The Nintendo 64: A Comprehensive Look at the History, Technology and Success of the N64

The Nintendo 64, stylized as NINTENDO64 and often referred to as N64, is Nintendo's third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit central processing unit, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil. Take a detailed look at this groundbreaking system, as author Randy S. Lacombe explores the technology, development, and critical reception of the N64.