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Expansion Pak For Nintendo 64
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Binding: Video Game
Brand: Nintendo
EAN: 0045496860165
Edition: EXPANSION PAK FOR NINTENDO N64 SYSTEM (EXPANSION PAK ONLY, NINTENDO 64 SYSTEM)
Label: EXPANSION PAK FOR NINTENDO N64 SYSTEM
Manufacturer: EXPANSION PAK FOR NINTENDO N64 SYSTEM
MPN: Unknown
Platform: Nintendo 64
Publication Date: 1998
Publisher: EXPANSION PAK FOR NINTENDO N64 SYSTEM
Studio: EXPANSION PAK FOR NINTENDO N64 SYSTEM
Features:- Cartridge is inserted into Nintendo 64 console; doubles original 4MB of memory, for a total of 8MB
- Increases screen resolution from 320 x 240 pixels up to 640 x 480 pixels, for a much finer, crisper
- Allows games to have larger worlds, longer animation sequences, and much more complex gameplay. This
- Required for games such as Donkey Kong 64
- Made by Nintendo
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Editorial Review:
The Expansion Pak allows the random access memory (RAM) of the Nintendo 64 console to increase from 4 megabytes (MB) to 8 MB of contiguous main memory. With the help of an included key, the Expansion Pak fits into the slot that is below a removable panel on the top of the N64 console. Game developers can take advantage of the increased memory in several ways, including making games that are more visually appealing. Some games will allow players to choose a "high-resolution" option, increasing the screen resolution from 320 by 240 pixels to as much as 640 by 480 pixels--creating crisp, high-definition graphics. The Expansion Pak utilizes Nintendo 64's capability for 32-bit, 16.7-million-color display with 256 levels of transparency (alpha)--bringing your games to a new level of realism. Instead of reusing texture data, games can buffer a larger number of textures for a more distinct look.
Other ways for developers to utilize the larger memory is by setting a higher frame rate, longer replays, and more animations. Games also can have more sophisticated artificial intelligence, which allows computer-controlled characters to be smarter, literally. Games can offer more characters and vehicles, and contain larger, more complex levels and worlds. Some games like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask require the Expansion Pak, while others such as Perfect Dark require it for access to all of the game's levels and features. See our list of Nintendo 64 games that take advantage of the Expansion Pak's extra power.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Useful for any N64 owner.
You need this to play perfect dark as well as Donkey Kong. It also helps (but is not required) for track and field, and tony hawk's pro skater 1 and 2.
so yeah, if you want to play perfect dark or donkey kong, get this. otherwise, its not essential to play most games.
Rating:  - Nice expansion pack!
This sure gives the Nintendo 64 some breathing room. It's nice and works well. It allows my boys to play Donkey Kong and they love it.
Rating: - A nice inexpensive way to enhance visual clarity on an aged console
The Nintendo 64 memory expansion pak upgrade is not vital for the most part, in terms of plugging up and playing many of the great titles already released for this console. But there are a few titles that absolutely require this upgrade. The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask and Donkey Kong 64 are two such titles for example, that cannot be accessed without this upgrade. Perfect Dark is one such title which offers minimal gameplay and locks players out of many of it's richer features due to the lack ... Read More
Rating:  - Poor
The product received isn't even what is pictured. What was received is an aftermarket version.
Rating:  - Expansion pak
This gives the N64 more RAM, so more video can be played and faster movement.
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