Hell naw. That is an amazing setup. The absolute worst time to start getting into retro games but I'm envious of that complete copy of Rocket. I still have my used Blockbuster copy that I just replayed last year.
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Sold my PS5 for an N64 ...send help
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Not quite that bad, I'd say roughly 55 games worth playing. Probably a bit more.
That is an outstanding collection of games, and you have a gold coloured Ocarina of Time box!
Pretty sure mine was all black besides the logo itself, which was in gold.
And your transparent blue N64 is making me feel really nostalgic...
In the top right hand corner ... 😊
I have no nostalgia for the N64 (in the fork of the road between N64 and PS1, I chose PS1), so I wouldn't have done this. Though, even if it was a console I DID have major nostalgia for (NES & SNES in particular), unless they came with a collection of ultra-rare games, I wouldn't have sold a PS5 either, but hey, that's me. I can understand this kinda move, though. It might not have been game-related, but I've had similar purchases in my past and I have no regrets about them.
PS5 will only continue to get worth less and less while that N64 collection will only go up in value.
that's really generous! personally, my list is around 20.
I mean if you prefer it to the PS5 then you do you. Personally I find most games from that era hard to return to, and most N64 games are playable elsewhere, often improved. I can't imagine going back to the original Ocarina after playing the 3DS version.
Why exactly did you sell the PS5? Aren't 64 games pretty cheap? If you sold it just to afford copies with the boxes intact... again, if you're happy with the decision, you do you.
Why exactly did you sell the PS5? Aren't 64 games pretty cheap? If you sold it just to afford copies with the boxes intact... again, if you're happy with the decision, you do you.
N64 doesn't do much for me but I would totally be more excited to buy a new Vita than any of the new consoles.
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It's there lol, alphabetical order so way back in the upper right out of sight
Are those original boxes, or repros? I have a pretty sizable N64 collection, but only one game has a box. I've thought about buying repro boxes on eBay...
side note: my one boxed N64 game is a mint copy of OOT Gold Edition. One of my favorite old collectables.
side note: my one boxed N64 game is a mint copy of OOT Gold Edition. One of my favorite old collectables.
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Ah yes, the click-bait title to make you think the PS5 was sold/traded for N64 instead of already owning a N64 and selling the PS5 that you aren't playing with a profit (scalping?) to buy more games and probably food.
Gaming is all about having fun. If you are having fun playing retro games, do it! Be sure to try out Body Harvest, Armorines, Blast Corp, and ALL the Turok games while you are there! I still have mine for sure but no CRT to help me out.
Gaming is all about having fun. If you are having fun playing retro games, do it! Be sure to try out Body Harvest, Armorines, Blast Corp, and ALL the Turok games while you are there! I still have mine for sure but no CRT to help me out.
I thought you made a bad move until I saw your collection...excellent game choices. That said, outside of collection purposes, some of these games are better played elsewhere (Mario 64, Banjo, Ocarina, etc.)
N64 has Oot, MM, Paper Mario, Banjo and with that more top notch games than a PS5.
Case closed
i have an n64 with about 40 carts, but i'm not going to lie-- the appeal for the n64 library is like 99% nostalgia for me at this point compared to other retro systems
I wrote it up for one of the n64 mini threads we had a while back:
Super Mario 64
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
1080° Snowboarding
Wave Race 64
Star Fox 64
Pokemon Snap
Pokemon Puzzle League
Super Smash Brothers
Paper Mario
Mario Party 2
Mario Party 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Mario Kart 64
Excitebike 64
F-Zero X
Pilotwings 64
Sin and Punishment
Mario Golf
Mario Tennis
Donkey Kong 64
Mischief Makers
Hybrid Heaven
Ogre Battle 64
Tetrisphere
Body Harvest
Turok
Turok 2
Fighters Destiny
WWF 2000
WWF No Mercy
WCW vs. nWo: World Tour
WCW/nWo Revenge
Quake II
Snowboard Kids
Snowboard Kids 2
Doom 64
Mega Man 64
ISS 64/98/2000
Goemon's Great Adventure
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Wetrix
Glover
Space Station Silicon Valley
Banjo Kazooie
Banjo Tooie
Diddy Kong Racing
Blast Corps
GoldenEye 007
Perfect Dark
Jet Force Gemini
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Killer Instinct Gold
iss 64/98/2000 I put on one line as I've only actually *played* 64, so I don't know for sure that 98 & 2000 were as good.
Of course, the N64 isn't the best place to play some of the games any more (eg turok).
You should note this in the OP because there are a lot of people being fooled by that pic. 😆
Considering I assume these consoles in good condition are hard to find, I'd say you get a good deal. PS5's will eventually be available everywhere soon, but n64s are hard to find.
You can easily pick up a PS5 next year(s). Getting a good working condition N64 with that nice of a collection is hard to come by all at once. Good call if you ask me.
Spending time with kids, searching for games at future swap meets/events, and probably paying 10 dollars a game over 70? Yet your enjoyment factor is the same or better? Ya you made the right call.
Honestly... that's a fucking great collection of games. And it'll keep it's value. Your PS5 would be worth half as much in five years and this banging collection of N64 games will probably be worth more than they are now.
Great work!
Great work!
Nostalgia is hell of a drug lol. At least you are not stabbing your retina's by using an LCD display.
i think this is a combination of "i can play these games elsewhere on better hardware" and "this system does not cater to my tastes at all" for me. i struckthrough the games I don't like-- I think appreciation of RARE stuff makes or breaks the system.
The reason I want Nintendo to do a N64 classic is that there's a chance they'll be able to fix the freaking sticks and not have them deteriorate so quickly
I wouldn't do it as I am a joyless husk but I smiled reading your post OP. Have fun with the kids, maybe I would do it for a PSOne as my nostalgia hits there but most likely not, see joyless husk as mentioned. What a nice lovely thread. Thanks OP.