I can get a N64 for really cheap. But I'm afraid it isn't complete. What kind of cables, accesoires and stuff do I need to connect it to the TV, power and to play it. It came with one controller, but if I can remember correctly there were different packs available. And are games saved on the cartridge or do you need some sort of memory controller?
All you need are two cables; one to connect to plug into a power socket and the other to plug into the TV. As for the games, most of them do save on the cartridge itself, but there are a few that require a memory card to save, and some which require the expansion pak to play properly...
Now for game essentials:
Super Mario 64 GoldenEye 007 WCW/NWO Revenge The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Banjo-Kazooie Banjo-Tooie Mario Kart 64 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Army Men Army Men: Sarge's Heroes Battletanx Battletanx: Global Assault NFL Blitz 2001 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Super Smash Bros. Mario Party 1-3
I'll cut off there for now...
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@Sneaker If you have a Gamecube, you can reuse its video cable for the N64. Most games save to the cartridge, but a few memory-intensive ones, Like Madden, require a memory card for things like season mode. Altogether, the memorycard was a very underused feature. I have about 12-15 retail N64 games and only madden took advantage of my memory card. Be warned managing save files has to be done in-game and not all N64 games have good data management software. As for the rumble pack, GET IT around 40% of the games used it. If you buy a third party one, like I have, you can plug both the rumble pack and memory card in at once. EDIT: You should deeply consider getting an expansion pack. The N64 had many other seldom-used accessories like the Mic, game-boy reader, etc., skip them! They only worked with one or two games. This on the other hand might pique your interest.
@shinesprite: I only included games that I've actually played/owned, but I'm not the only game in town, I'm sure DK 64 will show up on someone's list eventually...
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The powercable was included, how does the video cable looks? I assume it goes from N64 to composite, but how does the N64 plug looks? Is it the same as the Wii (or is that just wishful thinking ).
I can do without a Controller Pak, not sure about a Rumble Pack but from what I've read I really need an Expansion Pack. Otherwise some games won't even work.
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Oh yeah, the Rumble Pak is pretty good for games like Star Fox 64 and FPS games. On fresh batteries it gives a stronger rumble than the GC controller. The rumble is intense during the crumbling of Ganon's Castle in OoT from what I remember, and fishing was fun with it.
The powercable was included, how does the video cable looks? I assume it goes from N64 to composite, but how does the N64 plug looks? Is it the same as the Wii (or is that just wishful thinking ).
I can do without a Controller Pak, not sure about a Rumble Pack but from what I've read I really need an Expansion Pack. Otherwise some games won't even work.
The N64 and Gamecube composite cables should fit the same, so if you have a spare Cube laying around then use those cables. As for the Controller Pak, I'd recommend just getting one -- they're not terribly expensive and will come in handy down the line.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy is another good game especially if you like the MK series. Also any of the wrestling games are good too they are by far some of the best to date.
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I'd like to add Duke Nukem 64 to the list of recommendations. Its an excellent port. The only downfalls are that there's no ingame music, little edits here and there to remove adult stuff (and rename steroids) and you need a memory pack to save your game (you can use cheats to start on certain level too). Overall, its still the king of FPS games with excellent level design and four-player multiplayer, and you can use bots too! Its also one of the few (probably only) N64 FPS games that has two player co-op!
Its [Duke Nukem 64] also one of the few (probably only) N64 FPS games that has two player co-op!
Wrong. Perfect Dark, Hexen and Turok Rage Wars are also N64 FPS with 2P co-op. (Hexen is the only one with 4P-co-op)
Perfect Dark also has counter-op. One player is the good guy, the other player can be various bad guys in the level. I thought it was pretty fun,although a little easy to win as the bad guys once you spawn as a good character or have a good weapon.
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Its [Duke Nukem 64] also one of the few (probably only) N64 FPS games that has two player co-op!
Wrong. Perfect Dark, Hexen and Turok Rage Wars are also N64 FPS with 2P co-op. (Hexen is the only one with 4P-co-op)
Perfect Dark also has counter-op. One player is the good guy, the other player can be various bad guys in the level. I thought it was pretty fun,although a little easy to win as the bad guys once you spawn as a good character or have a good weapon.
Havent played Hexen or Rage Wars, but I cant belive I forgot about Perfect Dark! Definitely good choices for Co-Op and Counter-op mode is neat idea. And it gives players suicide pills.
Must haves: Perfect Dark Goldeneye 007 Ocarina of Time Majoras Mask Super Mario 64 Star Fox 64 Mario Kart 64 (best Mario Kart by far )
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What he said. Oh, plus Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA San Francisco Rush 2049 Battle Tanx - Global Assault MegaMan 64 (controls and looks better than Legends)
Thanks everyone, so if I can get the N64, I should really invest in:
An Expansion Pak (was planning on picking up DK64, Perfect Dark and StarCraft 64, so I have to get the expansion pack).
A power cable (only have a spare one for the Wii since I now have component cables)
A Rumble Pak (although I don't think it's worth the price and trouble to find and get it)
Still not sure about the controller Pak. I've only seen a few games on wiki that only uses it that I don't think I really need it. Besides, I have Mario Kart 64 on the VC and don't like it (sorry lockelocke, I think it's the worst so far).
And from the stories and all the great game recommendations, it's clear that I need to get an extra controller .
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