The History of Consoles

Nintendo 64


A Nintendo 64 video game console shown with gray controller.

Photo: Evan-Amos


Released: June 23, 1996

The Nintendo 64 is a home video game console developed by Nintendo. (wikipedia)

Details:

  • Name for Console: Nintendo 64
  • Alias: N64
  • Year Released: 1996
  • Discontinued: 2003
  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Product Family: Nintendo
  • Generation Number: 5th Generation
  • Backward Compatibility: No
  • Specifications:
    • CPU: NEC VR4300
    • GPU: SGI RCP
    • Memory: 4 MB RDRAM
    • Storage: Cartridges
    • Display Formats: 240p, 480i
    • Sound: Stereo
    • Controller Input: Nintendo 64 Controller
    • Extra: First console with 3D analog stick
  • Units Sold: Approximately 32.9 million units (As of November 2015)
  • Predecessor: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
  • Successor: Nintendo GameCube
  • Company Website: Nintendo 64