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Que tipo de consola é a Nintendo 64?
Que tipo de consola é a Nintendo 64?
Cales son as características distintivas da Nintendo 64?
Cales son as características distintivas da Nintendo 64?
Cando se lanzou a Nintendo 64?
Cando se lanzou a Nintendo 64?
Cal das seguintes propiedades ten a Nintendo 64?
Cal das seguintes propiedades ten a Nintendo 64?
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Cales son os principais xogos da Nintendo 64?
Cales son os principais xogos da Nintendo 64?
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Nintendo 64 Overview
- The Nintendo 64 (N64) was a 64-bit console, part of the fifth generation of consoles.
- It featured highly advanced 3D environments compared to its competitors.
- The console prioritized multiplayer gameplay, supporting up to four players locally.
- Many significant games were developed by Nintendo and Rare.
Nintendo 64 Release Dates
- Japan: 1996
- USA: 1996
- Europe: 1997
Nintendo 64 Development
- Nintendo lacked prior 3D hardware experience, so they partnered with NEC, Toshiba, Sharp, and Silicon Graphics.
- The console was initially codenamed "Ultra 64" before its official reveal.
- Cartridge-based game format was chosen over CD-ROMs, this led to higher speeds and less storage per game.
Nintendo 64 Predecessors
- Nintendo faced competition from Sega's Saturn and Sony's PlayStation.
- The decreased sales of the Super Nintendo were due to the Japanese economic recession.
Nintendo 64 Strengths
- The initial release had optimized hardware for a smooth gaming experience.
- Time was given to third-party developers to finish their games.
- Unit sales were exceptionally high. Japan: 5.54 million units USA: 20.63 million units Other regions: 6.75 million units Global sales: 33 million units
Nintendo 64 Weaknesses - Japan
- Japanese consumers shifted to PlayStation.
- Japanese game developers also moved to PSX.
- Cartridges were more expensive than the competitor's physical game medium.
- Some players preferred the games offered by their rivals (older console)
- Lack of JRPG genre games.
Key Nintendo 64 Titles
- Super Mario 64 (1996): Revolutionized 3D gaming with Mario, designed controls and became best-selling title for the console.
- Wave Race 64 (1996): Technical showcase, realistic water effects, and arcade-style gameplay
- Mario Kart 64 (1996): Multi-player racing game featuring a split-screen and 2D/3D elements in a 3D environment.
- Star Fox 64 (1997): Popular game in Europe (called Lylat Wars). Included a rumble pack.
- GoldenEye 007 (1997): First-person shooter (FPS) on consoles. Advanced AI and animations.
- Banjo-Kazooie (1998): Excellent 3D platforming game.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998): Landmark 3D Zelda title. Considered one of the best games ever.
- Super Smash Bros. (1999): Popular fighting game.
- Donkey Kong 64 (1999): Required the Expansion Pak for more memory.
Nintendo 64 Console Sales
- Nintendo 64 - 33 million units
- Playstation - 104 million units
- Sega Saturn- 9.5 million units
- 3DO - 2 million units
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Este cuestionario explora a historia e características da Nintendo 64, unha consola de 64 bits que revolucionou a xogo en 3D. Aprenderás sobre a súa data de lanzamento, desenvolvemento e a competencia coas consolas de Sega e Sony. Descobre os puntos fortes da consola e a súa importancia no mundo dos videoxogos.
