N64 vs. Dreamcast

[SUPERYELLOW]

Wich one is better? State why you think your opinions is true

[Mewtwo152]

Honestly, this doesn't work. The 64 and Dreamcast were different hardware generations. They're too different to compare:

• Comparisons
  N64:
  Released in 1996
  1996-era graphics
  Cartridge system limited memory
  64-bit CPU
  32.9 million sold
  
  Dreamcast (128-bit system)
  Released in 1998
  Online play, albeit limited
  Screened controller
  Disc system allowed for much bigger games
  10.6 million sold

See? And those are just the basics.

[MelonCarty]

Dreamcast, because you can play N64 games on it.

[Bagelsaurus]

As mewtwo said, this is kind of redundant, it's like comparing the Nes to the megadrive.

But as far as things go, I prefer my little N64 in all it's humble zelda and niche title glory.
Dreamcast is awesome, i'm playing Street fighter 3 on it as we speak.

[AgentMantis]

Yeah, they're both really cool systems..

..BUT. If I had to pick.. I chose the 64. What am I gonna play on the DreamCast?

[MelonCarty]

Yeah, they're both really cool systems..

..BUT. If I had to pick.. I chose the 64. What am I gonna play on the DreamCast?

If you know anything about the Dream Cast it's an emulators wet dream no modding required it's really reall really easy to play games I think you can play PS2 games on it as well(emulation)

[AgentMantis]

Honestly, this doesn't work. The 64 and Dreamcast were different hardware generations. They're too different to compare:

• Comparisons
  N64:
  Released in 1996
  1996-era graphics
  Cartridge system limited memory
  64-bit CPU
  32.9 million sold
  
  Dreamcast (128-bit system)
  Released in 1998
  Online play, albeit limited
  Screened controller
  Disc system allowed for much bigger games
  10.6 million sold

See? And those are just the basics.

I never knew how many 64's sold.. I thought it would be more than that -32 million- I didn't think about stuff like that back then. Anyways, 64 owns :D

[t377y000]

well there from different gens, the dreamcast is from the gamecube/xbox/ps2 gen while the n64 is from the saturn/ps1 gen. (that's like comparing the gamecube to the 360)
the dreamcast is graphically better.
they both have great games
the dreamcast has online & internet browser
dreamcast use disk, the n64 use carts & n64 dd carts & has expandable ram
the dreamcast saves on external vmu only, n64 saves on carts or external memory pak
they both have 4 controller ports.
they both have controller ports for accessories merory cards, rumble, ect.

if you ask me the dreamcast could have been the next gen n64 with online & minigames on vmu at the time. if nintendo & sega joined forces thenit would have been beast.

[Swan]

Deamcast had a better CPU, but the library of games weren't that popular. The memory card at a screen and buttons which was new to gaming. Not to mention online play too. Though the popularity and the sales was a failure to Sega's Dreamcast, (which led to stopping production on it early) it's the end of Sega making Counsels and just being a software company.

Nintendo 64 was a 64-Bit CPU System. The library of games were a lot more popular with Nintendo's big franchises. The N64 sold 32.9 million systems worldwide. So it was bigger than the Dreamcast in popularity.

If I had to pick one I'd pick my humble Nintendo 64. The graphics aren't as good as the Dreamcast, but hey, Its got my Goldeneye and Zelda.

[Mewtwo152]

After mulling this over, I suppose I'd choose the N64. Having a full life cycle really helps a console have many great titles. Granted, the Dreamcast had some pretty good games, but not nearly as many (only being around for 3 years opposed to the N64's 5).

Fun fact: N64s were produced in Japan until 2003(!).