N64 gets a contemporary makeover
by JC Fletcher 
{ Jun 18th 2007 at 4:45PM }
The classy white-with-blue light Wii theme can add a touch of awesome to any game console. We won't say anything to impugn the vaunted N64 in any way-- we think the white paint job makes it look damned cool. The paint is nice and smooth, too.
Color variations are nothing new for the N64, but Nintendo didn't release one in white. And they certainly didn't put LED's in it. What do you think about this mod? Can you think of any other consoles that would benefit from some white paint?
Color variations are nothing new for the N64, but Nintendo didn't release one in white. And they certainly didn't put LED's in it. What do you think about this mod? Can you think of any other consoles that would benefit from some white paint?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Michael K. @ Jun 18th 2007 4:48PM
Since Nintendo is barely supporting the N64 on the virtual console, it seems like this is the best we have.
vidGuy @ Jun 18th 2007 4:56PM
Cool mod... I too am hoping for some more N64 VC support, come on Majora's Mask.
For some strange reason, that pic makes me hungry for a Zero bar.
scfruity @ Jun 18th 2007 5:34PM
How about the Gamecube?
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24326
nintendolink007-entertainment @ Jun 18th 2007 5:12PM
You know i was hoping there might be some changes via the VC support for N64 games, but i dont know...the only game i purchased was Mario 64. I much rather have the physical copy in my hands.
Michael K. @ Jun 18th 2007 5:14PM
@2 Zero Bars are awesome.
B-Ry @ Jun 18th 2007 5:32PM
Does It take a lot longer or perhaps even cost nintendo more to bring N64 games to the virtual console or is it just lack of support
Yoshi @ Jun 18th 2007 5:46PM
Maybe if they made a white PS3, I'd buy one, because it would look so darn good with my Wii and my white 360.
hvnlysoldr @ Jun 18th 2007 5:46PM
Cool.
Mr Khan @ Jun 18th 2007 6:00PM
Why do the glacier blue LED's make everything look cooler?
Who else here sends messages to their own Wii just to get the little light on?
hvnlysoldr @ Jun 18th 2007 6:32PM
I keep my Wii in a box until I play with it so I don't get much chance to see its blue glow.
Steve @ Jun 18th 2007 6:33PM
"We won't say anything to impugn the vaunted N64 in any way", Jeeze, JC, what's next? Are you going to stomp your feet and go eat worms because the mean old readers challenged your opinion? I especially loved how you asked "Was there ever a time that it looked okay?" then complained when people, naturally, compared it against other consoles from that era. Good grief! I've even known environmentalists who appeared more open mindeded than you!
vidGuy @ Jun 18th 2007 6:43PM
No kidding, Steve. I stayed out of that mess for a reason. Honestly, even the "super-awesome" graphics of the 360 and PS3 are going to hurt people's eyes 10 years after release. The first foray into 3D left lots of jaggies, and sprites are easier on the eye even in low resolutions, but cmon, the N64 looked great back in the day. I remember saving up for the system and Mario 64 (which I paid way too much for because I lived in Alaska at the time), and that first look at the game was almost inspiring at the time.
beaus27 @ Jun 19th 2007 11:19AM
I don't know what it is, but I have always supported the color white for my consoles. Remember when the original GBA came out: Indigo, Glacier and Polar. Damn right I got the polar. My DS lite is white(of course I got mine on day one). My Wii is...well...
So, yes this White mod for your N64 , warrents a purhcase.
Rubang B @ Jun 18th 2007 7:40PM
Hey commenters, tell me more about these Zero bars. Sell me on the flavor.
samfish @ Jun 18th 2007 10:48PM
"Good grief! I've even known environmentalists who appeared more open mindeded than you!"
I've never known open-minded Republicans, however.
As far as things that need a coat of white paint go, my SNES is pretty much yellow by now...
vidGuy @ Jun 18th 2007 11:04PM
Rubang, I haven't seen a Zero bar in years, but they are kind of like a Milky Way (caramel) + Snickers (peanuts) but with white chocolate. Here's some info courtesy of my favorite places, wiki and google.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZERO_bar
http://www.hersheys.com/products/details/zero.asp
Look at the logo at the hersheys link to see the resemblance to the above pic, in color at least.
tiamat1990 @ Jun 19th 2007 12:26AM
Wow...that is definitely pretty.
Tom @ Jun 19th 2007 3:11AM
I've been seeing this N64 image floating around the web for quite some time now. I was trying to find a better picture to photoshop for a Wii2 mock-up. I think the next Nintendo console should look pretty much like a glossy N64 (taller, of course, like if you had it sitting on a glossy white 64DD). How cool would that be? N64 is THE best looking console of all time!