The N64 is probably my favorite console of all time along with the original Playstation. There was such innovation going on with both consoles that has never been mirrored since. Super Mario 64 basically changed the way 3D gaming was done. Sure it was not the first 3D game out but it perfected the way they controlled and was pioneering. Games like Fade to Black came out prior but controlled terribly to where they hindered the experience. Goldeneye was also revolutionary in that it showed consoles could do first person shooters and also introduced stealth elements(silenced weapons, hit-location on enemies, free-aim, sniper rifles etc). Then came Ocarina of Time which aside from the great gameplay and puzzles, introduced z-aiming which is still seen in gaming today and context-sensitive buttons. 4 player split screen was also awesome. The N64 did not do as well as everyone had hoped or suspected, not by a long shot. Maybe it was a failure, but I love that console.