Today I'm toying with a modern Nintendo 64. This is the Analog 3D and it's letting me play Zelda and Golden Eye and Pokemon Snap and even more precious gems on a modern 4K TV. It's got HDMI output so good it made me feel like a kid again cuz it's not just scan lines.Analog CRT video modes try to recreate the sensation of electrons lighting up games. And boy does it look great. Only now my split screen window is as big as an entire '90s TV.I can plug in actual N64 pads or brand new wireless ones from 8bit do ...

Group 1 - In the late 1980s, Nintendo dominated the gaming industry with a 95% market share in Japan and 83% in North America, but this changed dramatically by the mid-1990s due to Sony's entry into the market [1][2] - The introduction of CD-ROM technology by Sony allowed for larger game sizes and lower costs, prompting Nintendo to consider upgrading from cartridge-based systems [2] - A partnership was formed between Nintendo and Sony to leverage Sony's technology while Nintendo maintained strict control over third-party licensing, but this partnership soon faced significant challenges [2][3] Group 2 - The partnership between Nintendo and Sony collapsed when Nintendo discovered a control rights loophole in their agreement, leading to Nintendo secretly negotiating with Philips [3][4] - At the 1991 CES, Sony was blindsided by Nintendo's announcement of a partnership with Philips, prompting Sony to launch the PlayStation independently, which became a major success [3][4] - The PlayStation sold approximately 100 million units, while Nintendo's subsequent console, the Nintendo 64, struggled due to its reliance on cartridges and high costs [3][4] Group 3 - The conflict between Nintendo and Sony exemplifies a "prisoner's dilemma," where both companies prioritized individual gains over collaboration, leading to suboptimal outcomes for both [4] - The dynamics of repeated interactions in trade negotiations, such as the U.S.-China tariff disputes, reflect similar patterns of behavior seen in the gaming industry rivalry [4][6] - The strategies employed in these repeated games highlight the importance of cooperation and the potential pitfalls of short-sighted tactics [4][6]