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{{Console | {{Console | ||
|title = Nintendo 64 | |title = Nintendo 64 | ||
| − | |logo = | + | |logo = |
| − | |image = | + | |image = |
|manufacturer = Nintendo | |manufacturer = Nintendo | ||
|type = [[Home Console]] | |type = [[Home Console]] | ||
|generation = Fifth | |generation = Fifth | ||
| − | |lifespan = | + | |lifespan = |
|CPU = 93.75 MHz NEC VR4300 | |CPU = 93.75 MHz NEC VR4300 | ||
| − | |GPU = 62.5 MHz | + | |GPU = SGI 62.5 MHz 64-bit RCP |
|media = Cartridge | |media = Cartridge | ||
| − | |storage = | + | |storage = |
|controllers = Four inputs | |controllers = Four inputs | ||
|connectivity = | |connectivity = | ||
| − | |online service = [[RANDnetDD]] (Japan only) | + | |online service = [[RANDnetDD]](Japan only) |
|release date = JP June 23, 1996<br />NA September 29, 1996<br />EU March 1, 1997<br />FR September 1, 1997 | |release date = JP June 23, 1996<br />NA September 29, 1996<br />EU March 1, 1997<br />FR September 1, 1997 | ||
| − | |units sold = 32 | + | |units sold = 32/93 million |
| − | |top game = | + | |top game = [[Super Mario 64]] |
|compatibility = | |compatibility = | ||
|predecessor = [[Super Nintendo]] | |predecessor = [[Super Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |successor = [[ | + | |successor = [[Gamecube]] |
}} | }} | ||
| − | The Nintendo 64 is Nintendo's third console sold internationally. It's named for it's 64-bit processor. In America, it had two launch titles: | + | The Nintendo 64 is Nintendo's third console sold internationally. It's named for it's 64-bit processor. In America, it had two launch titles: [[Super Mario 64]] and [[Pilotwings 64]]. In Japan, it had the same two games as well as [[Saikyō Habu Shōgi]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
| − | The Nintendo 64 is a joint effort between Nintendo, Silicon Graphics, and MIPS Technologies. The SGI-system that the Nintendo 64 is based on was originally offered to SEGA of America. Ultimately, SEGA turned it down due | + | The Nintendo 64 is a joint effort between Nintendo, Silicon Graphics, and MIPS Technologies. The SGI-system that the Nintendo 64 is based on was originally offered to SEGA of America. Ultimately, SEGA turned it down due ot internal problems. |
In the early stages, the Nintendo 64 was referred to as "Project Reality." At 1995's 7th Annual Shoshinkai Software Exhibition, the system was unveiled as the Nintendo Ultra 64. | In the early stages, the Nintendo 64 was referred to as "Project Reality." At 1995's 7th Annual Shoshinkai Software Exhibition, the system was unveiled as the Nintendo Ultra 64. | ||
| − | During development, Rareware and Midway claimed that their arcade games | + | During development, Rareware and Midway claimed that their arcade games [[Killer Instinct]] and [[Cruis'n USA]] were built on the Nintendo 64's hardware. This wasn't true. |
In February 1, 1996, Nintendo was forced to drop the "Ultra" name due to copyright issues with Ultra Games, a company owned by Konami. | In February 1, 1996, Nintendo was forced to drop the "Ultra" name due to copyright issues with Ultra Games, a company owned by Konami. | ||
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The Nintendo 64, lacking third party support due to the decision to support cartridges, didn't sell as well as the Sony Playstation in any region. It did manage to outsell the SEGA Saturn. | The Nintendo 64, lacking third party support due to the decision to support cartridges, didn't sell as well as the Sony Playstation in any region. It did manage to outsell the SEGA Saturn. | ||
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[[Category:Home Console]] | [[Category:Home Console]] | ||