Good list, but I don't think anything with licenses will be re-released, unless Nintendo wants to pay Volkswagen.
I would like to see Body Harvest on the N64 mini, never got to play it.
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What is the most probable N64 Mini Lineup
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Good list, but I don't think anything with licenses will be re-released, unless Nintendo wants to pay Volkswagen.
I would like to see Body Harvest on the N64 mini, never got to play it.
I've found it disappointing aside from the historical importance.
Space Station Silicon Valley is the real DMA masterpiece for N64 (bugs aside).
ThatsMytrunks
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Bomberman 64 or riot. Second Attack might be great (never played it) but B64 was one of the most defining games of the N64 for me.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Dream inclusions would be Ogre Battle 64 and Mischief Makers.
timetokill
Banned
I agree, I was just going for what I think would be the optimal list.
We're not likely to get a decent chunk of games I put on my list, sadly.
superdeluxe
Member
Need to WWF No Mercy, I still fire up my n64 and play I
mrmickfran
Member
Hopefully it can have Rare games, otherwise, it's pointless. It would also be amazing if they allowed M-Rated games
Super Mario 64
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Super Smash Bros.
Kirby 64
Star Fox 64
Paper Mario
Donkey Kong 64
Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Tooie
Perfect Dark
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Diddy Kong Racing
Pokémon Snap
Pokémon Stadium
Mario Kart 64
Mario Party 2
F-Zero X
Yoshi's Story
Sin & Punishment
Not much I can think of Third party wise. Easily one of the worst 3rd party lineups for a Nintendo console.
Edit: I could probably swap out a Mario Party for one more Rare game like Jet Force Gemini or Killer Instinct Gold.
Edit 2: Slid out a Mario Party for F-Zero. Can't believe I forgot about that.
Super Mario 64
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Super Smash Bros.
Kirby 64
Star Fox 64
Paper Mario
Donkey Kong 64
Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Tooie
Perfect Dark
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Diddy Kong Racing
Pokémon Snap
Pokémon Stadium
Mario Kart 64
Mario Party 2
F-Zero X
Yoshi's Story
Sin & Punishment
Not much I can think of Third party wise. Easily one of the worst 3rd party lineups for a Nintendo console.
Edit: I could probably swap out a Mario Party for one more Rare game like Jet Force Gemini or Killer Instinct Gold.
Edit 2: Slid out a Mario Party for F-Zero. Can't believe I forgot about that.
OrangeGrayBlue
Member
I feel like it would come with 12 games. Dunno why, just feels like the amount Nintendo would go with. On that basis:
Super Mario 64
Paper Mario
Mario Party 2
Super Smash Bros.
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Pokemon Snap
Starfox 64
Banjo-Kazooie
F-Zero X
Goldeneye
Mario Kart 64
Is there a 13th "bonus" game the N64 could have? Something rare or unreleased like SF2 with the SNES mini?
Super Mario 64
Paper Mario
Mario Party 2
Super Smash Bros.
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Pokemon Snap
Starfox 64
Banjo-Kazooie
F-Zero X
Goldeneye
Mario Kart 64
Is there a 13th "bonus" game the N64 could have? Something rare or unreleased like SF2 with the SNES mini?
bizzarewars
Banned
That's it.
That's the entire line-up.
There has never been a better first post.
The world needs to bump to the bump to the bump to the bass again.
SirNinja
Member
Nope. If this thing ends up existing, both N64 Zeldas will be there for sure, and at least three Mario games (SM64 + pick two or more from [MK64, Paper Mario, Mario Party 2/3, Mario Golf/Tennis]. Actually, Mario Kart is probably 100% guaranteed too).
I'd think MS might license a couple of the Rare games or two for this.
Of course we wouldn't get all the Rare titles that should be on a N64 mini.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
I dunno about the whole list, but I don't know why so many lists are skipping on Wave Race and 1080; two titles that'll almost certainly be there.
ShadowFox08
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Unless stadium 1 and 2 come with their gameboy games, I don't see it happening.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Even if it means increased cost to the system, I really hope Nintendo can do a deal with Microsoft, Activision and THQ Nordic (?) to get Goldeneye, Rare games and WWF No Mercy on there.
Taliban Stan
Member
If those are the two I'm thinking of (the more technical wrestling games), then definitely. Everyone I knew with a N64 played those games a ton, whether they had them or they had a friend with it. I'd love to see those.
I guess Rare games are out of the question.
World Drivier Championship isn't probable, but I'd like to see it.
I have 11 usable HDMI ports. The HDMI port on the front of my AV receiver is perfect for these.
Sorta Maximus
Member
I tried to make a cool, balenced list but I failed as that's likely impossible. I also don't see how the N64 library could support the price of four controllers, the lack of Rare Replay games, and the lack of a Goldeneye entry. IMHO, N64 games are way more suited to Virtual Consoles, there's just not enough timeless entries left without Rare. Or better yet, just remake Super Mario 64, Wave Race 64, and Paper Mario on the 3DS, call it a day.
I'd rather Nintendo make an all-in-one GB / GBC / GBA Classic Combo portable. Bundle all the great potable games including Tetris GB with a quality backlit IPS Screen. I'd pay $150 for one of those.
I'd rather Nintendo make an all-in-one GB / GBC / GBA Classic Combo portable. Bundle all the great potable games including Tetris GB with a quality backlit IPS Screen. I'd pay $150 for one of those.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Oh God all of these "worthless without Rare" posts. I mean, 1) no, and 2) Rare games are overrated as fuck.
The N64 line-up on the Wii U VC would already be a fantastic collection, and is probably mostly in line with what we'd get, with a handful dropped off and a couple random wildcards.
The N64 line-up on the Wii U VC would already be a fantastic collection, and is probably mostly in line with what we'd get, with a handful dropped off and a couple random wildcards.
PS2 version was better
Bruce Springsteen
Member
Because of obvious licensing issues, zero chance of WWF No Mercy or Wrestlemania 2000
31GhostsIV
Banned
Yep. Especially after I dug my 21 year old N64 out of the cupboard for some sweet No Mercy action only to find that it had decided to stop working.
EvilChameleon
Member
I would love to see Animal Forest on this. Though we're more likely to see Animal Crossing on a GameCube Mini.
Yeah that would be cool, but unless Nintendo are sitting on a fully translated into several other languages version, probably not
Sorta Maximus
Member
Well, I don't know if Nintendo will make a N64 Classic. The good news either way is that after Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora's Mask 3D, and Star Fox 64 3D on the 3DS, I have to imagine that more N64 remakes will come eventually. I have no doubt that someday Super Mario 64 will be properly updated with analog controls. An "A-team" produced Wave Race Switch sequel would be awesome. And paper Mario is a likely candidate for a remake someday. I'm honestly out of must have N64 games for me after that.
I pretty much agree. But I do believe they'd only have to go to wwe since they're technically characters and wwe owns their licenses. Whereas other sports games you'd have to go to every each individual assuming they're retired and out of the PA. Still don't see it happening.
Nightmare452
Member
Alright, I'll make a list as well and see how it closely resembles others (feel free to comment/add suggestions I may have missed). I also will prioritize Nintendo published games over others, since its easier to have in the mini that way.
My N64 mini collection (no specifc order):
1) Super Mario 64 - cause obviously.
2) Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - may be GOAT, so gotta be here.
3) Mario Kart 64 - It needs a Mario Kart, and battle mode!
4) Donkey Kong 64 - Nintendo owned, so no issue to have it on the mini.
5) StarFox 64 - again, owned by Nintendo, so easy to add.
6) Super Smash Bros. -Needs to be in this collection.
7) Wave Race 64
8) Mario Party 2 - Overall better than #1, and a party game, so it scratches of having that genre.
9) Paper Mario - Needs an RPG, and its the birth of a current Nintendo franchise.
10) Banjo Kazooie - it kinda needs to be here, and I guess MS willbe willing to cooperate with Nintendo. I dont see Conker ever making it, since its an M rated game.
11) Goldeneye 007 - Its too popular to not be in a N64 collection. Somehow, they make it work and this is in for sure.
12) F-Zero X - Again, popular franchise, would gain major points to add it in this collection.
13) Kirby 64 Crystal Shards - It need a Kirby game, otherwise its not a Nintendo collection
14) Pokemon Snap - Odd and popular enough that they add it, just for fun.
15) Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Again, hard not to include this. N64 had some good Star Wars games, so add this gem. This overtakes Rogue Squadron in my mind.
16) Glover - Gotta add some more good yet obscure games, so this is in.
17) Mischief Makers - Personal fav, and also a fan classic and great game. This goes in.
18) Turok 2 Seeds of Evil - Its Turok and another great FPS, so its in.
19) WWF No Mercy - I and many have so many young memories of playing the WWF games on N64, so one game needs to make it.
20) 1080 Snowboarding - Cause it needs a sports game, and Mario Tennis/Golf arent are memerable.
Damn, I missed a lot of gems.
My N64 mini collection (no specifc order):
1) Super Mario 64 - cause obviously.
2) Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - may be GOAT, so gotta be here.
3) Mario Kart 64 - It needs a Mario Kart, and battle mode!
4) Donkey Kong 64 - Nintendo owned, so no issue to have it on the mini.
5) StarFox 64 - again, owned by Nintendo, so easy to add.
6) Super Smash Bros. -Needs to be in this collection.
7) Wave Race 64
8) Mario Party 2 - Overall better than #1, and a party game, so it scratches of having that genre.
9) Paper Mario - Needs an RPG, and its the birth of a current Nintendo franchise.
10) Banjo Kazooie - it kinda needs to be here, and I guess MS willbe willing to cooperate with Nintendo. I dont see Conker ever making it, since its an M rated game.
11) Goldeneye 007 - Its too popular to not be in a N64 collection. Somehow, they make it work and this is in for sure.
12) F-Zero X - Again, popular franchise, would gain major points to add it in this collection.
13) Kirby 64 Crystal Shards - It need a Kirby game, otherwise its not a Nintendo collection
14) Pokemon Snap - Odd and popular enough that they add it, just for fun.
15) Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Again, hard not to include this. N64 had some good Star Wars games, so add this gem. This overtakes Rogue Squadron in my mind.
16) Glover - Gotta add some more good yet obscure games, so this is in.
17) Mischief Makers - Personal fav, and also a fan classic and great game. This goes in.
18) Turok 2 Seeds of Evil - Its Turok and another great FPS, so its in.
19) WWF No Mercy - I and many have so many young memories of playing the WWF games on N64, so one game needs to make it.
20) 1080 Snowboarding - Cause it needs a sports game, and Mario Tennis/Golf arent are memerable.
Damn, I missed a lot of gems.
FlaygletheBagel
Banned
Earthbound 64. You heard it here first.
Never going to happen
Truth.
I think it would have between 10 and 15 games (20 would be uncharacteristically generous), all Nintendo's, no licenses so these are my picks:
Mario 64
Wave Race 64
F-Zero X (with expansion)
Paper Mario
Sin & Punishment
Smash Bros
Star Fox 64
Kirby 64
Yoshi's Story
Zelda OOT
Zelda MM
Mario Kart 64
Mario Golf
Mario Tennis
Pokemon Snap
Dr. Carroll
Banned
You can sell this with 10 games and no Rare and it'll still be nostalgia gold:
1. Mario 64
2. Mario Kart 64
3. Mario Party 2
4. Super Smash Bros.
5. Ocarina of Time
6. Majora's Mask
7. Star Fox
8. F-Zero X
9. Yoshi's Story
10. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
11. Pokémon Stadium
12. Paper Mario
That's a dozen games developed or at least published by Nintendo. If they wanted to pad it out a little more for a longer list, you still have great stuff stuff like Kirby, Mario Tennis, Pokémon Snap, Pilotwings, 1080 Snowboarding, Wave Racer and several more in their publishing catalog.
Non-Rare third parties offer stuff like Bomberman, Mystical Ninja Goemon, and Ogre Battle. There's also the arcade sports games like NFL Blitz, fighters like Mortal Kombat Trilogy, random stuff like Earthworm Jim...this console didn't have a PS2-sized catalogue or anything but you can easily ship it with a solid collection of 10-20 great games.
A bigger wildcard than rare games, for me, would be whether they include any previously unreleased content (as they did with Star Fox 2 for the SNES Classic. I remember reading only a few thousand people ever got a 64DD, so any content released for it would be basically new games for the public at large.
1. Mario 64
2. Mario Kart 64
3. Mario Party 2
4. Super Smash Bros.
5. Ocarina of Time
6. Majora's Mask
7. Star Fox
8. F-Zero X
9. Yoshi's Story
10. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
11. Pokémon Stadium
12. Paper Mario
That's a dozen games developed or at least published by Nintendo. If they wanted to pad it out a little more for a longer list, you still have great stuff stuff like Kirby, Mario Tennis, Pokémon Snap, Pilotwings, 1080 Snowboarding, Wave Racer and several more in their publishing catalog.
Non-Rare third parties offer stuff like Bomberman, Mystical Ninja Goemon, and Ogre Battle. There's also the arcade sports games like NFL Blitz, fighters like Mortal Kombat Trilogy, random stuff like Earthworm Jim...this console didn't have a PS2-sized catalogue or anything but you can easily ship it with a solid collection of 10-20 great games.
A bigger wildcard than rare games, for me, would be whether they include any previously unreleased content (as they did with Star Fox 2 for the SNES Classic. I remember reading only a few thousand people ever got a 64DD, so any content released for it would be basically new games for the public at large.
Frost Walrus
Member
Extreme Padding Edition
Super Mario 64
Pilotwings 64
Wave Race 64
Mario Kart 64
Star Fox 64
Yoshi's Story
1080
F-Zero X
Ocarina of Time
Mario Party 2
Mario Golf
Excitebike 64
Kirby 64
Mario Tennis
Majora's Mask
Paper Mario
Third Party Possibilities:
Bomberman 64
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Bomberman Hero
Mischief Makers
That's 20 games to the 21 the SNES Classic has. You could also go further add games like S&P, Castlevania and several other 3rd party games I guess. Oh, and all the Pokemon games and Smash. (though as mentioned earlier the Stadium games are in a weird place)
edit: and how could I forget DONKEY KONG 64
Super Mario 64
Pilotwings 64
Wave Race 64
Mario Kart 64
Star Fox 64
Yoshi's Story
1080
F-Zero X
Ocarina of Time
Mario Party 2
Mario Golf
Excitebike 64
Kirby 64
Mario Tennis
Majora's Mask
Paper Mario
Third Party Possibilities:
Bomberman 64
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Bomberman Hero
Mischief Makers
That's 20 games to the 21 the SNES Classic has. You could also go further add games like S&P, Castlevania and several other 3rd party games I guess. Oh, and all the Pokemon games and Smash. (though as mentioned earlier the Stadium games are in a weird place)
edit: and how could I forget DONKEY KONG 64
Agent_Carnage
Member
They will probably include Mario Party 2 over Mario Party 1. Those mini games in MP1 where you have to spin the control stick were fucking brutal. Also they had some lawsuits because of it. MP1 is not happening.
I think Nintendo could hash a deal between Rare/Microsoft to include some Rare games in there. As Nintendo did allow Xbox Live sign in stuff for Minecraft Switch.
I think Nintendo could hash a deal between Rare/Microsoft to include some Rare games in there. As Nintendo did allow Xbox Live sign in stuff for Minecraft Switch.
Realistically both Zelda games will be on this thing.
Super Mario 64
Mario Kart 64
Star Fox 64
Wave Race 64
Pilot Wings 64 (why isn't the original on the SNES?)
Donkey Kong 64
Ocarina of Time
Majoria's Mask
Mario Party (1,2, or 3)
Pokémon Stadium
Pokémon Snap
Super Smash Bros
Banjo & Kazzoie
Yoshi's Story
1080 Snowboarding
F-Zero X
Paper Mario
Perfect Dark
GoldenEye is in IP hell. Nintendo owns the orignal. Rare developed it. Microsoft owns Rare now. Activision owns the 007 license now. Too many parties involved with their own competing interests.
Super Mario 64
Mario Kart 64
Star Fox 64
Wave Race 64
Pilot Wings 64 (why isn't the original on the SNES?)
Donkey Kong 64
Ocarina of Time
Majoria's Mask
Mario Party (1,2, or 3)
Pokémon Stadium
Pokémon Snap
Super Smash Bros
Banjo & Kazzoie
Yoshi's Story
1080 Snowboarding
F-Zero X
Paper Mario
Perfect Dark
GoldenEye is in IP hell. Nintendo owns the orignal. Rare developed it. Microsoft owns Rare now. Activision owns the 007 license now. Too many parties involved with their own competing interests.