The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
Written By: LaMarcus Wilkerson
A short time ago, my friend and I rediscovered a hunk of plastic that brought us great joy during our childhood. Totally in awe of our discovery, we gently blew away the dust bunnies that covered the exterior of the device and plugged it into his TV so we could relive those blissful days.
The little piece of heaven that we found under a pile of clothes was a Nintendo 64. Since 1996, when the Nintendo 64 was introduced, the gaming world hasn’t been the same.
No one could have guessed the impact it would have on the lives of kids who have experienced its awesomeness.
What made the Nintendo 64 so unique during its time was its controller, which was unlike any other during its time. Gamers aboard were allowed to mark their target accurately and strike with precision by using the analog stick it featured.
Popular games during the N64 era were “Super Smash Bros”, “The Legend of Zelda” and “Golden Eye 007”.
Each game had its own uniqueness when gamers would use the analog stick. In “Super Smash Bros”, the analog stick could move Mario closer so you could punch Sonic in the kisser. While playing “The Legend of Zelda”, it could be used to slice an opponent in half. Or in “Golden Eye 007”, it could be used to survive in a multiplayer match with a friend.
I didn’t use this tool to my advantage. Regardless, I relive the console’s legacy and enjoyed the ecstasy it produced.
#1, there is little about the actual system or anything in this article other than that the controller had an analog stick. #2, I didn’t know that Sonic was in Smash Bros. for the N64….could have sworn he appeared in Brawl on the Wii. Must be my mistake.