N64 Turns 30 We Feel Old


Three months ago, the world watched as Nintendo’s revolutionary cartridge-based machine made its debut in Japan. It was a moment that shifted the landscape of gaming, introducing a new dimension of interactive play that promised endless possibilities.

For those in the West, the wait was almost agonizing. The excitement surrounding the N64 was palpable, building into a collective fever pitch that echoed across gaming communities all summer long. Anticipation had reached an almost unbearable level as gamers waited for the promised land of 64-bit console gaming to arrive in North America.

As the autumn season arrived, that simmering excitement didn’t just cool down; it solidified into a tidal wave of readiness. The long-anticipated arrival of this classic console was finally on the horizon, marking a significant milestone for gamers everywhere.

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