Remember the Nintendo 64? It officially released on September 29, 1996, and was a huge step forward in video game entertainment. During its era of development, Nintendo’s SNES and NES had competitors ౠsuch as Sega Genesis and Sony PlayStation. To solidify their position in the video g🍷ame industry, Nintendo needed to release a worthy successor. The result was the Nintendo 64, a console which immensely surpassed consumer expectations and is now regarded as one of the, if not the greatest, consoles ever made. The Nintendo 64 is a masterpiece system with enormous potential.

When it first released, players were bewildered by unprecedented 3D graphics and enormous 64-bit worlds. Even ❀today, people are finding new ways to modify their consoles and unlock capabilities of Nintendo 64 consoles and accessories. Nin🌼tendo ensured players were well equipped by providing a plethora of accessories to enhance gameplay. They are one of the few bold risk-taking video game companies that have had high success with their products.

There are plenty of lesser-known accessories that are built to enhance gameplay. A device such as an N64 Passport al🍎lows y🏅our console to run games from other regions. An N64 Passport is more valuable today since purchasing a new Nintendo 64 from a foreign country is potentially cheaper.

It's not difficult to see why so many people love Nintendo 64. Its emphasis on multiplayer makes it a console for all to enjoy. Unbeknownst to many, there are at least 20 unreal capabilities of the 🧔Nintendo 64.

20 U🅺sed Nintendo 64 = Brand New Nin🐭tendo Switch Dock

Since Reddit user posted a picture of his Nintendo 64 dock for ♑the Nintendo Switch, countless attempts have been made to convert Nintendo 64 consoles into a Nintendo Switch dock. No this is not an official dock created by Nintendo, but it should be because it is freaking awesome.

Nintendo Switch side-by-side with its predecessor is fitting since the Nintendo Switch is the first major console, and Nintendo console, to use game cartridges since the Nintendo 64. This simple enough mod expands the width of N64's cartridge port to store Nintendo Switch🌺 consoles. Yes, the Nintendo Switch has a console case, but fans of Nintendo 64 may prefer a case which captures the essence of Nintendo and its history. This mod will render your N64 console broken without careful modification.

19 Bio Sensor Lets Players Control With Their Heartbeat 🔥

The advanced technology that the Nintendo 64 utilized can seem like a technology﷽ that has yet to come out. The futuristic nature of this technology makes it seem crazy that it wasn’t developed further. Since it only released inꦰ Japan, most North American players would not have heard of it.

The Bio Sensor let players control with their heartbeat. This accessory was designed exclusively for Tetris 64 and was packaged with its purchase. If your heart beat’s pace quickened, you would earn better results in the game. You must attach the device to your earlobe for it to capture your heartbeat rhythm. This product is potentially dangꦉerous since pla🔥yers could have heart failure or injure themselves when trying to increase their heart rate. Safety could be why the product never released in North America or was given a successor.

18 Firs💯t Video Ga꧃me Console To Use Rumble Technology

You may not have guessed it, but the Nintendo 64 was the first large-scale video game console to use rumble technology. Nintendo 64's plugged into the bottom of the N64 controller and activated when firing a weapon or receiving damage. Rumble Pak could be purchased separately, but also came bundled with Star Fox 64. Finding Star Fox 64 with an unopened Rumble Pak would be a rare find! Titles such as Super Smash Bros., GoldenEye 007, Donkey Kong 64, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, and WWF No Mercy all supported Rumble Pak.

Without Nintendo 64's innovative Rumble Pak, we wouldn't have seen the advances built into today's controllers. Controllers such as Xbox One's which are more advanced and have vibration in triggers have won awards which they owe to Nintendo 64's innovation. They may be terrible at earning a 🔯profit, but as long as Nintendo continues to push research and development, they will remain as industry leadꦇers.

17 𝕴 Take A Trip Around The World With N64 Passport 🧸

There have multiple versions of an N64 Passport including the N64 Passport Plus III, which allow you to play games from regions other than North Ameri𒉰ca. Making use of the N64 Passport is quite simple once you have purchased a functional one. Since 🙈Nintendo 64 consoles are so rare these days, having an N64 Passport is more valuable than ever.

The N64 Passport is a cartridge with a cartridge slot on its top. Insert the alternate region game into the cartridge slot of the N64 Passport and insert it into the cartridge port of the Nintendo 64. After you have turned your Nintendo 64's power on, proceed through the N64 Passport menu. From the "Select Cheat Codes" option, select your game and sꦏwitch to the required region. Start the game with the cheat code chosen, and you will notice games from other regions will work.

16 ꩵ Transfer Data Between Consoles With The Coౠntroller Pak

Although most Nintendo 64 game cartridges use internal storage as their primary save source, there are several that require an N64 Controller Pak for proper function. The N64 Controller Pak is still compatible with many titles as a secondary source and is be💜neficial to use if you own one. Since the Controller Pak inserts into the bottom of a Nintendo 64 controller, it can be removed and transferred between controllers and systems.

WWF: Attitude, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, The World Is Not Enough, and Spider-Man are among the games that require a Controller Pak for saving. N64 titles such as Super Mario 64, Mario Party 2, Donkey Kong 64, and Banjo Kazooie do not need a Controller Pak and instead used internal game cartridge storage. With 256 kilobits (32KB) of storage, it uses limited memory for its size when compared to today'sꦺ SD cards. SD cards today are way smaller and can be purchased with 32GB of memory for about $12.

15 𒅌 You Can Clean Your Nintendo 64 With A Nintendo Cleaning Kit

For those who haven't cleaned a Nintendo 64 before, they may find difficulty locating satisfactory instructions. Numerous methods such as blowing on the cartri𒁏dge slot and using a wet cloth can damage your Nintendo 64 further and should only be done with proper instructions.

There are countless sources on the internet that provide unsafe methods for cleaning your console. The website of ifixit.com lists acceptable✱ metho♈ds for cleaning Nintendo 64. Although Nintendo 64 Cleaning Kits are rare, they can be found on the internet for approximately $50. For the most authentic cleaning of your Nintendo 64 console, game paks, and other accessories, buy this kit. The instructions are straightforward, the methods are improved by Nintendo, and you'll be using a rare Nintendo product.

14 Notice▨ably Improved Picture With S-Video Cables

prov🐲ide improved picture compared to standard RCA cables via the MultiAV port. As the safest way to significantly improve your picture quality, S-video is an exceptional alternative. Opting for third-party S-video cables could further enhance your picture in comparison to Nintendo S-video cables. Nintendo 64 is not capable of high-definition or 4K, but it does have options to upgrade its picture quality.

Using an RGB𒀰 booster is currently the most popular method for gaining extraordinary picture quality through modding for Nintendo 64. We woꦚuld not recommend attempting to add an RGB booster without prior N64 modding experience since it requires soldering and could potentially damage your system. For the safest way to improve your picture quality, opt for S-video.

13 ൩Who Needs Friends When You Have Pikachu?

No, it's not VR, but it is Nintendo 64 VRU. VRU (Voice Recognition Unit) is compatible with Hey You, Pikachu! and Densha de Go! 64. It allows players to speak to the console and control in-game actions with their voice. It can be regarded as a less advanced version of Xbox'ꦚs Kinect.

VRU did not become a Nintendo hit since wasn't very popular with gamers a👍nd critics, but it was a step in the right direction ꦡand the inspiration for later technology to come. The Wii Speak is very similar to this device.

When purchasing this device, you should consider the tone of your vo꧟ice. It is designed for children who have higher pitched voices. Adults and teenagers have issues having their voice read which is another reason why VRU was lackluster.

12 Reset Controller Thumbstick With L+R+Start ꧃

One of the most common problems with the Nintendo 64 is controller stick drift on its controllers. The controller's thumbstick may not necessarily be malfunctioning as it can be attributed to the console thinking the thumbstick is pushed in a di🌳rection.

To fix controller stick d♔rift issues, press L+R+Start while the thumbstick is in the relaxed position and you'll notice the controller fix itself.

It is likely many have returned or attempted to repair their Nintendo 64 controllers over this small issue. It is a significant design flaw in the Nintendo 64 controller, but at least it can be fixed easily. Nintendo had the foresight to implement a quick fix. Qui൲ck fixes are something we need more of in newer consoles. Gamers can't get enough of simple solutions.

11 Arcade J๊oystick For Nintendo 64!

Of course with titles such as Mortal Kombat 4, Killer Instinct Gold, WWF No Mercy, Mortal Kombat Mythology, and Pokémon Stadium, the Nintendo 64 was bound to receive an arcade joystick sooner or later. The most popular arcade stick released for the🌃 Nintendo 64 was the Arcade Shark which is featured in this photo. With all buttons placed conveniently beside each other, and a giant joystick in the middle, it is the perfect dev♓ice for competitive fighting games as well as many others.

InterAct, the company who created Arcade Shark is the same organization behind the creation of Nintendo 64 accessories such as the GameShark code device, racing wheel, TremorPak, and other accessories such as memory cards and a unique controller. Search for InterAct devices since they are one of the top third-party Nintendo 64 companies. We wouldꦯ recommend avoiding the GameShark because of a significant number of malfunctioning Gamesharks.