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Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64

When the Nintendo 64 was released in 1996, it revolutionized the gaming world with a series of groundbreaking innovations. Perhaps the most impactful was its introduction of 64-bit processing power, which allowed for vastly improved graphics and more complex game environments compared to its 16-bit and 32-bit predecessors. It was one of the first gaming systems to offer true 3D graphics, elevating gameplay experiences in titles like "Super Mario 64," which pioneered a three-dimensional approach to the platform genre. The controller itself was an innovation, featuring an ergonomic, trident-like design with an analog stick at the center—something that was novel at the time and has since become standard in gaming controllers. The N64 also introduced the concept of up to four-player local multiplayer, thanks to its four built-in controller ports, setting the stage for social gaming experiences that titles like "Mario Kart 64" and "Super Smash Bros" would capitalize on. These revolutionary features collectively set new standards for console gaming, influencing the design and capabilities of future systems.

Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide : Unauthorized - The compact size and quick presentations of the Pocket Power Guide series make them excellent references for keeping right beside your game machine. Each one features short explanations of game elements followed by lists of useful codes when applicable. The Nintendo 64 guide features guides to Cruis'n USA, Killer Instinct Gold, Mario Kart 64, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Shadows of the Empire, Wave Race 64, Wayne Gretsky's 3D Hockey, Super Mario 64, and PilotWings 64.

Nintendo 64 Games Guide - Totally Unauthorized Nintendoo 64 Games Guide, Volume 3 is an update to the extremely successful two volumes of this compendium. Volume 3 will cover essential secrets, stats and strategies in detail for the hottest Nintendo 64 titles. Currently anticipated titles are Diddy Kong Racing, Bomberman 64, Mace: The Dark Age, Duke Nukem 64, WCW Wrestling, Madden 64 and Mission Impossible