Method to my madness (Nintendo N64)

Member Name: dolphin_style

Product:	Nintendo N64
Date:	13/08/01 (153 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, Cheerful, Select few games are nothing but brilliant

Disadvantages: Dated, Lack of quality games

::::: My Story :::::

I decided to take a step back in gaming recently – I purchased an N64. I was once what some may call a “hardcore gamer”. I’ve had every console from the “Master System” up to the “Playstation 2” that I recently sold.

You may be muttering madman, selling a ps2 and getting an N64. However I assure you, there is method to my madness. Don’t you just love that phrase, that’s why I used it for my title.

Well anyway I sold the ps2 with 1 game for £300, good deal, considering I only paid £2 more for it on release day. Reasons for me doing this include Money, well just money to be honest.

I got my N64 for the pennieful (nice word – made it my self) price of only 70 notes. That £70 to you non-nottinghamers (hmm, another nice word, guvnor)

For this sum I got the following:

N64 Console
5 games – details to follow
Memory card
2 pads
Expansion pack

Bargain I say. The graphics may not be blistering but the gameplay is second to none. Lets break down that wonderful deal acquired by the dolphin:

::::: N64 Console ::::

64 bit – twice as powerful as the original playstation, however only the majority of games show it

3D Graphics – true 3D, no sprite ridden landscapes here Charlie – oh no.

CD quality sound – Nice, if my speakers on the TV were not a pile of that stuff.

No loading times – Its great I tell you, slip the cartridge in to the hole and there you have it, instant gaming.

::::: 5 games :::::

Pokemon snap – Childish yet if the bold colours and annoying voices can be laid aside, it’s a terribly addictive game

Goldeneye – Classic. Nuf Said

Mario Kart – Classic. Except the darn puter catch up that occurs continuously.

Quake – Pants, then again I did like doom. r><br>
Bomberman – Good for a laugh with your mates.


::::: Summary :::::

The N64 is a very underrated console, with some quality games and an innovative control system, you shouldn’t overlook this classis. The deals that can be found in the classified ads section are nothing short of “spanking gorgeous”

Go out and buy one today


::::: Further useful information :::::

If you want more info on the N64 or any of Nintendo’s line-up call their hotline:

01703 652222
Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
365 days a year

If you’re on the hunt for a good deal, check out these bargain hot spots:

Gamestation
Another World
Any classified ads section of your local paper


::::: Tips :::::

Only buy the official accessories, the extra 20% or so in price will be far out weighed by the increase in quality. This is especially true for the control pads.

Don’t buy the special pokemon edition of the console – it looks darn ugly. And the little yellow button falls off


Bye for now