Lately I've heard a few comparisons between the Nintendo 64 and Playstation 3. The Nintendo 64 was released a year after the Playstation and faced an uphill battle. The Playstation had it's second generation games hitting the shelves while the Nintendo 64 was showcasing launch titles. The technical specifications between the consoles were close enough that it was irrelevant. The same conditions exist today as the Playstation 3 tries to catch up to a hot Xbox 360. If the Nintendo 64 is any indication, the Playstation 3 will face difficulties.
Still, the Nintendo 64 managed a six-year run and produced some of the most critically acclaimed games of all time. It's final release, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, is among the top-rated titles.
In an interesting footnote, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam was a launch title for the Nintendo Wii.
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