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|logo          = [[File:N64-Longlogo.png|250px]]
|logo          = [[File:N64-Longlogo.png|250px]]
|image        = [[File:N64-Console.png|300px]]
|image        = [[File:N64-Console.png|300px]]
|caption      = Nintendo 64 console with blank game cartridge and controller
|caption      = Nintendo 64
|manufacturer  = Nintendo
|manufacturer  = Nintendo
|type          = Video game console
|generation    = Fifth generation
|generation    = Fifth generation
|releasedate  = {{Vgrelease|JP=June 23, 1996|NA=September 30, 1996|EU=March 1, 1997|AUS=March 1, 1997|BR=December 10, 1997}}
|lifespan      = {{vgrelease|JP=June 23, 1996|NA=September 30, 1996|EU/AUS|March 1, 1997}}
|discontinued  = April 30, 2002
|discontinued  = April 30, 2002
|CPU          = 93.75 MHz NEC VR4300
|unitssold    = 32.9 million
|GPU          = 62.5 MHz SGI RCP
|media        = [[wikipedia:ROM cartridge|ROM cartridge]]
|media        = ROM cartridge
|CPU          = 93.75MHz NEC [[wikipedia:R4200#R4300i|VR4300]]
|storage      = Cartridge battery, Controller Pak
|controllers  = Nintendo 64 controllers
|onlineservice = RANDnetDD <small>(Japan only)</small><br />Sharkwire Online <small>(third-party)</small>
|onlineservice = RANDnetDD <small>(Japan only)</small><br />Sharkwire Online <small>(third-party)</small>
|unitssold    = Worldwide: 32.9 million
|topgame      = ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', 11.62 million<br />''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', 9 million
|topgame      = ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', 11.62 million <small>(as of May 21, 2003)</small><br />''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', 9 million
|predecessor  = [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|predecessor  = [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|successor    = [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|successor    = [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|controllers  = Nintendo 64 controllers
}}
}}


The  '''Nintendo 64''' (ニンテンドウ64 Nintendō Rokujūyon?), often abbreviated as '''N64''', is [[wikipedia:Nintendo|Nintendo]]'s third home [[wikipedia:Video Game Console|video game console]] for the international market and is a part of the [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (fifth generation)|fifth generation console era]]. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it is Nintendo's last home console to use [[wikipedia:ROM cartridge|Game Paks]] to store games; handhelds however continued to use Game Paks.  
The  '''Nintendo 64''' (ニンテンドウ64 Nintendō Rokujūyon), often abbreviated as '''N64''', is [[wikipedia:Nintendo|Nintendo]]'s third home [[wikipedia:Video Game Console|video game console]] for the international market and is a part of the [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (fifth generation)|fifth generation console era]]. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it is Nintendo's last home console to use [[wikipedia:ROM cartridge|Game Paks]] to store games; handhelds however continued to use Game Paks.  


Of the consoles in the fifth generation, the Nintendo 64 was the final contender to be released and the most technologically advanced. Its 3D capabilities were considerably superior to its rivals, and the flexibility of the unit allowed it to compete graphically even with early [[wikipedia:Sega Dreamcast|Dreamcast]] and [[wikipedia:Playstation 2|Playstation 2]] games. However, while the N64 did choose correctly on most technical decisions, it had a number of drawbacks. One of its technical issues was a limited texture cache, which could only hold textures of small dimensions and reduced color depth, which had to be stretched to cover larger in-game surfaces. More significantly, Nintendo was concerned about the extremely long load times of CD media of the time, and opted to continue to use ROM cartridges for the N64. Although N64 game paks have considerably faster load times, N64 games were constrained by small capacity (particularly in an era when games became more complex and their contents took up more memory) and high production expenses, compared to the [[wikipedia:Compact Disc|Compact Disc]] formats used by its chief competitors, the [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]] [[wikipedia:Playstation Console|Playstation]] and [[wikipedia:Sega|Sega]] [[wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Saturn]]. The system also proved challenging to develop for. As a result of these issues, and wooing by Nintendo's rivals, many third-party publishers that previously supported Nintendo's past consoles would reduce or stop publishing games on Nintendo platforms; a legacy that continued into the GameCube.
Of the consoles in the fifth generation, the Nintendo 64 was the final contender to be released and the most technologically advanced. Its 3D capabilities were considerably superior to its rivals, and the flexibility of the unit allowed it to compete graphically even with early [[wikipedia:Sega Dreamcast|Dreamcast]] and [[wikipedia:Playstation 2|Playstation 2]] games. However, while the N64 did choose correctly on most technical decisions, it had a number of drawbacks. One of its technical issues was a limited texture cache, which could only hold textures of small dimensions and reduced color depth, which had to be stretched to cover larger in-game surfaces. More significantly, Nintendo was concerned about the extremely long load times of CD media of the time, and opted to continue to use ROM cartridges for the N64. Although N64 game paks have considerably faster load times, N64 games were constrained by small capacity (particularly in an era when games became more complex and their contents took up more memory) and high production expenses, compared to the [[wikipedia:Compact Disc|Compact Disc]] formats used by its chief competitors, the [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]] [[wikipedia:Playstation Console|Playstation]] and [[wikipedia:Sega|Sega]] [[wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Saturn]]. The system also proved challenging to develop for. As a result of these issues, and wooing by Nintendo's rivals, many third-party publishers that previously supported Nintendo's past consoles would reduce or stop publishing games on Nintendo platforms; a legacy that continued into the GameCube.
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The N64 sold 32.93 million units worldwide. It was discontinued in 2002 in Japan, North America and PAL regions by the launch of the Nintendo [[GameCube]].
The N64 sold 32.93 million units worldwide. It was discontinued in 2002 in Japan, North America and PAL regions by the launch of the Nintendo [[GameCube]].


 
{{GlobalProblems}}
== Virtual Console Global Problems (Nintendo 64) ==
The problems listed below may/will occur with any Nintendo 64 game on Dolphin.
 
=== High System Requirements===
N64 VC games require a very strong PC to run at full speed, even stronger than is required for most Wii and GCN games.
 
=== Sound Issues ===
With DSP-HLE, some games will start without audio. To enable sound, press the home button, then return to the game. Once the audio catches up, it will run fine. [[DSP LLE|DSP-LLE]] should fix this problem in most affected games.


== Virtual Console Compatibility List (Nintendo 64) ==
== Virtual Console Compatibility List (Nintendo 64) ==
'''Help to complete the list!'''
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*If a game is missing or information is incomplete, go to the [[Template:Virtual Console/Nintendo 64|N64 VC Ratings Template]], then press edit at the top of that page. '''Please put in alphabetical order!'''
{{CompatListHeader}}
*If you want to update a game's rating, click the icon [[file:Note.svg.png]] to the right of the rating stars, and put just a number of 1 through 5 into the page. Use the compatibility guide below as a reference for what rating to use.
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*If there are problems with a game, go to the page for that game and write down the problem!
 
{{Compatibility}}
 
{{Region}}
 
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! Title !! Year !! Genre !! Region !! Compatibility
! Title !! Year !! Region !! Compatibility
{{Template:Virtual Console/Nintendo 64}}
|- id="0.E2.80.939"
|[[1080° Snowboarding]]
|2008
|JP/NA/EU/KO
|{{Ratings|1080° Snowboarding}}
|- id="A"
|[[Aerogauge]]
|2014
|JP
|{{Ratings|Aerogauge}}
|- id="B"
|[[Bomberman Hero]]
|2011
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Bomberman Hero}}
|- id="C"
|[[Custom Robo V2]]
|2008
|JP
|{{Ratings|Custom Robo V2}}
|-
|[[Cruis'n USA]]
|2008
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Cruis'n USA}}
|- id="F"
|[[F-Zero X]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|F-Zero X}}
|- id="K"
|[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]] aka [[Hoshi no Kirby 64]]
|2008
|JP/NA/EU/KO
|{{Ratings|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
|- id="L"
|data-sort-value="Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask"|[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]] aka [[Zelda no Densetsu: Mujura no Kamen]]
|2009
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}}
|-
|data-sort-value="Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time"|[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] aka [[Zelda no Densetsu: Toki no Okarina]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}
|- id="M"
|[[Mario Golf]]
|2008
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Mario Golf}}
|-
|[[Mario Kart 64]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU/KO
|{{Ratings|Mario Kart 64}}
|-
|[[Mario Tennis]]
|2010
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Mario Tennis}}
|-
|[[Mario Party 2]]
|2010
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Mario Party 2}}
|- id="O"
|[[Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber]]
|2010
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber}}
|- id="P"
|[[Paper Mario]] aka [[Mario Story]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Paper Mario}}
|-
|[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]
|2008
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Pokémon Puzzle League}}
|-
|[[Pokémon Snap]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Pokémon Snap}}
|- id="S"
|[[Sin & Punishment]] aka [[Tsumi to Batsu: Hoshi no Keishōsha]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Sin & Punishment}}
|-
|[[Star Fox 64]] aka [[Lylat Wars]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU/KO
|{{Ratings|Star Fox 64}}
|-
|[[Super Mario 64]]
|2006
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Super Mario 64}}
|-
|[[Super Smash Bros.]] aka [[Nintendo All-Star! Dairantō Smash Brothers]]
|2009
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Super Smash Bros.}}
|- id="W"
|[[Wave Race 64]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Wave Race 64}}
|- id="Y"
|[[Yoshi's Story]]
|2007
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Yoshi's Story}}
|-
|}
|}
{{Compact ToC|top=yes|num=yes|a=|d=|e=|g=|h=|i=|j=|n=|q=|r=|t=|u=|v=|x=|z=}}
== See also ==
*[[GameCube]]
*[[Wii]]
*[[WiiWare]]
*[[Wii Channels]]
*[[Virtual Console]]


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[[Category:Platforms]]
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