I'm going to get an N64 soon and I need some help with all the things I need.

Ok, so I'm interested in buying an N64 from Amazon because I can get one for 30-40 dollars. There are a lot of peripherals though, and I'm kind of overwhelmed on what is absolutely necessary for the games I want to play. Here is a list of the ones I think I should get:

1. Goldeneye (I have a friend with 2 copies so this is for sure)
2. Super Mario 64 (I have the DS version but can't stand controls. Should I buy this?)
3. Perfect Dark
4. Donkey Kong 64
5. Mario Kart 64
6. Mario Party 2
7. TWINE (Not entirely sure how much this differs from Goldeneye though)
8. Both Zeldas of course
9. Star Fox 64 (I have this on VC, but don't care for the controls and can't get far. Should I buy this?)
10. Diddy Kong Racing (I'm a fan of DK and I've heard this isn't bad but not sure)
11. Command and Conquer (Not sure if this is good or not, I heard EA released it for free on computer.)
12. StarCraft 64
13. Rogue Squadron

I thought that was pretty good for starting out anyways. I do have people to play with, which is why I have some games like Mario Kart and Mario Party 2. I know for sure I need an expansion pack. I know I need an extra controller. But what else will I want? And does anyone have some other, more unheard of but good, games? Thanks in advance.

P.S. I already have Paper Mario on VC and I'm happy with the way that one plays.

Also, before I am moved/refered to the recommendation topic, I liked the topic, but I searched for a while and couldn't really answer all of my questions. Thanks again!

First and foremost you'll need the Expansion Pak. It's adds more RAM to the N64, and is necessary to play some of the games on your list like Perfect Dark and Donkey Kong 64. Without it, some of those games simply won't work. It will also make some other games look better, that don't necessarily need it.

Secondly, you'll need a memory card. Some N64 games save games right onto the cartridge, and some require the memory card.

Finally, you'll need extra controllers for games like Goldenye 007, Mario Kart 64, Mario Party 2, and Perfect Dark. The best part of those games are the multiplayer.

You can also get Rumble Paks, which allow your controllers to vibrate. I find the whole vibrating controller thing a little ridiculous. It doesn't add to the experience for me, it kind of does the opposite and pulls me back out of the game.

In addition to the games on your list, I'd recommend getting:

1. Resident Evil 2 - The best RE game, IMO, and the only entry in the series to make it onto N64.
2. Spider-Man - Awesome action-adventure game based on the comcis with very fun web-slinging mechanics.
3. Mega Man 64 - Mega Man Legends from PSX ported to N64. Great, unique action-RPG set outside the normal Mega Man universe.
4. Doom 64 - Not just another port of Doom, but an entirely new Doom game.
5. Duke Nukem 64 - It's Duke Nukem 3D, great early FPS.
6. Quake & Quake II - Great early FPS.
7. Vigilante 8 & Vigilante 8: Second Offense - VERY fun car-combat games in the same vein as the Twisted Metal series on Playstation.
8. WWF: No Mercy - Great wrestling game if you're into wrestling games. One of the best of the era. Starring Attitude Era superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, Degeneration-X, Mankind (Mick Foley), and others.
9. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series - You should know this series, very fun skateboarding games.

Ah, thank you. I figured I would need those, but it's good to know I won't need much more. The less I spend on peripherals, the more I can spend on the classics! Also, I forgot to mention the Banjo games and Conker. I'm also interested in BattleTanx and Vigilante, having some good memories of playing them with my friends.

In addition to the games on your list, I'd recommend getting:

1. Resident Evil 2 - The best RE game, IMO, and the only entry in the series to make it onto N64.
2. Spider-Man - Awesome action-adventure game based on the comcis with very fun web-slinging mechanics.
3. Mega Man 64 - Mega Man Legends from PSX ported to N64. Great, unique action-RPG set outside the normal Mega Man universe.
4. Doom 64 - Not just another port of Doom, but an entirely new Doom game.
5. Duke Nukem 64 - It's Duke Nukem 3D, great early FPS.
6. Quake & Quake II - Great early FPS.
7. Vigilante 8 & Vigilante 8: Second Offense - VERY fun car-combat games in the same vein as the Twisted Metal series on Playstation.
8. WWF: No Mercy - Great wrestling game if you're into wrestling games. One of the best of the era. Starring Attitude Era superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, Degeneration-X, Mankind (Mick Foley), and others.
9. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series - You should know this series, very fun skateboarding games.

Emerald_Warrior

Agreed, though I would also add:

10. OGRE BATTLE 64 - the one and only true RPG the system has to offer.

11. WAVE RACE - great jet-ski based racer

Emerald, a question good sir, as I do not recall......did the N64 version of RE2 have an option to turn the blood to normal color? For some reason I seem to recall green colored blood in that version, but I could be wrong, its been years.....

in regards to C&C on the N64, I would say avoid it, its riddled with slowdown, and despite the buildings being 3D, its not that good.

stick to the PC version , or if you want a console version , get the PS1 or Saturn versions which run better then the N64 one.

as for game recommendation,

Conker's Bad Fur Day

Mischeif Makers

Excitebike 64

Duke Nukem 64 (arguably the Saturn version is better, but whatever you do , avoid the PS1 version)

as for the earlier recommendations of Spiderman and Quake, the N64 versions are not the best ones to get, Spiderman is better on the Dreamcast , and arguably PS1 too , and Quake is better in most ways on the Saturn.

that said, if you don't have those consoles, the N64 versions are still very good games.

The NUMBER ONE thing you need to do is buy your controllers LOCALLY. If you are buying online, chances are you are going to get a bunk controller. It may still technically work, but it won't feel as smooth. There's still some decent controllers working, as it was really dependent on how one took care of their stuff. You may actually end up spending the most money on the controllers. An alternative, which I have not tried myself, is that of usb adaptors. If there are any that work with the system, I do not know--just a suggestion.

Ok, so I'm interested in buying an N64 from Amazon because I can get one for 30-40 dollars. There are a lot of peripherals though, and I'm kind of overwhelmed on what is absolutely necessary for the games I want to play. Here is a list of the ones I think I should get:

1. Super Mario 64 (I have the DS version but can't stand controls. Should I buy this?)
2. TWINE (Not entirely sure how much this differs from Goldeneye though)
3. Star Fox 64 (I have this on VC, but don't care for the controls and can't get far. Should I buy this?)

bub166

1. & 3. If you don't like it, then why get it? It'll likely just collect dust. Don't waste your money buying games you'll never play just because other people say it's cool, spend your dough wisely.

2. It's not nearly as good as Goldeneye, IMO. Goldeneye had both great multiplayer and a great (and often overlooked because of the multiplayer) single-player storyline. Electronic Arts took the rights after Goldeneye, which was produced by Rare. So it's not the same quality as Goldeneye nor does it have the same feel. That's not to say it's a bad game though. It's a good game, it's just that Goldeneye is much better.

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Ok, so I'm interested in buying an N64 from Amazon because I can get one for 30-40 dollars. There are a lot of peripherals though, and I'm kind of overwhelmed on what is absolutely necessary for the games I want to play. Here is a list of the ones I think I should get:

1. Super Mario 64 (I have the DS version but can't stand controls. Should I buy this?)
2. TWINE (Not entirely sure how much this differs from Goldeneye though)
3. Star Fox 64 (I have this on VC, but don't care for the controls and can't get far. Should I buy this?)

Emerald_Warrior

1. & 3. If you don't like it, then why get it? It'll likely just collect dust. Don't waste your money buying games you'll never play just because other people say it's cool, spend your dough wisely.

2. It's not nearly as good as Goldeneye, IMO. Goldeneye had both great multiplayer and a great (and often overlooked because of the multiplayer) single-player storyline. Electronic Arts took the rights after Goldeneye, which was produced by Rare. So it's not the same quality as Goldeneye nor does it have the same feel. That's not to say it's a bad game though. It's a good game, it's just that Goldeneye is much better.

[QUOTE="Emerald_Warrior"]

In addition to the games on your list, I'd recommend getting:

1. Resident Evil 2 - The best RE game, IMO, and the only entry in the series to make it onto N64.
2. Spider-Man - Awesome action-adventure game based on the comcis with very fun web-slinging mechanics.
3. Mega Man 64 - Mega Man Legends from PSX ported to N64. Great, unique action-RPG set outside the normal Mega Man universe.
4. Doom 64 - Not just another port of Doom, but an entirely new Doom game.
5. Duke Nukem 64 - It's Duke Nukem 3D, great early FPS.
6. Quake & Quake II - Great early FPS.
7. Vigilante 8 & Vigilante 8: Second Offense - VERY fun car-combat games in the same vein as the Twisted Metal series on Playstation.
8. WWF: No Mercy - Great wrestling game if you're into wrestling games. One of the best of the era. Starring Attitude Era superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, Degeneration-X, Mankind (Mick Foley), and others.
9. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series - You should know this series, very fun skateboarding games.

TheKungFool

Agreed, though I would also add:

10. OGRE BATTLE 64 - the one and only true RPG the system has to offer.

11. WAVE RACE - great jet-ski based racer

Emerald, a question good sir, as I do not recall......did the N64 version of RE2 have an option to turn the blood to normal color? For some reason I seem to recall green colored blood in that version, but I could be wrong, its been years.....

I will probably get Ogre Battle, Vigilante 8 Second Offense, and Duke Nukem 64 for sure. I was mainly listing those as starter games. Also, I forgot to mention the Banjo games. I would definately buy those soon. And also, as has been stated, I didn't like Mario 64 DS and Star Fox on VC due to the controls. I thought the games were awesome but I couldn't get past the control layouts.

[QUOTE="Emerald_Warrior"]

In addition to the games on your list, I'd recommend getting:

1. Resident Evil 2 - The best RE game, IMO, and the only entry in the series to make it onto N64.
2. Spider-Man - Awesome action-adventure game based on the comcis with very fun web-slinging mechanics.
3. Mega Man 64 - Mega Man Legends from PSX ported to N64. Great, unique action-RPG set outside the normal Mega Man universe.
4. Doom 64 - Not just another port of Doom, but an entirely new Doom game.
5. Duke Nukem 64 - It's Duke Nukem 3D, great early FPS.
6. Quake & Quake II - Great early FPS.
7. Vigilante 8 & Vigilante 8: Second Offense - VERY fun car-combat games in the same vein as the Twisted Metal series on Playstation.
8. WWF: No Mercy - Great wrestling game if you're into wrestling games. One of the best of the era. Starring Attitude Era superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, Degeneration-X, Mankind (Mick Foley), and others.
9. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series - You should know this series, very fun skateboarding games.

TheKungFool

Agreed, though I would also add:

10. OGRE BATTLE 64 - the one and only true RPG the system has to offer.

11. WAVE RACE - great jet-ski based racer

Emerald, a question good sir, as I do not recall......did the N64 version of RE2 have an option to turn the blood to normal color? For some reason I seem to recall green colored blood in that version, but I could be wrong, its been years.....

I honestly don't know. I played the PSX and Dreamcast versions. I only recommended it because I knew it's a fantastic game.

The NUMBER ONE thing you need to do is buy your controllers LOCALLY. If you are buying online, chances are you are going to get a bunk controller. It may still technically work, but it won't feel as smooth. There's still some decent controllers working, as it was really dependent on how one took care of their stuff. You may actually end up spending the most money on the controllers. An alternative, which I have not tried myself, is that of usb adaptors. If there are any that work with the system, I do not know--just a suggestion.

Heirren

i totally agree! N64 analog sticks are VERY prone to breaking (partially or completely). and you cant trust a seller online to really know how good the feel is. you just have to buy the controller locally and you'll be able to tell if the controller is worth $15 or $1.50.

I wanted Smash Bros but the amazon price anyways is around 25 dollars, and I do have Melee and Brawl right now, plus a friend who owns the original. I decided I should focus on games I haven't played as much before.

And about the controllers, I know. I'm having a hard time finding non third party items, and I don't have an area anywhere around that sells old games or accessories as I live in a rural area. The closest GameStop around is over 20 miles away, and they haven't even sold XBOX original games for the past 2-3 years. They are almost out of used GameCube games too... And that's GameStop. Other than Wal-Mart, there is no source of games anywhere near here.

Get Banjo Kazoie and Twoie. Or however you spell it. I loved those games. Though just a suggestion, a good controller for those two games is a must.

Also, get TopGear Rally. I really enjoyed this game, and its multiplayer. It plays like an arcade racer. The race tracks are very fun and challenging. I enjoyed this game so much. If you can get it, you should.

PAPER MARIO!!!!!

also get mortal kombat trilogy

Believe it or not, but Castlevania 64 and its follow up are both very worthwhile assuming you can deal with the controls not being very good. The thing to be aware of there though is that they do require the N64 memory card (some of the few games that do).

Also be aware of the game breaking mandragora/nitro bug though and make sure you get them in the right order.

Well, If you've only played Paper Mario there are ALOT of great games for the 64.

There are alot more, but these games come to mind.

Donkey Kong 64 ( Really awesome platformer )

Banjo Kazooie ( One of my favorites growing up )

Banjo Tooie ( One of my favorites growing up )

Perfect Dark ( Really fun Multiplayer )

007 Golden Eye ( Really Fun Multiplayer )

Conker's Bad Fur Day ( Really different in a good way, and serious fun )

Mario Kart 64 ( Even though out dated by newer Mario Karts, This game is still really fun )

Bangai-O, Sin & Punishment, and Mischief Makers. All you need for that thing.

I cannot believe I'm the only one to post this - You absolutely MUST hunt down "Blast Corps". The concept and the box description may not hook you, but playing the game SURELY will... I can't tell you how that game stole mine and my friend's lives one summer. Buy it. Get platinums. Recover all the scientists. Go to the Moon and beyond!

Gawd I love that game! Also, "Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire" was another under-rated gem! Enjoy!

:)

I would get a controller pack. This is not to be confused with the rumble pack. Some games required this pack for saving progress. First Person Shooters other than the ones made my RARE always used them. Turok 2 is one of the best shooters created.

The games I would get that have not been mentioned are:

F-zero

Duke Nukem Zero Hour

Killer Instinct Gold

PilotWings

Kirby

Pokemon Snap

Star Wars Pod Racer

Any game made by RARE is almost a must have on the system.

Most of the top tier games have been mentioned

The N64 was great even though it had one of the smallest gaming libraries in history for a successful system.

I cannot believe I'm the only one to post this - You absolutely MUST hunt down "Blast Corps". The concept and the box description may not hook you, but playing the game SURELY will... I can't tell you how that game stole mine and my friend's lives one summer. Buy it. Get platinums. Recover all the scientists. Go to the Moon and beyond!

Gawd I love that game! Also, "Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire" was another under-rated gem! Enjoy!

:)

MonkeySpot

I believe I mentioned that earlier in the thread. Along with Ocarina, Wave Race, and Mario 64, Blast Corps is one of the games which is yet to be replicated on any console aftewards. Blast Corps is a very unique game--sometimes I think it is THE best game on the console because there's just nothing else like it.