The N64 is one of the top 3 systems ever released by Nintendo along with SNES and Wii. The game library is pretty large and boasts a variety of racers, shooters, and rpgs/platform rpgs. The N64 gave us that first glimpse of extremely open world game play and 3D characteristics. This was the last system to feature cartridge based games with quick load times. In an era when Playstation was marketing their franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Tomb Raider, Nintendo took a more "fun" approach to the N64. One of the greatest things about the N64 is that it's built very sturdy and strong. The console and games can take a pretty good beating and still keep on working. There are a good variety of games that are fun for the whole family. I think this is a great console to own for anyone who was a gamer in the 90s or anyone looking for a starter console for their kids.