Nintendo 64 "Crash Course" Playlist

I'll admit I didn't own a Nintendo 64 back when it came out. No, our house had Saturn and a PlayStation on top of our aging 3rd and 4th generation consoles, and those seemed to be enough. However, I'll also admit that my jaw dropped when I saw the N64 kiosk at Electronic Boutique in 1996! Seeing Super Mario 64 in action was enough to make me jealous of friends that had it, but actually playing it..? The game played like no other 3D platformer to come before it, and some will argue that the genre begins and ends there. The N64 couldn't play CDs, it's games were often limited by the size it's cartridge format and the controller was a real head scratcher (what was Nintendo thinking?), but when it came to 3D gameplay, this curvy console proved it's worth.

If you completely missed the N64 train and are looking to become acquainted with Nintendo's third console, you are in luck! I've put together this playlist to serve as a "crash course" in all things N64! We've got reviews from GameSack, Classic Game Room and ReplayRetro to name a few. There are also a few histories in there along with some E3 '96 footage and a few hilarious Nintendo commercials. So remember to "Get N, or get Out!"

1. GameSack reviews the N64 and the games
2. ReplayRetro provides a review along with some history
3. The DAN Channel provides an in-depth N64 history
4. Will Lu covers the failed 64DD add-on
5. Classic Game Room offers a humorous review of the console
6-7. SilverMongoose shares insights & info including a buyers guide
8. The U.S. N64 Unveiling @ E3 '96 in Los Angeles
9. Some original and quite humorous N64 commericials

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