It's becoming a requirement
Written: Sep 10 '00
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Pros: Cheap, makes some nice little differences
Cons: Some things go unnoticed
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| phungus's Full Review: Nintendo N64 Expansion Pack for Nintendo 64 |
I am one of those people who likes to get the most out of their games. When I'm given the option, I max out the sound quality and all the video options. I want the game to look, sound, and play as best as it can possibly do.
For years, I have been an avid computer gamer. However, my last few computer game purchases have resulted in feeling like I wasted my money due to bugs in the game or just the fact that the game stank. My brother left for college this past august and he decided to leave his Nintendo 64 with me because he was taking his Dreamcast and Playstation with him and just didn't need 3 consoles up there. I took it over with interest.
My biggest hang up with most console systems is that they just don't compare to some high end computer games. I don't care what you say, but there is no 3d console game that compares to the fluidness of Unreal Tournament or Quake III. Because of this, every time I play a N64 game, I feel like I'm taking a step down technology-wise.
The Nintendo 64 expansion pack adds 4 extra megs of memory to the system. For computer folks, 4 extra megs wouldn't hardly make a difference, mostly because of the inefficiency of Wintel-based machines, but I won't get into that. This extra memory increase some games resolution, artificial intelligence, and other options. For the most part, it is there to make the game look better.
I only own 6 Nintendo 64 games - Mario 64, Zelda, Goldeneye, Turok 2, Shadow Man, and Extreme G - XG2. The latter 3 support the expansion pack. Of these games, the most noticable difference the expansion pack made was on Shadow Man. It allowed me to turn up the resolution and the game actually surprised me. It looked GREAT! It looked like a computer game on a Voodoo graphics card.
This new expansion pack is actually becoming a requirement to fully play some titles. I know that Donkey Kong 64 requires it, and Perfect Dark needs it to be able to play the entire game. As time goes on, probably most newer, more complex titles, will either require or at least make use of this card.
Bottom line is this: It only costs around 30 bucks. Don't expect to drop it in and be blown away instantly. It increases the game's performance in many ways that you may not notice off the bat. Before running out to buy one, check to see if the games you own even support it's use. If they don't, then you simply don't need one yet.
Recommended:
Yes
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