We’re talking about the Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda series, GoldenEye 007, Mario Kart 64, and the first Super Smash Bros. The console up against the original Playsation, now known as PS1, to it had a tough competition right from the get-go.Īlthough the system always lagged behind its competition when it came to sheer numbers and sales, the Nintendo 64 was home to an array of memorable titles that left their mark on the history. Released in 1966, the Nintendo 64 served as the company’s champion for the original ‘ next-gen console’ wars. The Nintendo 64 is one of the most iconic and memorable gaming consoles in the history of gaming history.