While most retro gamers still lift an eyebrow at news surrounding modern consoles (then quietly return to their SEGA Game Gear), sometimes a little backwards compatibility will go a long way.

The new Nintendo 3DS features an analog nub that will allow the portable gaming device to serve as a basic emulator for N64 games. This is great news for nineties gamers looking for a machine that double dips and will play the games of old as well as the new releases.

Start paging through your N64 library and get ready to revisit them on the Nintendo 3DS.

Super Mario DS Played on the Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo64 to 3DS, 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 ratings

Tags: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 64, Sega Game Gear

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