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N64 Console Vs Wii n64 VC Vs Emulation?

  • 04-02-2016 1:27pm
    #1
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, so I'm thinking of starting a collection for the n64.

    I tried to emulate on the Wii, not great, few prob with controllers and actual graphics missing colours etc. It's possible, but I'm not going to go into it here.

    Then I do have Mario64 and MK64 on the WiiU VC, which is great, but, not a lot of games on there, and I would think there will not be many more added anytime soon, due to the possible NX release this or next year.

    So now I'm thinking of getting the system itself. I am not too fussy about playing the old system on a HD TV like some. But is it worth the investment overall?

    Which version on the n64 do you prefer to play?

    Any hidden gems?

    Ps: I do have a copy of Rare Replay for the Xbone so those games are covered.


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  • #2
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,633 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The best answer is always a real N64, an NTSC model, further modded to take both Jap and US carts.
    Couple this with a quick mod to allow RGB, and you've got the perfect console.
    You can use a PAL power supply and not ever have to worry about power adapters at all.
    PAL games are letterboxes and slow compared to their overseas counterparts, Mario Kart 64 and Waverace 64 are ruined as a result.
    Also, PAL games are typically more expensive than their NTSC editions, so a win there as well.

    Waverace 64 is well worth getting, but import the Jap edition that includes rumble pack support, it really adds to title, coupled with it all running full screen and at full speed.
    link This is expensive, but I'm sure you can find it for less.


  • #3
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,851 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Whatever you do don't get a PAL system. Lots of problems getting games to run on it and the whole 50 Hz issue. Also try and get an early model that can be modded for RGB. To mod a NTSC console to take JAP and US carts you just have to remove some tabs. There's not many jap exclusives, some of the games are cheaper and Sin and Punishment is a must own but that's about it.

    N64 emulation on the whole is appalling, don't bother. The Wii VC is the best emulator available for it.

    Also try and get a Hori gamepad that looks like the GC pad, far better than the piece of piss official pad which I do like but they are made out of sugar paper and disintergrate after a few weeks.
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  • #4
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    readyletsgo wrote: »
    I am not too fussy about playing the old system on a HD TV like



    (Seriously, it's going to look appalling...prepare yourself. RGB modded & a small crt is a world of difference)


  • #5
    Joe Musashi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 470 ✭✭Joe Musashi


    Get a cheap Japanese N64 on ebay. Cut off the cartridge slot to play you US games. Buy an s-video cable and converter. Then get an Everdrive 64.


  • #6
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,963 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    The Wii VC is still up, and its selection is larger than the Wii U VC, where you'd also have the option to transfer your Wii VC games from the virtual Wii on the Wii U to the Wii U proper when it becomes available on the Wii U eShop (gamepad play and for a small fee). If that sounded complicated, I think I've actually managed to simplify Nintendo's convoluted e-purchases system.

    Granted, I think a lot of the Wii U and Wii VC stuff is just PAL versions (prefer to be shouted at in 5..4..) as they note when it's an NTSC or NTSC-J title on the purchase screen (leaving me thinking it's the exception since I've only purchased 1 N64 game off there). Like F-Zero (SNES) or Sin & Punishment, for example.

    edit: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I should really start checking the dates on the threads.


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