Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64 · 1996

Overview

Nintendo’s cartridge-based Nintendo 64, launched in Japan on June 23, 1996 with an SGI Reality Co-Processor and four controller ports.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo 64
Revision: Original
Storage: ROM Game Pak; optional Controller Pak / 64DD
Released: 1996-06-23
Discontinued: 2002-12-31
CPU: NEC VR4300 @ 93.75 MHz
GPU: SGI Reality Co-Processor (RCP) @ 62.5 MHz
Memory: 4 MB RDRAM (8 MB with Expansion Pak)
Dimensions: 260 × 190 × 73 mm
Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg

Collector note

Four controller ports on the console; Expansion Pak doubles RDRAM to 8 MB for required titles. Optional 64DD disk drive was Japan-only. Controller Pak / Rumble Pak accessories plug into the controller.

Facts

Japan launch: June 23, 1996; North America: September 29, 1996; Europe/Australia: March 1, 1997.
CPU: NEC VR4300 @ 93.75 MHz; GPU: SGI Reality Co-Processor (RCP) @ 62.5 MHz.
Memory: 4 MB RDRAM standard; 8 MB with Expansion Pak.
Cartridge Game Pak media; optional Japan-only 64DD.
Succeeded the SNES; followed by the GameCube.

Related consoles

Super Nintendo Entertainment System · SNESPredecessor (SNES)
Nintendo GameCube · GameCubeSuccessor home console (GameCube)

Sources

Nintendo 64 · Wikipedia

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