Highlights
- The N64's legendary games continue to hold a special place in gamers' hearts, despite advancements in technology.
- Fans are reminiscing about their childhood gaming memories with the N64, showcasing how time has changed the industry.
- Compared to current game prices, the cost of games and consoles in the past, such as the N64, seem surprisingly high.
A gamer has discovered an incredibly nostalgic receipt for an original Nintendo 64 that their grandfather purchased. The flashback has fans remembering their early gaming experiences with the N64 and shows how time has changed the gaming sales and the industry at large.
The N64 got its start in Japan in 1996, gradually spreading to the west from 1996 to 1997. Although it's been technically left behind in the many years since, the console remains a positive memory for many gamers who grew up with it. Its then-revolutionary graphics were extremely impressive, and it hosted legendary Nintendo games like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.
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Now, a gamer going by the username NinBendo1 has shared an old receipt they found dating back to 1998. In it, one can see that the buyer picked up an N64, an extra controller, and the game F1 Pole Position64. The purchase cost £182.97 before a £20 discount, which is equivalent to about $514 USD if it were purchased today. This puts the cost of the N64 bundle above what fans were expected to pay for the PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch.
Time Changes Everything, Including Gaming
Gamers in the comments are extremely nostalgic over the find, with many remembering their days with the N64 fondly. Others have lamented the loss of the retailer, Comet, which was a major UK electronics store that shut down in 2012. Some told stories about their time with the N64, sharing memories of being a child or teen during the 1990s when it and the original PlayStation launched, which both led to a slew of iconic games and series that remain popular to this day.
Players also pointed out that although fans have lashed out at game prices rising to $69.99, that's comparatively inexpensive to what games were selling for when this receipt was created. Pre-discount, F1 Pole Position 64 sold for £54.99 on the receipt, or roughly $90 in current USD conversions. Through microtransactions, add-ons, and expansions, some games these days end up selling for more than that, but base game prices have largely slipped in comparison to their peak.
Gaming has changed a lot since 1998, with lifelike visuals, powerful hardware, and constant internet connectivity now the standard. However, the N64's gaming classics have still held up over the years. Although they visually look a lot more blocky than today's AAA games, many fans still enjoy revisiting their N64 favorites on systems like the Nintendo Switch through streaming options like the Nintendo Switch Online library.
N64
The Nintendo 64 was a considerable upgrade from the SNES. It allowed the company to produce games in the 3D space and was responsible for bringing Super Mario into a new age by giving him a 3D platforming adventure. The N64 is home to some of the most iconic games ever made.
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- September 26, 1996
- Hardware Versions
- N64
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $199
- Weight
- 2.42 lbs.
