Why did N64 lose to PS1?

Part of it was the hardware being difficult to develop for, part was the use of cartridges versus the much larger capacity and cheaper CDs of the PS1/Saturn, and part was Nintendo's rather hostile relationship with third party devs, that led many of it's major publishers to skip the N64, and even the Gamecube.
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Why did the PlayStation beat N64?

In terms of raw computing power, the N64 was the more powerful system. However, in the real world, PS1 games often had better graphics and were larger in scope than N64 games. A big reason for this was the CD format the PS1 used, as opposed to the N64 cartridges.
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Why did the PS1 outsell the N64?

Discs over cartridges also gave the PlayStation 1 the ultimate price advantage, for while the PS1 was $100 more expensive (at $300), games cost on average $10 less than for the N64 because cartridges cost more to produce, so once you've bought your 11th game, the PS1 was the cheaper console to play on.
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Why was PS1 better than N64?

The N64 was three times as fast as the Ps1. However, while the N64 had more juice, the Ps1 did have more to work with since the CD format presented opportunities for higher sound quality, realistic graphics, and smooth gameplay. For Sony's first outing, they held their own against a well-known behemoth.
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Why did the N64 fail?

Nintendo's controversial selection of the cartridge medium for the Nintendo 64 has been cited as a key factor in the company losing its dominant position in the gaming market.
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Nintendo 64 VS PlayStation One

Why were N64 graphics so bad?

-The resolution of most games were 240 and that was stretched to 480 by the N64's visual interface before sending the signal to the CRT TV. The TV itself then added another layer of filtering and blurriness. If you compare those low-res games to native 480 resolution games like Turok 2, you can see the huge difference.
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Did N64 sell more than PS1?

Wikipedia says the N64 sold 32.93 million units worldwide with 20.63 million of them sold in America. It also says the PS1 sold 102.49 million units but doesn't specify the breakdown.
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Was N64 or PS1 stronger?

In terms of raw computing power, the N64 was the more powerful system. However, in the real world, PS1 games often had better graphics and were larger in scope than N64 games. A big reason for this was the CD format the PS1 used, as opposed to the N64 cartridges.
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Was the N64 or PS1 more powerful?

The N64 was developed in coordination with SGI. It is a true 64 Bit system. It should've been a monster of a console. The PS1 was less powered by comparison, and was a 32 Bit system.
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Is N64 or PS1 harder to emulate?

The N64, PS3, Saturn, and Jaguar all have complicated, inane systems that require a huge amount of horsepower to emulate. The N64 is just getting playable on the Pi4, with overclocking for example, but the Dreamcast can often run better. ThePs1 can run on a potato.
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Was PS1 64 bit?

The main microprocessor is a 32-bit LSI R3000 CPU with a clock rate of 33.86 MHz and 30 MIPS.
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Was the N64 really 64 bit?

The N64 uses a 64-bit NEC VR4300 CPU which at face value is a 64-bit CPU.
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Why was PS1 so popular?

The system was fairly affordable, and the games were fairly cheap, as well as because of transition to CD, games held way more memory than traditional cartridges, and the audio/visual quality was exceptional too.
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What has better graphics PS1 or N64?

On the N64 the graphics are smoother and the pre-rendered cutscenes on the PS1 are done in-engine and actually look quite nice. Even though the PS1 version came out later and includes voice acting and some graphical tweaks, the N64 graphics look better overall.
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Has anyone ever beaten every N64 game?

I recently got recommend a video from this guy, Thabeast721. He's been playing and beating every N64 game for a few years now.
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Was the N64 powerful for its time?

While the N64 was a much more powerful system, it was held back by Nintendo's choice to continue with its cartridge format. Those helped with visuals and load times, but ended up bottlenecking the console's true capabilities.
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Was PlayStation 1 32-bit?

The PlayStation, one of a new generation of 32-bit consoles, signaled Sony's rise to power in the video game world. Also known as the PS One, the PlayStation used compact discs (CDs), heralding the video game industry's move away from cartridges.
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Which N64 game had the best graphics?

13 Nintendo 64 Games With The Best Graphics
  • 8 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. ...
  • 7 Rayman 2: The Great Escape. ...
  • 6 Jet Force Gemini. ...
  • 5 Donkey Kong 64. ...
  • 4 Banjo-Tooie. ...
  • 3 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. ...
  • 2 Conker's Bad Fur Day. ...
  • 1 Perfect Dark.
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Is PS2 64 bit?

64-bit consoles, including Sony's own PlayStation 2 (PS2; introduced in the early 2000s). The PS2 offered an ability to play over the Internet, which, combined with the most extensive line of games ever marketed for a console, led to its sales dominance over its 64-bit rivals Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo…
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Was N64 the first joystick?

The Nintendo 64 controller was one of the first game controllers to incorporate analog stick technology as a main feature, intended to provide the user with a wider range of functions such as mobility and camera control.
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Who grades N64 games?

CGC Video Games is the division of CGC devoted to the expert grading of modern and retro video games from the most popular gaming consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation, Xbox and more.
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Why did the N64 use cartridges?

Cartridges load faster and can augment the hardware. The game's code on a cartridge behaves like an extension of the RAM. You don't need as much RAM for the same performance when you have a catridge.
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Who won the 7th gen console war?

The FTC says that "in the United States, Microsoft won Generation 7 with the Xbox 360 pitted against the PlayStation 3," but adds that "Sony won Generation 8 with the PlayStation 4."
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Who won the 16 bit console war?

While Sega had been outperforming Nintendo in 1993, it still carried corporate debt while Nintendo remained debt-free from having a more dominant position in the worldwide market, even beating Sega in the North American and US market winning the 16 bit console war.
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What rivaled the ps2?

As a sixth-generation console, it competed with Nintendo's GameCube, Sega's Dreamcast, and Microsoft's Xbox. It is the best-selling video game console of all time, having sold over 155 million units worldwide, nearly triple the combined sales of the Dreamcast, GameCube, and Xbox.
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