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RE: Remembering the Apple Pippin, Apple’s Failed Console Entry
The Nintendo 64 was launching in 1996. I remember the commercials. So many people were looking forward to getting an N64 console for about $200 at a Fred Meyers near you for Christmas. So, we got one. So, that might have been another reason people didn't know about Apple as we were all in loved with the newest Nintendo console. Nintendo was like the Michael Jordan of game consoles in the 1980's. Over time, it could be argued that Sony and Xbox has been possibly doing better than Nintendo since after the 80's in some ways perhaps. I grew up with Nintendo and I generally prefer Nintendo. So, I'm very bias haha.
Oh yeah, Nintendo launched the Nintendo 64 with a media blitz that was mind boggling for many reasons. Fans reciprocated with excitement for Mario 64 as well. Such a well orchestrated launch. Apple and Bandai should be ashamed of the marketing they did for the Pippin at launch.
Get in (N) or get out. I was playing Mario 64 so much around that time. And then, I was playing Sim City. Yeah, Apple epic fail. Oh, Mario Kart 64 was addicting.