Squadron and Body Harvest myself.

[chaos89]

mario kart for n64 =)

[youthisoverrated]

awwwww i miss my green 64. i hope those kids are still using it lol. zelda!!! *cries*

[foamcup]

On 2007-03-17 14:01, Kent wrote:

On 2007-03-17 13:30, Obscenity wrote:
How can you mention Rare and the N64 and leave out Conker's Bad Fur Day?



Let's not forget Killer Instinct Gold.



BFD was alright, the frame rate licked my balls though. I'm seriously considering overclocking my 64 so I can play that game right.

And what's with this Majora's Mask love? Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, and Adventure of Link are all ghey.

I hope they bring Mischief Makers to the Virtual Console. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[youthisoverrated]

i really liked ocarina of time......
ooooo and donkey kong 64
ooooooooo and turok

[Jive18]

It's good to see support for Majora's Mask. I thought it was better than Ocarina as well, but just about everyone I've ever talked to about it said it was terrible in comparison.

[Dre_o]

I CAN"T BELIEVE NO ONE SAID SUPER SMASH BROS......hmm...well actually that is an "Understood Godly game" and really doesn't need mentioning....

Hey guys....psttttt....I've still got a working N64......party at my place?

[foamcup]

On 2007-03-18 08:56, Dre_o wrote:
I CAN"T BELIEVE NO ONE SAID SUPER SMASH BROS......hmm...well actually that is an "Understood Godly game" and really doesn't need mentioning....

Hey guys....psttttt....I've still got a working N64......party at my place?



Yeah, I'll bring my controller, aka Teh Claw, it's still like new since I never let anyone touch it. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif We need to get up on some Smash Bros., Perfect Dark, Mario Party, Mario Kart, and F-Zero.

[Sayara]

Its all about Mario Party 1.


MAD PALM BURNING HOOO!!

[DonRoyale]

My N64 still works.

I just don't have Perfect Dark, so I don't play it. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif

[Feelmirath]

On 2007-03-18 08:56, Dre_o wrote:
I CAN"T BELIEVE NO ONE SAID SUPER SMASH BROS.....
It lagged like hell ffs XD

One of the few games where I prefered the sequel http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[PJ]

I don't think ANYONE can argue that Smash Bros 1 is better than Melee.

It just really isn't.

(And I wish instead of bringing back DK's or Yoshi's stage in melee, they brought back, I dunno, Links stage, or Marios RIDICULOUSLY small stage)

[Sayara]

Or you know, make Yoshi useable.

[PJ]

That'd be nice too http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[Feelmirath]

Same could be said for Krunch in Diddy Kong Racing... I'd still choose Banjo over him regardless, but he couldn't turn D:

[DonRoyale]

Perfect Dark...still say it's the best FPS ever, bar none.

Even its sequel couldn't beat it. That tells you that we're not going to get our hopes up ever again D=

[_Ted_]

Battle Tanx 2 anyone? Most fun I ever had driving a tank.

[foamcup]

On 2007-03-18 09:47, Feelmirath wrote:

On 2007-03-18 08:56, Dre_o wrote:
I CAN"T BELIEVE NO ONE SAID SUPER SMASH BROS.....
It lagged like hell ffs XD

One of the few games where I prefered the sequel http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif



How can it lag if you can't play it online, oh wait, you're one of the many, many retards who refer to slowdown as lag. I don't remember any slowdown on Smash Bros. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_confused.gif

Yes! Battle Tanx, I totally forgot about those, those games rocked.

[Feelmirath]

On 2007-03-18 12:21, foamcup wrote:
How can it lag if you can't play it online, oh wait, you're one of the many, many retards who refer to slowdown as lag. I don't remember any slowdown on Smash Bros. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_confused.gif
Believe it or not, lag is a widely used English word, not just jargon. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Lag) Sorry that I don't live up to Billy Pendantic's expectations.

Anyway, play the game again, and see how much slower (and more inconsistent) it is than Melee.

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[PJ]

Yeah, I didn't know jet lag was slow internet on a jet http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[Eihwaz]

I second that, I really wish Link's stage from the original had been in Melee.

And yes, Melee is better than the original. The original is still an excellent game, though.

[DizzyDi]

Anybody ever play sin and punishment? Great Treasure game.

[Kent]

On 2007-03-18 18:56, DizzyDi wrote:
Anybody ever play sin and punishment? Great Treasure game.



I'd place it as one of the best N64 games.

That, and it's confirmed to be coming to the Virtual Console, which makes me feel all happy inside.

[Jehosaphaty]

Where is all the Ogre Battle 64 talk?!! I'm replaying my favorite of all time games right now and have like 3 levels left. I just inexplicably love this game.

[Nixia]

On 2007-03-17 15:21, Firocket1690 wrote:
I only have the expansion because it was bundled with DK64. Like. Well. Back then, if the game came with a free accessory, it was usually worth the buy. SF64 Rumble pak, too. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif



I had the same bundle. The console was such a pretty green. =3 DK64 was awesome, too. There was so many things to do and the levels were awesomely designed. And, back then, you actually needed the other characters all brought something very different to the table. Differentiation between the abilities of characters have been few and far between in the games I've been playing lately. They're all just re-hashed abilities of every other character in the game. >.>

[DizzyDi]

On 2007-03-18 19:50, Kent wrote:

On 2007-03-18 18:56, DizzyDi wrote:
Anybody ever play sin and punishment? Great Treasure game.



I'd place it as one of the best N64 games.

That, and it's confirmed to be coming to the Virtual Console, which makes me feel all happy inside.



I hope they add wiimote control.
That will make the game INFINITELY better.
Its almost like it was made for motion sensing.

[Kent]

On 2007-03-19 13:22, DizzyDi wrote:

On 2007-03-18 19:50, Kent wrote:

On 2007-03-18 18:56, DizzyDi wrote:
Anybody ever play sin and punishment? Great Treasure game.



I'd place it as one of the best N64 games.

That, and it's confirmed to be coming to the Virtual Console, which makes me feel all happy inside.



I hope they add wiimote control.
That will make the game INFINITELY better.
Its almost like it was made for motion sensing.



It would work perfectly for the game. If they re-tooled it to work with the Wiimote, you could play the game with one hand, easily.

[DikkyRay]

I crie dwhen i read this thread not for a bad reason but because
A.) There are others like me who love the N64like i do.
B) People actually fucking heard of Mischief Makers (HHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEES LUNAAAAAAAAAAAAAR)
C) THROUGH FIRE JUSTICE IS SEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRVEEED!!!!!! (Ok ill stop with MIschief Makers)
D)Jehosaphaty, Ogre Battle was definitly a fav, rented it and loved it. Im praying it comes out on the VC.

But guys, WHERE IS THE BOMBERMAN TALK?!?!?!?!? Bomberman64, Heroes, and The second attack (pommy AMIRITE?) were a few of my favorite games!

As for my 2 games tied for my favorite games: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, and Goemon's Great Adventure take the cake. The games had it all: Humor, action, A FREAKIN GIANT ROBOT BATTLE WITH HIS OWN THEME!!!!! (I AM IMPAAAAAAACT)

but really, there needs to be more 64 talk dammit

[Drayma]

My N64 doesn't always work. I turn it on and nothing happens. Me thinks at some point the cartridges will be useless.

[TeKneeK]

Jet Force Gemini...... *drool*


Could be called a classic game for ant bullies.

[DizzyDi]

On 2007-03-20 21:58, TeKneeK wrote:
Jet Force Gemini...... *drool*


Could be called a classic game for ant bullies.



OMG I loved that game.
WTF happened to Rare? They need to go back to Nintendo, srsly.

[DikkyRay]

On 2007-03-21 09:19, DizzyDi wrote:

On 2007-03-20 21:58, TeKneeK wrote:
Jet Force Gemini...... *drool*


Could be called a classic game for ant bullies.



OMG I loved that game.
WTF happened to Rare? They need to go back to Nintendo, srsly.


PREACH ON MY FRIEND!
Or at least just bring back JFG and Banjo Kazooie!
(Banjo Threeie amirite?)

[Drayma]

lol ant vs a dog

[Undeadpriest]

Kill me if you hate de following who is my favorite on N64


Doom 64...the reason...the monsters were so fricking cool.

[_brainchild]

Such fandom, I'm not alone.

Something that was beautiful about the N64 was that they didn't have to have an entire team get overpaid to make a game's graphics and special effects look masterful. They couldn't fit it all on there anyways, so they got creative with the way it looked, sometimes even a little cheap, and then they put a substantial effort into making a game fun.

Now games are starting to suck, they're overstimulating, and just aren't the good simple fun they used to be. Naturally there's exceptions, but it certainly feels like a decline in gaming to me.



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