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Gaming Consoles
Nintendo 64 vs 64DD
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
There is not enough scored evidence for an overall winner yet.
This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.
Buy Nintendo 64 if
- You prefer its thermal, power, or physical-design tradeoffs.
- Its games and hardware tradeoffs fit how you play.
- It better matches your home-gaming priorities.
Buy 64DD if
- Its games and hardware tradeoffs fit how you play.
- It better matches your home-gaming priorities.
Category score
Where each product wins
Physical & Power
Nintendo 64
1
64DD
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Nintendo 64 | 64DD |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Primary Source URL The product's listed primary source url specification or capability. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_64 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_64DD |
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | JP : June 23, 1996 [ 1 ] NA : September 29, 1996 [ 2 ] [ 3 ] EU / AU : March 1, 1997 [ 4 ] [ 5 ] CHL / BR : December 10, 1997 [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] | JP : June 23, 1996 [ 1 ] | NA : September 29, 1996 [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | EU / AU : March 1, 1997 [ 4 ] [ 5 ] | CHL / BR : December 10, 1997 | JP : December 11, 1999 ( 1999-12-11 ) |
| Design | ||
| Colors The product's listed colors specification or capability. | — | Black |
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. |
1.1 kg (2.43 lb)
|
1,600 g
|
| Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. | 260 × 190 × 73 mm (10.24 × 7.48 × 2.87 in) | 10.2" x 7.5" x 3.1" |
| Performance | ||
| Gpu The product's listed gpu specification or capability. | SGI RCP @ 62.5 MHz | — |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. | — | 36 MB ROM [ a ] |
| Console GPU The product's listed console gpu specification or capability. | SGI RCP @ 62.5 MHz | — |
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Who wins this showdown?
0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Nintendo 64
50% · 0 votes
64DD
50% · 0 votes
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