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The Nintendo 64 was first back during June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, and March 1997 in Europe /Australia. It was an overwhelming success and also the last major home console to use the ROM cartridge as its primary storage format until the Switch. Eventually, the game console was discontinued in 2002 following the launch of its successor, the GameCube. Many gamers during that time hoped there would be a portable version, and one modder made it a reality.
Unlike other custom N64 portables that rely on emulation, this one uses the real motherboard, which allows it to play actual game cartridges. Featuring a 3.5-inch 320×240 LCD Display, an 18650 battery cell good for 1.5 hours of continuous gameplay, a headphone jack / speakers, plus / minus volume buttons and a 12V DC barrel jack charger to let you play as well as charge at the same time. There’s only one caveat, it doesn’t have an Expansion Pak.
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