Unbelievable Discovery: N64 Fan Uncovers Rare Display in Surprising Location
Surprising Discovery: A passionate retro gamer stumbles upon an unexpected gem - a fully functional N64 demo display, found in an incredibly unconventional location Excitedly shared on social media, this extraordinary find has left the gaming community in awe
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A Florida gamer discovered working N64 demo display at pediatric dentist's office, shares screenshots on social media, sparking nostalgia among fans.
The N64, Nintendo's highly successful follow-up to the SNES, introduced iconic games such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
While running an errand, a gamer from Florida stumbled upon an unexpected treasure - a functional Nintendo 64 demo display in an unconventional spot. Eager to share their exciting find, they posted screenshots of the kiosk on social media, captivating fellow retro gaming enthusiasts. The discovery garnered praise from other Nintendo 64 fans, sparking nostalgic conversations about beloved games from that era and inquiring about the display's whereabouts.
Originally released in 1996, the N64 served as Nintendo's successor to the highly acclaimed SNES and housed some of their most popular games of that era. Among them were iconic titles like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Additionally, it was the last home console from Nintendo to utilize bulky game cartridges before transitioning to discs and game cards. Presently, the Nintendo 64's legacy lives on through the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, where games like Excitebike 64 are being added to the N64 app for subscribers with the upgrade. Despite being officially discontinued in 2002, some devoted gamers manage to discover functional consoles in unexpected locations.
Recently, a Reddit user named CraigCorb stumbled upon a working N64 kiosk during his son's pediatric dentist appointment in Lake Mary, Florida. The original poster (OP) shared two screenshots of this finding on the r/retrogaming subreddit. Adjacent to a GameCube kiosk, the N64 cabinet featured two controllers, a CRT display, and a copy of Mario Kart 64 inserted into the console. The appearance of the kiosk reminded onlookers of units commonly seen in retailers like Walmart and Target during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although projects like N64 arcade cabinets have allowed fans to revisit their childhoods, encountering a functioning display at an office remains an unusual occurrence.
The OP mentioned that functional units sold online can range from $500 to $1,000, which is more than double the N64's original price of $199 back in 1996. However, despite this, the console is still not as expensive as rare boxed copies of certain N64 games. A post by CraigCorb on r/retrogaming received over 800 upvotes within three days. In the post, the OP shared that they took the time to play Mario Kart: Double Dash on an adjacent GameCube unit and jokingly mentioned that the N64 was not just for children, but also for parents to relive their own childhoods.
With the continued support for GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo Switch Online service and the contributions of gamers like CraigCorb, the N64's legacy will endure. It remains to be seen what Nintendo will add to the N64 app in the future.
