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Nintendo files trademark application for Nintendo 64 controller and more
slightconfuse
Banned
Look forward to not being able to by it
Final Verdict
Member
I've been wanting a N64 ever since I got rid of mine to upgrade to GameCube as a Kid.
Really hoping I'll be able to find one of these when it comes out.
Yes yes yes! I would love to have those again!! Two of my childhood favorites!Rösti;243985669 said:
Just got me thinking - how awesome would it be if Nintendo partnered with MS/Rare to get Playground games to make a new Diddy Kong raceing for both Xbox and switch?! Will never happen, but would be amazing...
Saucestin_Roast
Member
This BETTER happen. Please do it in the different transparent colors the N64 was originally available in. Oh baby... That would get my blood going.
I would buy it even without Goemon for half a dozen other games, but Goemon games would be most welcome. Though I guess you mean the first one, and I think the second one is too often overlooked.
By the way, was Goemon 64 II the first 4-players platformer?
Definitely interested to see this for the upscaling potential. N64's low res makes it hard to go back to, especially on HD TVs. Shouldn't be a problem to get Microsoft to play ball. It's really the one third party they would need on this thing.
I wonder about the controller situation though. They simplified things with the SNES Classic by offering two in the box (presumably) so they don't have to have single-controller SKUs. I don't think they are going to pack these with 4 N64 controllers, so they will have to sell them separately. That, and the fact that these are bigger/more complex, and it makes me wonder what the price point on them will be. And hopefully supply won't be an issue on them...
(Also I hope they come in multiple colours.)
I wonder about the controller situation though. They simplified things with the SNES Classic by offering two in the box (presumably) so they don't have to have single-controller SKUs. I don't think they are going to pack these with 4 N64 controllers, so they will have to sell them separately. That, and the fact that these are bigger/more complex, and it makes me wonder what the price point on them will be. And hopefully supply won't be an issue on them...
(Also I hope they come in multiple colours.)
Is it really so impossible that Nintendo does a deal with Microsoft/Rare to include their titles on a potential N64 Mini or N64 VC?
They brought Minecraft to Switch, why not bring their old Rare titles to N64 Mini for some free money? $5-10 of every Mini sold or however much per every VC title sold on Switch would add up fast and they'd have to do essentially zero work.
They brought Minecraft to Switch, why not bring their old Rare titles to N64 Mini for some free money? $5-10 of every Mini sold or however much per every VC title sold on Switch would add up fast and they'd have to do essentially zero work.
Neff
Member
I can see them going out of their way to get GoldenEye.
N64 shooters haven't held up well at all. FPS on a single analog stick is rough as hell
Azure Phoenix
Member
I have absolutely no interest in an N64 Mini without Rare's games, they propped that system up for years. Also no Pokemon Stadium 1/2 (lack of Transfer Pack support), and I doubt they'd give us a translated F-Zero X Expansion Kit as the headline game.
Lightning_Roller
Banned
My god......
It's really happening, isn't it?
It's really happening, isn't it?
Yeah. Still getting Mario 64, Kart, the N64 Zeldas, Smash Bros., Yoshi's Story, Mario Party, etc. would be pretty cool.
Vital Tundra
Member
No perfect dark would be a black mark on such a system.
WordAssassin
Member
Watch them pull another StarFox 2 and be like "Includes finished never released Super Mario 64-2!"
Actually, I could see them putting Animal Crossing on it. That came out for N64 in Japan but not the US, right? Watch as Nintendo releases Animal Crossing for mobile and N64 Classic Mini but Switch is left with nothing.
Shake shake!
Actually, I could see them putting Animal Crossing on it. That came out for N64 in Japan but not the US, right? Watch as Nintendo releases Animal Crossing for mobile and N64 Classic Mini but Switch is left with nothing.
Shake shake!
No Body Harvest? SMH Miyamoto still holding the Rockstar grudge lol
Armorines? I bought that at the time, and thought it was distinctly average compared to Goldeneye and Perfect Dark.
Earthbound64
Banned
Sorry, but no.
I just really wish they'd clarify their position on this. Like, if they're abandoning VC, just tell us, y'know? Why beat around the bush for so long? Are they just hoping they'll get a few more Switch sales off of people expecting/hoping for VC before they say it's not coming? I mean, it just seems like the writing's on the wall here (NES aside, I guess), but Nintendo won't say a thing. Frustrating time to be a Switch owner who likes/wants VC, I'll tell ya.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
My entire gaming life has led to this moment.
Nintendo 64 Classic Mini GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nintendo 64 Classic Mini GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I'm on Team no N64 mini.
I'd rather they just bring N64 games to switch.
If an N64 Classic Edition was to exist though I would expect 16 games, 2 controllers (up to 4 supported) and it would cost at least $100.
N64 games on VC are like $10/ea. and as far as the games go there's;
Ocarina of Time
Majoras Mask
Mario 64
Mario Kart
Star Fox 64
Mario Party 2
Mario Golf
Smash Bros.
Mario Tennis
Donkey Kong 64
Paper Mario
Kirby 64
Harvest Moon 64
Yoshi's Story
1080 Snowboarding
Pokemon Snap/Pokemon Stadium
Though I wouldn't be surprised if Majora's mask didn't make the cut.
EDIT: I guess there's 20 N64 Games for Wii U so you can take that list and knock a few off and you'll be at 16 no problem.
I'd rather they just bring N64 games to switch.
If an N64 Classic Edition was to exist though I would expect 16 games, 2 controllers (up to 4 supported) and it would cost at least $100.
not like you'll find one to buy for that price.
N64 games on VC are like $10/ea. and as far as the games go there's;
Ocarina of Time
Majoras Mask
Mario 64
Mario Kart
Star Fox 64
Mario Party 2
Mario Golf
Smash Bros.
Mario Tennis
Donkey Kong 64
Paper Mario
Kirby 64
Harvest Moon 64
Yoshi's Story
1080 Snowboarding
Pokemon Snap/Pokemon Stadium
Though I wouldn't be surprised if Majora's mask didn't make the cut.
EDIT: I guess there's 20 N64 Games for Wii U so you can take that list and knock a few off and you'll be at 16 no problem.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I don't think it's far fetched that 2017 Microsoft would be willing to strike a deal with Nintendo to get Rare's stuff on there.
this. modern analog stick please!
Naked Snake
Member
Yeah and these Mini/Classic consoles aren't competing with Xbox or traditional consoles. It should be like getting the deals to include any other 3rd party game, which Nintendo has done on the previous two Minis.
I wouldn't be surprised if the limited production run off these system is at least partially related to game licensing deals that Nintendo struck with third parties. It must be much easier to license something for a short and definite time period.
Chezzymann
Member
GC Mini 2019 lets go
Ninja Scooter
Member
Like half of those aren't going to be feasible due to licensing issues. Which is a shame.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I'm surprised to hear this love for Goemon. I had this game when I was a kid and I loved it but when remembering it I always thought maybe it wasn't such a great game and I just loved it cuz I was a kid.
Turns out I had great taste.
While four players is what the N64 is known for, since I'll likely end up getting one for the single player, I kind of hope there'd be a cheaper option with only one controller.
Funnily, my mother keeps asking me when they'll come out with one of those. She's rather smitten with these mini systems even if she's not really into games.
jts
...hate me...
No way they'll ship it with 4 controllers. Too much cost for too occasional use. 2 at best, imo.
uncelestial
Member
Paper Mario
^ You forgot this
Blast Corps
Resident Evil 2
Doom 64
San Francisco Rush
Bomberman 64
Ogre Battle 64
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
Wipeout 64
Bust A Move 99
Harvest Moon 64
Rayman 2
Gauntlet Legends
Cruis'n World
Frankly, I'm guessing they'll work out how to get the license from Microsoft for the Rare games. Perfect Dark, Diddy Kong Racing, Killer Instinct, Banjo Kazooie, Golden Eye, can probably be safely counted on.
Alter_Fridge
Member
Wasn't DKR made by Rare?
uncelestial
Member
Ah, it was, thanks - edited
ElMexiMerican
Member
Incoming N64 Mini with Mother 64 finished and released.
Calm Mind
Member
We would be lucky to get a third of that.
uncelestial
Member
daTRUballin
Member
Yes! It's happening!
Although it's weird how it's happening this soon?
Although it's weird how it's happening this soon?