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Which of these two '90s Nintendo video game consoles reigns supreme to you?

The Super Nintendo (SNES, Super NES), which was popular in the early to mid 1990s
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OR

The Nintendo 64 (N64), which was popular in the late 1990s and very early 2000s
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CHOOSE WISELY OR GAME OVER! ;)

The N64 was totally the most radical video game console Nintendo had to offer at the time. Not only did it have great actual 64-bit graphics on cartridges, but it also had some of Nintendo's greatest games ever. If I were a 90s kid, I would love playing the N64 with Super Mario 64, Goldeneye 64, Pokemon Stadium 1 and 2, Ken Griffey Jr's Slugfest, Paper Mario, Perfect Dark, and many others. The Super Nintendo is great, but the Sega Genesis sweeps the competition for most of the Super Nintendo's lifespan in my opinion.

I loved the Super Nintendo and it's my favorite video game system. In fact I still play it regularly.

The N64 was awesome too, though. Also, this video described well what the hype was like for the N64. Almost all of what he says I can relate to in 1996, even down to remembering the controls being for sale before the console, and obsessive things I did like spending hours daydreaming what the N64 would be like and, after I got one, not want to get fingerprints on the console.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstl-KRgeK0&t=1s

I loved the Super Nintendo and it's my favorite video game system. In fact I still play it regularly.

The N64 was awesome too, though. Also, this video described well what the hype was like for the N64. Almost all of what he says I can relate to in 1996, even down to remembering the controls being for sale before the console, and obsessive things I did like spending hours daydreaming what the N64 would be like and, after I got one, not want to get fingerprints on the console.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstl-KRgeK0&t=1s

That's awesome. I was only born in '99 and I didn't get to see play with it.

That's awesome. I was only born in '99 and I didn't get to see play with it.


You can play SNES on an emulator.

I grew up with N64, so it kind of has a special place on my heart. I have to admit though, the games didn't age well, and have been outdone many times over in later generations. That isn't the case with the SNES. I got to play many of its games too, and they're 2D perfection. All its best games still hold up really well today.

Overall, it's hard to pick. The N64 was amazing for its time, and I hate docking points for "outdated".

You can play SNES on an emulator.

I know but it's not the same.

I know but it's not the same.


You can plug in a USB controller and play that way. I played most my SNES games on emulator. It was really fun!

You can plug in a USB controller and play that way. I played most my SNES games on emulator. It was really fun!

I could do that but still. I want to play on an actual SNES. Also, to have the full experience I would have wanted to play the SNES in the years 1991-1995.

I could do that but still. I want to play on an actual SNES. Also, to have the full experience I would have wanted to play the SNES in the years 1991-1995.


You could probably find a SNES USB controller online. You can't travel to the '90s though.  :-X The games still hold up well nonetheless, so there's not much of a difference in playing them in 2017 or 1994.

You could probably find a SNES USB controller online. You can't travel to the '90s though.  :-X The games still hold up well nonetheless, so there's not much of a difference in playing them in 2017 or 1994.

I know the games hold up...that's why I want to play the SNES ;D.

You can plug in a USB controller and play that way. I played most my SNES games on emulator. It was really fun!


I did the same thing with Nintendo games.

I have a special place in my heart for both consoles. The Super Nintendo was the first console I ever owned, and the Nintendo 64 was my first 3D console. They both played a huge part in my childhood.

Having said that, I've got to go with the SNES. The N64 has a bunch of great games, don't get me wrong, but the SNES library is arguably the greatest of any console in video game history. I mean, you've got Super Mario World, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Kart, Earthbound, FF4, FF5, FF6, Tecmo Super Bowl, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Star Fox, Super Metroid, Legend of Mana, Link to the Past, and that's just to name a few.

As great as the N64 was, it's impossible to beat a lineup of games that impressive.

I have a special place in my heart for both consoles. The Super Nintendo was the first console I ever owned, and the Nintendo 64 was my first 3D console. They both played a huge part in my childhood.

Having said that, I've got to go with the SNES. The N64 has a bunch of great games, don't get me wrong, but the SNES library is arguably the greatest of any console in video game history. I mean, you've got Super Mario World, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Kart, Earthbound, FF4, FF5, FF6, Tecmo Super Bowl, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Star Fox, Super Metroid, Legend of Mana, Link to the Past, and that's just to name a few.

As great as the N64 was, it's impossible to beat a lineup of games that impressive.

Nice. If only I got to play an SNES.....:\'(.

SNES overall. ::)
But of course N64 for wins for nostalgia, since that was my main Nintendo system as a kid! 8)

Even though I grew up with the N64, and it still holds a special place in my childhood, I'm going to have to go with the SNES. Overall, the SNES has aged better (though there were also some games on the N64 that have aged well).

Even though I grew up with the N64, and it still holds a special place in my childhood, I'm going to have to go with the SNES. Overall, the SNES has aged better (though there were also some games on the N64 that have aged well).

I agree :).

I love both as they had amazing games, but I'm definitely going with the SNES. That console has so much to play on that one could never get bored. :)

I love both as they had amazing games, but I'm definitely going with the SNES. That console has so much to play on that one could never get bored. :)

I also go with the SNES....."Now you're playing with SUPER POWER!".

I also go with the SNES....."Now you're playing with SUPER POWER!".
I've seen those commercials. Nintendo was the bomb with them.  :)

I've seen those commercials. Nintendo was the bomb with them.  :)

Yes, they were 8).

Yes, they were 8).
Did you at least play the SNES with your family when you were a kid?

Did you at least play the SNES with your family when you were a kid?

No, never had one but I want one badly :\'(.

No, never had one but I want one badly :\'(.
Are there any stores that sell old game consoles in your city?

Are there any stores that sell old game consoles in your city?

I don't even know. I do know that on Amazon you can still buy a SEGA Dreamcast and it costs about $100....I could buy a Dreamcast 8)....it came out in 1999 (just like me).

I don't even know. I do know that on Amazon you can still buy a SEGA Dreamcast and it costs about $100....I could buy a Dreamcast 8)....it came out in 1999 (just like me).
Do you have that kind of money?

Do you have that kind of money?

I'll just have to beg my mom and she'll eventually give up and agree to give me $100 ;D.

I'm going with the NES I grew up with. SNES was okay. N64 was starting to not be N

I'll just have to beg my mom and she'll eventually give up and agree to give me $100 ;D.
Let's hope so.

Let's hope so.

She usually does....I also had to beg her to get her to buy my Xbox 360 and Xbox One :-X.

She usually does....I also had to beg her to get her to buy my Xbox 360 and Xbox One :-X.
And how did that work out?

And how did that work out?

I have both a Xbox 360 and Xbox One 8).

I have both a Xbox 360 and Xbox One 8).
which one do you play more?

which one do you play more?

My Xbox One but with my senior year....I don't have much time to play either of them.

My Xbox One but with my senior year....I don't have much time to play either of them.
How many games do you have?

How many games do you have?

About 10 games for my Xbox One and like 30-40 games for my Xbox 360.

About 10 games for my Xbox One and like 30-40 games for my Xbox 360.
I know that feeling. When I had the 360, I had lots of games (although most were demos >:() and the Xbone, I only had 2 (both were Assassin creed games after Ezio)

I know that feeling. When I had the 360, I had lots of games (although most were demos >:() and the Xbone, I only had 2 (both were Assassin creed games after Ezio)

Yeah....also the prices of video games have risen.

Yeah....also the prices of video games have risen.
I know. It f**kin sucks >:( >:(

That's why I haven't got lots of games (unless they're online) in the last few years and the consoles like a PS4, the 3DS or a Switch.

I know. It f**kin sucks >:( >:(

That's why I haven't got lots of games (unless they're online) in the last few years and the consoles like a PS4, the 3DS or a Switch.

True and one thing I also don't like about modern video games is that it takes 5 hours to download before you can play it.

True and one thing I also don't like about modern video games is that it takes 5 hours to download before you can play it.
Yes! I hate that too, but it also depends on the size. Oh, and I hate that there's unnecessary DLC on almost every game.

Yes! I hate that too, but it also depends on the size. Oh, and I hate that there's unnecessary DLC on almost every game.

Yes, another annoyance is DLCs >:(.

Yes, another annoyance is DLCs >:(.
Yeah, but there are some that are good when it comes having extra levels, powers etc. and not when something COD likes to do.

True and one thing I also don't like about modern video games is that it takes 5 hours to download before you can play it.


They raised the price of some video games.

Yes! I hate that too, but it also depends on the size. Oh, and I hate that there's unnecessary DLC on almost every game.


especially on wrestling games.

Yeah, but there are some that are good when it comes having extra levels, powers etc. and not when something COD likes to do.

I mean yeah that is true.


They raised the price of some video games.

Yeah I know and they shouldn't have :(.

especially on wrestling games.
Too much space or unnecessary DLC?


I mean yeah that is true.
Yeah. Hopefully that makes a comeback soon. I want to see good DLC like old games did with expansion packs.

Yeah. Hopefully that makes a comeback soon. I want to see good DLC like old games did with expansion packs.

Yes, I agree.

Too much space or unnecessary DLC?
Yeah. Hopefully that makes a comeback soon. I want to see good DLC like old games did with expansion packs.



unnecessary DLC.

True and one thing I also don't like about modern video games is that it takes 5 hours to download before you can play it.


That's what I love so much about old school gaming. When I hook up my Super Nintendo, I can just pop Super Mario World in the console, turn it on, and start playing the game in less than 10 seconds. I miss when things were that simple.

That's what I love so much about old school gaming. When I hook up my Super Nintendo, I can just pop Super Mario World in the console, turn it on, and start playing the game in less than 10 seconds. I miss when things were that simple.

Yes, a little bit younger than you ;)....so instead of a SNES....I have a PS2. When I put a disc into my PS2 and turn it on.....in 30 seconds or less I'm playing the game.

Yes, a little bit younger than you ;)....so instead of a SNES....I have a PS2. When I put a disc into my PS2 and turn it on.....in 30 seconds or less I'm playing the game.


That's true about the PS2. It only takes a few seconds to start playing a game, and it doesn't have all of the annoying tutorial/DLC/install download/online stuff that I hate about modern gaming. That's a big reason why I see the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era as the last "old school" period in gaming.

That's true about the PS2. It only takes a few seconds to start playing a game, and it doesn't have all of the annoying tutorial/DLC/install download/online stuff that I hate about modern gaming. That's a big reason why I see the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era as the last "old school" period in gaming.

Me too.

That's true about the PS2. It only takes a few seconds to start playing a game, and it doesn't have all of the annoying tutorial/DLC/install download/online stuff that I hate about modern gaming. That's a big reason why I see the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era as the last "old school" period in gaming.
Do you still have any old consoles? I wish I did :\'(

Do you still have any old consoles? I wish I did :\'(


I still have all my old consoles. NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, N64, PS2, Gamecube, Xbox, and even a Magnavox Odyssey 2 I found at a yard sale. I'm something of a retro gaming collector.

I still have all my old consoles. NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, N64, PS2, Gamecube, Xbox, and even a Magnavox Odyssey 2 I found at a yard sale. I'm something of a retro gaming collector.

Damn, you're lucky bruv. The oldest console I have is my PS2 :(. I might buy a SEGA Dreamcast from Amazon though.

I still have all my old consoles. NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, N64, PS2, Gamecube, Xbox, and even a Magnavox Odyssey 2 I found at a yard sale. I'm something of a retro gaming collector.
Damn you're lucky man. I had to unfortunately get rid of all of them >:( >:(

The only ones I have is a 360, One, and PS3. It's just not the same with emulators which I used a few years ago.

Damn you're lucky man. I had to unfortunately get rid of all of them >:( >:(

The only ones I have is a 360, One, and PS3. It's just not the same with emulators which I used a few years ago.

Yeah, emulators just aren't the same.

Damn you're lucky man. I had to unfortunately get rid of all of them >:( >:(

The only ones I have is a 360, One, and PS3. It's just not the same with emulators which I used a few years ago.


That sucks. :(

I almost sold my Nintendo 64 and all of my games for it back in 2005 to help pay for a PSP. Needless to say, I'm glad I didn't make that mistake. ;D

SNES is the greatest. How can any sane man pick the N64 over the mighty SNES!?!?

SNES is the greatest. How can any sane man pick the N64 over the mighty SNES!?!?

Some people are insane....like me :D.

Some people are insane....like me :D.


I assume you like the N64 better. :P

I assume you like the N64 better. :P

Yes....:-X.

Yeah, emulators just aren't the same.
Yeah especially since you can't play with friends.


That sucks. :(

I almost sold my Nintendo 64 and all of my games for it back in 2005 to help pay for a PSP. Needless to say, I'm glad I didn't make that mistake. ;D
Luckily for me though, I can get them all back since there are stores in my city that sell old game consoles including the 7th generation ones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxql4MddLs0

mach!ne_he@d...I have a PSP? Is that bad? :(

That's what I love so much about old school gaming. When I hook up my Super Nintendo, I can just pop Super Mario World in the console, turn it on, and start playing the game in less than 10 seconds. I miss when things were that simple.



Now consoles seem so complicated.  ::)

Yes, a little bit younger than you ;)....so instead of a SNES....I have a PS2. When I put a disc into my PS2 and turn it on.....in 30 seconds or less I'm playing the game.


I have a PS3.  :P

Do you still have any old consoles? I wish I did :\'(


I do have a Gameboy.

mach!ne_he@d...I have a PSP? Is that bad? :(


Not unless you sold off some of your video game collection to get it like I did. :\'(

When did you get a PSP? Those were really expensive when they first launched (like $300). You were lucky if you got your parents to get you one of those as a kid.

Not unless you sold off some of your video game collection to get it like I did. :\'(

When did you get a PSP? Those were really expensive when they first launched (like $300). You were lucky if you got your parents to get you one of those as a kid.

I got mine in 2006 and yeah it did cost $300. I guess I was lucky....:).

I got mine in 2006 and yeah it did cost $300. I guess I was lucky....:).


I got my PSP in April 2005 just a few weeks after it launched. Even though it ultimately wound up getting destroyed by the Nintendo DS in sales, the PSP was awesome when it first launched. The fact that you could play games, watch movies and listen to music all on the same system was revolutionary back in 2005, in an age before smartphones.

I got my PSP in April 2005 just a few weeks after it launched. Even though it ultimately wound up getting destroyed by the Nintendo DS in sales, the PSP was awesome when it first launched. The fact that you could play games, watch movies and listen to music all on the same system was revolutionary back in 2005, in an age before smartphones.

I know and that's why I got one. The original version of the PSP were thick and clunky (mine definitely was). I had so many good memories with my PSP 8).

Classic commercial! 8) 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K783SDTBKmg

Classic commercial! 8) 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K783SDTBKmg

An iconic commercial. 1999 was a great year for video games (though not as good as 1998) and a great year because I was born 8).

An iconic commercial. 1999 was a great year for video games (though not as good as 1998) and a great year because I was born 8).
I know! There were so many great games, unlike today. I wish it was like that right now.

I've played both growing up. My older cousin had a SNES, and most of my friends from school had N64. Due to nostalgia purposes they both win, although N64 wins slightly though. Objectively though I think we can all agree the SNES was Nintendo's greatest console of all time. It had the most diverse lineup of Nintendo titles and was a financial success for the company!

I've played both growing up. My older cousin had a SNES, and most of my friends from school had N64. Due to nostalgia purposes they both win, although N64 wins slightly though. Objectively though I think we can all agree the SNES was Nintendo's greatest console of all time. It had the most diverse lineup of Nintendo titles and was a financial success for the company!

I agree 100%.