N64 Importers

[frogofdeath]

The Nintendo 64 if the only system I have ever actively sought out imports for. I find it to be incredibly easy to play imports on, even without modifying the console or the cart. Back in 2001, I imported Sin and Punishment and thus started my N64 importing. Good, solid game and with most of the game in English, an easy place to jump into importing. Since then I have built up a small collection of titles as I find them on the cheap. Some of my personal highlights have been Wave Race Rumble Edition and Virtual Pro Wrestling 2. I tend to look for games that are either Japanese exclusive, but will also pick up titles that I never bought the U.S. version of (Mario Golf, Majora's Mask). The only other requirement I have is that the game must be complete - there's just something about the artwork on the boxes that I really enjoy.

Just curious to see what other N64 importers have to say. Any favorite games? Exclusives I should be on the look out for?

[Parodius Duh!]

umm.....how do you play the games without modifying the console? there is no way they will fit unless you cut those tabs out of the cartridge slot.

[Milk Thistle]

Back when my brother had an N64 we imported the Evangelion game when it came out because the screenshots looked sick, it was absolutely terrible and we never tried importing anything again.

I hear that Bangaioh for the N64 is good stuff, though. A different version from the Dreamcast one. Shame there isn't really many exclusives.

[Parodius Duh!]

Back when my brother had an N64 we imported the Evangelion game when it came out because the screenshots looked sick, it was absolutely terrible and we never tried importing anything again.


Yeah, that game is total garbage, I could see it putting anyone off from importing haha.

Sin & Punishment is probably the best title to import, it should have been released here it would have been a hit!

[Aussie2B]

You can use a pass-through device.

To the best of my knowledge, I'm the only other serious N64 importer around here, except for when Importaku shows up on occasion. I only collect Japan-exclusives (although that includes games that only got released in Japan and Europe because I don't want to deal with PAL carts). Here's my collection, minus the first Doraemon which I recently picked up:

http://inverteddungeon.com/triacesuperfan/storage/n64import_collection.jpg

And here's my manufacturer's box of Wonder Project J2, along with goods related to the game:

http://inverteddungeon.com/triacesuperfan/storage/wpj_collection.jpg

As if it's not obvious, Wonder Project J2 is my favorite N64 import. I also have a real soft spot for Getter Love!!, and Bomberman 64 is good fun. If you like card games, 64 Hanafuda and 64 Trump Collection are good. Fushigi no Shiren 2 is an excellent dungeon crawler, and Super Robot Taisen 64 is a solid strategy RPG. Goemon: Mononoke Sugoroku is a good card battler like Culdcept, and if you like Virtual On, there's Custom Robo (and its sequel). In fact, I'd recommend almost every game I have on one level or another. Onegai Monster is probably my least liked since the frame rate is just awful. Although something like Yakouchuu II I can't really play at all unless I become fluent with Japanese, so I can't make a call one way or the other on that.

[Milk Thistle]

Man, Wonder Project... That girl was the Nintendo mascot over there for awhile, she was everywhere, they really seemed like they wanted a new franchise. But there was only one game, right?

I really have always liked the Japanese N64 box arts, and I think it's one of the last consoles to still use the cardboard cases.

Nintendo really dropped the ball on the N64 by not making it backwards compatible with the SNES or even the NES, too. They stuck with the cart format despite all the drawbacks, they at least could have used the backward compatibility as a trump card over the CD based systems. Would be a must own system if it played all 3.

[frogofdeath]

You can use a pass-through device.
Ditto. One was thrown in with my purchase of Sin and Punishment, plus a GameShark does the same thing. For me, that equals "easy".


And here's my manufacturer's box of Wonder Project J2, along with goods related to the game:
Cool beans! Since you have a whole box I am assuming they all the the controller pak that was included? Is it just a blank or was there something specific to Wonder Project J2 already saved on there?

Anybody ever look for a copy of Mario no Photopie? Not sure it would be fun to play, but the concept seems interesting enough and supposedly it is rare in Japan. Few months back I had a chance to pick up a copy, near mint condition, for $25 shipped but didn't. More surprised by the prices listed on eBay recently (some over $100 and usually sun faded).

Anybody out there have a copy of Last Legion UX? I would love to find a complete copy of this game, but the best I've done so far is cart only on eBay.

[Aussie2B]

Wonder Project J2 is a sequel. You can see the first game in my picture too. It's on Super Famicom and stars a boy named Pino. It's a fantastic game too, but I like the sequel more. I don't know about Josette being a mascot. Wonder Project J2 was kind of a blip on the horizon, although it did get a bit more attention than the average N64 game considering it was the 4th release I think (after Super Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, some shogi game). Nintendo didn't really have anything to do with it either, since it was developed by Givro and published by Enix. Givro disbanded not that long after WPJ2 and the composer died on top of that, so a third game wasn't meant to be. Square Enix did release a mobile port not that long ago, though.

I actually don't have the controller paks in those. I don't know if they were removed at some point or if they were manufactured that way and needed them put in later. The game had completely generic paks, though. No special data, no special design. The only thing special is that the games come with a WPJ2-themed controller pak sticker that you could place on it. All of my copies do have those. I think the copies of Doubutsu no Mori with controller paks are basically the same.

That's strange about Mario no Photopi. Last I heard there wasn't much demand or interest in it. But there's a ton of price gouging going with N64 imports. Since not many people are into it and not many copies of games are put up for sale on eBay, sellers try to take advantage of ignorance and price games sky high. My collection would definitely be built a lot faster if I didn't have to immediately pass on 95% of the listings I see, either because of outrageous BINs or the fact that most sellers just list the same games that got US releases over and over. If a game starts at a low opening bid, I think the majority of N64 imports shouldn't go over around $25. Including Mario no Photopi, to be honest. Last Legion UX is another one where I've come across a couple people that think it's rare or worth big bucks, but I don't buy it. It just rarely comes up for sale on US eBay, which isn't unusual. I doubt it's any rarer than other Hudson releases like Getter Love!! If any Hudson release should be considered rare and valuable, it's Bomberman 64.

[Milk Thistle]

Wow, Nintendo didn't even make it. I never realized that.

I have a bunch of Japanese gaming mags and Nintendo promotional stuff from the time the N64 was launching, and that J2 girl is all over everything. I just assumed she was the launch mascot over there.

[Aussie2B]

If you got anything that prominently features Wonder Project J2 (like mags with the game on the cover or posters or whatever) that I don't have and you're willing to sell, I might be interested. I'm always looking to add to my WPJ collection. I know I'm missing the Gamest EX Dec. 96 issue, for example, but there could be even more magazines with cover features for all I know.

[Milk Thistle]

If you got anything that prominently features Wonder Project J2 (like mags with the game on the cover or posters or whatever) that I don't have and you're willing to sell, I might be interested. I'm always looking to add to my WPJ collection. I know I'm missing the Gamest EX Dec. 96 issue, for example, but there could be even more magazines with cover features for all I know.

I have some of the Famimag 64 mags you have, any of the other stuff is in boxes so I don't know exactly what I have. Probably Gamest/Famitsu/Arcadia, I have a ton of those from the mid-90s to present. I always buy old/cheap magazines whenever I'm in Japan (from Book Off especially), they're just cool to look at. Wouldn't be worth selling for me, most of them were like 200Y each. I just knew who that girl was off the bat and I've never even played the game.

[Mayhem]

Anybody ever look for a copy of Mario no Photopie? Not sure it would be fun to play, but the concept seems interesting enough and supposedly it is rare in Japan. Few months back I had a chance to pick up a copy, near mint condition, for $25 shipped but didn't. More surprised by the prices listed on eBay recently (some over $100 and usually sun faded).
I've got a copy here CIB, can't recall how much I paid for it, wasn't an awful lot. I don't have that many Japanese N64 games, most of my collection is American. Nothing PAL, I went the complete importing route again with the console ;)

[frogofdeath]

That's strange about Mario no Photopi. Last I heard there wasn't much demand or interest in it.
I hadn't even heard about this game until about 6 months ago. Not sure how rare it is, especially with the relatively high number or copies that have been popping up on eBay lately.

Last Legion UX is another one where I've come across a couple people that think it's rare or worth big bucks, but I don't buy it. It just rarely comes up for sale on US eBay, which isn't unusual. I doubt it's any rarer than other Hudson releases like Getter Love!! If any Hudson release should be considered rare and valuable, it's Bomberman 64.
I would probably pay slightly more for a complete copy of Last Legion UX. I remember reading about this game in an old Nintendo Power and it sounded amazing. That was at the top of my "most wanted" for months and months until I finally realized it wasn't coming out stateside. It wasn't until much later that I was even aware it was released in Japan. That's my main reason for looking for this game, plus I've read it's really not too bad gameplay wise.

As for Bomberman 64, do you guys think it is really that good of a game or is it just the fact that it was one of the last games for the N64? (Or was it the last?) I've thought about looking for this one, because I generally enjoy Bomberman games so it would get some play time.

[Aussie2B]

Yeah, it was the last release in Japan and seems to be pretty rare as a result. It's not the best Bomberman (I'd probably go with Neo Bomberman, and I haven't even played the Saturn one), but it's definitely a very good one and has a lot of variety going for it since it has four entirely different modes of play. But it sure as hell isn't fun enough to warrant the $300-500 people have spent on it in the past. Now it's more around $80-90, though. I got it before all that insanity happened, so it was only about $30 for me, which was plenty reasonable for the entertainment if offers.

[SpaceFlea]

I also collect JP N64 games CIB. In fact, I'm going for a complete set.

I'd have to say the game I was "originally" most excited about was Tetris 64. I bought it and CIB 4 bio-sensors (took forever to scrounge up). Then, unfortunately, I finally played the game. Needless to say, it is terrible. The fact is the game isn't nearly exciting enough for the bio-sensors to have any effect on it. Very disappointing...

[buzz_n64]

umm.....how do you play the games without modifying the console? there is no way they will fit unless you cut those tabs out of the cartridge slot.

Gameshark works just fine for me.

[StealthLurker]

I tried to get into n64 imports, but the pickings are pretty slim in terms of titles I would actually like. Reminds me of trying to get into the FM Towns Marty or import 3DO... just small handfuls here and there compared to other platforms.

Some of the stuff I've picked up in the past. Other than the titles that have been mentioned, some interesting titles (imho) is the Super Robot Wars game (love Dancouga), Dezaemon and Mario 64 rumble edition. Picked up 15-20 other titles but the only notable one I remember from that was Rakuga Kids.

Nice things about n64 imports though is that they're relatively less expensive than other import platforms and there is much less competition for items so collecting for it is "easier".

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/jviloria/N64/n64.jpg

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[Aussie2B]

I don't know if I'd say N64 imports are less expensive than others. For the games that have comparable entries on other contemporary systems (either ports or games in the same series), the PlayStation and Saturn games are almost always cheaper. And N64 games usually cost more to ship from Japan, so that sucks too. Although you're right in that with the lack of popularity, the N64 doesn't have much in the way of import grails that everyone wants. Sin & Punishment is often the only Japan-exclusive that people even know about, and it only pulls in about $40-50 (although I'm sure the Virtual Console release killed a lot of the demand). There are titles more expensive than that, of course, but there aren't a ton of people going after them. It's probably legitimate rarity pushing those ones up more than anything else.

[StealthLurker]

I don't know if I'd say N64 imports are less expensive than others. For the games that have comparable entries on other contemporary systems (either ports or games in the same series), the PlayStation and Saturn games are almost always cheaper. And N64 games usually cost more to ship from Japan, so that sucks too. Although you're right in that with the lack of popularity, the N64 doesn't have much in the way of import grails that everyone wants. Sin & Punishment is often the only Japan-exclusive that people even know about, and it only pulls in about $40-50 (although I'm sure the Virtual Console release killed a lot of the demand). There are titles more expensive than that, of course, but there aren't a ton of people going after them. It's probably legitimate rarity pushing those ones up more than anything else.


Well the point of view in which I was coming from when I said "less expensive relative to other platforms" comes from me thinking this:

If someone wanted to get into n64 collecting in a comprehensive way...

1. library is somewhat small to begin with
2. very few "high dollar" games (100+ USD).
3. you might even say that the "big ticket" games on the jpn n64 don't command much to begin with compared to say the heavy hitters on SFC, Megadrive, PC-Engine, Famicom, etc
4. less competition so prices might not even get to "market value" or more in some auctions

So yeah weight per unit and size will push prices up a bit vs per unit on another platform, but if you wanted "all the must haves" plus a few of your personal likes... the overall cost is gonna run you much less in the long run.

So for example you might be grabbing things at 10-20 shipped for say 20 units with the occasional 50-120 shipped unit here and there. On say SFC or whatever, there is more likely a chance that there are 40-50 units you want and they average somewhere between 30-50 shipped. In addition there are 10-20 100+ games you'd like to someday pick up.


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[theclaw]

How rare/expensive is a Choro Q 64 2 cart? That doesn't look to appear often in the west.

[frogofdeath]

Mario 64 rumble edition
Is the rumble feature executed well in this version of Super Mario 64? I have the Wave Race rumble version and I feel like the game included rumble just to include rumble. In other words, force feedback is not nearly as fine tuned as say Star Fox 64 or Ocarina of Time.

[Colorado Rockies]

I only have one N64 import and it's Animal Forest )Animal Crossing).
I may start collecting more in the future and I definately want to play Sin & Punishment.

[importaku]

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I actually don't have the controller paks in those. I don't know if they were removed at some point or if they were manufactured that way and needed them put in later. The game had completely generic paks, though. No special data, no special design. The only thing special is that the games come with a WPJ2-themed controller pak sticker that you could place on it. All of my copies do have those. I think the copies of Doubutsu no Mori with controller paks are basically the same.


If your lucky enough to find a copy of doubutsu no mori thats brand new theres actually data on the controller pak, exactly like there was in the gamecube version. When you play it for the very first time with the controller pak in you get a famicom game in the post when you save.

Been a very long time since i bought anything N64 but it's a fun console to own.

[Aussie2B]

Oh really? That's pretty cool. I wonder if anybody ever used a DexDrive to upload the save.

As for Choro Q 64 2, It really shouldn't be that expensive or rare to the best of my knowledge. I wouldn't spend more than, say, $20 for a complete copy.

[importaku]

I had the same idea at one point but finding a unused copy of animal forest is reall REALLY hard hehe, some people say it's new & then you open it & it looks like new but then you put the controller pak in & bam, no omake data. The problem was after it's been used once the welcome omake data deletes itself just like it did with the gamecube version.

[frogofdeath]

Same basic topic, slight tangent: Anybody here collect for the N64 DD? For some odd reason this system really intrigues me, but I've never taken the plunge (mainly due to the high price tag). Personally, I would not need to collect all the games, but I would love to own the system, F-Zero Expansion and Sim City.

If you do have one, where'd you find the system or did you have to resort to eBay? Did you get a good deal?

[Aussie2B]

I've flirted with the idea of getting a 64DD for years, but I feel like I missed the chance to get a good lot for a few hundred dollars a few years back. The stuff is just so dang expensive now (and I thought it was too expensive then, sheesh).

Plus it doesn't help that I feel like if I was to buy a 64DD, I should just go all in and get a full set, since it seems like a waste of money to piece together one. I'm not a big full set kind of person, but when the library is that small and the stuff so expensive, I feel like I need to get the most out of it by having all of the games.

I really want to play the F-Zero Expansion Kit someday, though. I need to race Big Foot, haha. I so want to listen to the new music tracks too. I love the F-Zero X soundtrack to pieces.

[SpaceFlea]

The complete Radnet systems (came with all but two games) were selling for BIN $500 for a very long time up until a couple years ago. Then, seemingly over night, they began to command $1,300 at auction. Apparently you aren't the only person intrigued by the system. I'm very annoyed that I passed on it numerous times at $500 just because I wasn't collecting outside of Sega items at that time and I figured the price was pretty stable. Then again, I thought the same thing about Earthbound when it was at $200. My precognitive abilities are a complete fail. :(

[frogofdeath]

Well sounds like I am in a similar boat. I first started looking for a DD around 2003-2004. Still relatively expensive then, but definitely more manageable. The sad part is the complete lack of games (I'm sort of surprised Nintendo even released it!). Other than the two already mentioned, I can't think of ANY DD game that looks remotely interesting/playable. Any other game somebody is dying to play on the 64DD?

[Mayhem]

I have everything for the 64DD here. Prices must have gone up in shunts, because I paid $350 including shipping for everything bar the two rare games some 6-7 years ago, which also included a bunch of flyers and other promotional documents. I think I paid about $200-250 each for the other two titles and around $50 for a boxed keyboard. So under $1000 easily for all programs. And yeah, I've seen how much the price has gone up today.

[Milk Thistle]

The 64DD would be a lot cooler if it played Famicom disk titles.

It is hands down the ultimate obscure Nintendo hardware, though.

[frogofdeath]

Or at least had a cool mascot, ala Diskun.

Mayhem, is the golf game even worth playing? With such a high price tag I would hope the title was at least decent.

Also, do you need a Japanese N64 to play the DD? Or will it work with a US console?

[Aussie2B]

It'll work on a US N64. But if you want to play the F-Zero X Expansion Kit, you need a Japanese copy of F-Zero X (the original cart version, that is).

I've heard that the golf game is pretty good, but considering how much people spend on it, I'd try to convince myself that it's good too, haha. It's still just golf in the end, and I bet it doesn't compare to something like Neo Turf Masters.

Other than SimCity 64 and the F-Zero Expansion Kit, I'd really like to give Doshin the Giant a try. I suppose the sequel too, if only to learn what the hell it plays like. I suppose the English European GameCube release renders the first Doshin a bit obsolete, though. I mean, PAL GameCube games can play on a US GameCube with a freeloader or some such, right?

[Milk Thistle]

It'll work on a US N64. But if you want to play the F-Zero X Expansion Kit, you need a Japanese copy of F-Zero X (the original cart version, that is).

I've heard that the golf game is pretty good, but considering how much people spend on it, I'd try to convince myself that it's good too, haha. It's still just golf in the end, and I bet it doesn't compare to something like Neo Turf Masters.

Other than SimCity 64 and the F-Zero Expansion Kit, I'd really like to give Doshin the Giant a try. I suppose the sequel too, if only to learn what the hell it plays like. I suppose the English European GameCube release renders the first Doshin a bit obsolete, though. I mean, PAL GameCube games can play on a US GameCube with a freeloader or some such, right?

AKAIK the Cube Doshin the Giant game was exactly the same as the 64DD one just upgraded.

[Aussie2B]

Yeah, I know. I think the graphics were a little improved, but the best part is that it's in English. It's just a shame that the US didn't get a release.

[fishsandwich]

Here's a post of LAST REGION I did a while back... lots of pictures

http://digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71944&highlight=legion+import+nintendo

I used to be a quasi-"hoarders" type of collector until a couple of years ago. I have thinned the herd considerably since then.

I had a great collection of N64 imports. I'm getting rid (or have gotten rid of) all but three... Sin & Punishment, Bakuretsu Muteki Bangaio, and Dezaemon 3-D. If you knew how much I've sold off and how little I'm keeping you'd know just how fantastic these games are.

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[frogofdeath]

Here's a post of LAST REGION I did a while back... lots of pictures

http://digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71944&highlight=legion+import+nintendo
Not sure this is truly a "Fatal error" as the message says, but the link isn't working.

[fishsandwich]

Not sure this is truly a "Fatal error" as the message says, but the link isn't working.

Hmmm... I clicked on it and it's working. Anyone else having problems following the link? I'm using my work computer and it does weird things with browsers sometimes. I'll try and correct.

[SpaceFlea]

It works for me.

[Aussie2B]

But it's not working for me, haha. Talk about inconclusive answers.

[frogofdeath]

Still not working for me. This is the message I keep getting:

"Fatal error: Class 'vB_Template' not found in /home/digitpress/digitpress.com/forum/dbtech/vbshop/hooks/postbit_display_complete.php on line 21"

Back to the topic of the 64DD, was following one on eBay that recently ended. This was for the console only, no games. The reserve was not met and it never went past $380. In fact, I believe that was the price with two days remaining.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150635011332&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_4266wt_1132

[fishsandwich]

Still not working for me. This is the message I keep getting:

"Fatal error: Class 'vB_Template' not found in /home/digitpress/digitpress.com/forum/dbtech/vbshop/hooks/postbit_display_complete.php on line 21"

Back to the topic of the 64DD, was following one on eBay that recently ended. This was for the console only, no games. The reserve was not met and it never went past $380. In fact, I believe that was the price with two days remaining.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150635011332&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_4266wt_1132

Try this...

http://digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71944

It's nearly the same address but it's not highlighting the "last" and the "legion"


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[Mayhem]

Back to the topic of the 64DD, was following one on eBay that recently ended. This was for the console only, no games. The reserve was not met and it never went past $380. In fact, I believe that was the price with two days remaining.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150635011332&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_4266wt_1132
Hmmm... I personally believe the reserve was too high despite it being the rarer retail version (as opposed to the earlier yellow box Randnet edition that was sent direct to people subscribing first), especially given there is no software either.

[frogofdeath]

Mayhem ~ Yeah, I agree. I think $380 is too high for just the DD, at least throw in one game! Now if only more listings would have this happen, maybe starting and buy it now prices wouldn't be so ridiculous.

fishsandwich ~ The second link works for me. But, you're making me more and more jealous! I really need to find Last Legion UX, complete in box (this may be my new "holy grail"). At the very least I want to at least play the game on my N64.

[Mayhem]

Then again, I've seen someone put up just the DD unit by itself (no box, no packaging, no manuals, no nothing else) for $300 so... that's pie in the sky territory too :p

[Kyle15]

Go for Sin and Punishment. Totally worth it!

[BlastProcessing402]

There's another relatively painless way to play imports if you don't have a passthru or a Game Shark but you do have a gamebit screwdriver. You can swap the back of the import cart with the back of a local cart you don't care about (I used Castlevania 64, which I actually got for free brand new thanks to some weird rebate Best Buy had going on at the time). Since the carts on the N64 are all the same shape regardless of region, unlike SFC and SNES carts where they're totally different, this is pretty easy and painless.

I only have two imports, both of the Virtual Pro Wrestling games, and I do have a passthru adapter and a Game Shark, so I didn't really need to do it, but I had just gotten a gamebit, and I felt like playing around and opening things up and stuff, so I just swapped the backs for fun. I forget what the other donor cart I used was.

[Terpor]

I'm actually planning to buying both Super Nintendo & Nintendo 64 systems from a friend who lives in a Lynchburg and he was planning to ship the package USPS Flat Rate Medium Size box, but it's obvious that both systems wont fit the box. So is it possible to fit both consoles in the large size flat rate box?

[Radiantdawn]

I definitely plan on importing N64 games. Just found a supplier selling them in great condition for a reasonable price. One of my favorite systems. Collection will come together as the money allows, but definitely excited to start. When I can purchase a fami com converter, will start that collection too. GREAT thread! Love IT!

[Videogamerdaryll]

N64 Import Games are my favorite..

One Complete N64 Import Game stays on my shelf,untouched as I won it in a contest..

I have a few loose games to play but otherwise I can't afford to collect N64 Import Games as I have too many hobbies.

Right now I have a few complete N64 Import Games listed on ebay..videogamerdaryll


To play the Import Games I have:

yea systems dusty
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[Videogamerdaryll]

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[Niku-Sama]

that cart condom looks like it works alot better than the riser

[Radiantdawn]

I removed the plastic tabs from my system. Took some work, but I was able to remove just the tabs and keep the plastic part and the dust doors so it doesn't look modded. It's working great. I only have one import Mario kart 64. It was much cheaper to buy the Japanese version, and besides some Japanese text it seems to be the same as the US version. Very playable.

[Videogamerdaryll]

that cart condom looks like it works alot better than the riser

Yes..very much so..It's so simple,low profile ..and you don't have to mod the system to use it or play imports..

[gamebaka]

I have great memories of this system. I've bought it on launch date, and although there were not many games available (even for the whole year of 1996 only a few games...) I've played titles like Super Mario 64, Pilotwings 64 or Wave Race 64 like crazy. The system had its flaws as well, but the graphics seemed to me much cleaner than on Saturn or PS. I always liked that. Nowadays the look of the games comes across a bit outdated but the game play value is still there.

Over the years I've collected all games, accessories, console editions, and magazines, for Nintendo 64 and 64DD. The library is pretty small, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. There are still many exclusives as well.

The 64DD prices have come down a bit again from a few years back. It's still nice to create some tracks for F-Zero X. Other than that, I haven't used this system in years.

My favorite games in no particular order: Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Wave Race 64, Yuke Yuke Trouble Makers, Blastdozer, Golden Eye, Zelda (Ocarina), Ogre Battle 64, Bangaioh, 1080, F-Zero X, Banjo Kazooie, Perfect Dark, Star Twins, Mario Golf, Diddy Kong Racing, Mario Tennis, Virtual Prowres 2, Tetris 64, Tsumi to Batsu, Mario Story, Doubutsu no Mori, Smash Bros.

[Ken0h]

You can use a pass-through device.

To the best of my knowledge, I'm the only other serious N64 importer around here, except for when Importaku shows up on occasion. I only collect Japan-exclusives (although that includes games that only got released in Japan and Europe because I don't want to deal with PAL carts). Here's my collection, minus the first Doraemon which I recently picked up:

http://inverteddungeon.com/triacesuperfan/storage/n64import_collection.jpg



What are those two games to the bottom right?

[SparTonberry]

I can't remember the exact Japanese name, but the second to last is Irritating Stick (only released on PS in America).

[xelement5x]

The very bottom right one is Yakōchū II: Satsujin Kōro (夜光虫II ～殺人航路～)
via: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak%C5%8Dch%C5%AB_II:_Satsujin_K%C5%8Dro

[Aussie2B]

Yep, that's them. The Japanese title for the N64 Irritating Stick is Uchhannanchan no Honoo no Challenger: Denryuu IraIra Bou (yes, it's really that long, haha).