The Nintendo 64, a console celebrated for its groundbreaking games and unique controller, also ventured into a more aesthetic realm that was quite rare at the time: colored game cartridges.
Out of the 296 games released in North America, 42 had the distinction of being encased in something other than the standard gray.
This not only made them stand out but also added a collectible element to these games.
Let’s dive into the vibrant world of colored N64 cartridges, ranking them from the more common to the rare and highly sought-after.
Full N64 Colored Cartridges List
As promised, here are all of the N64 colored cartridges that were released broken down by each hue:
Blue N64 Cartridges
- 007 The World Is Not Enough
- Bass Masters 2000
- Hydro Thunder
- Madden NFL 2001
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater
- WCW Backstage Assault
Yellow N64 Cartridges
- Donkey Kong 64
- Earthworm Jim 3D
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2
Green N64 Cartridges
- Army Men: Air Combat
- Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes 2
- BattleTanx Global Assault
- Rayman 2
Black N64 Cartridges
- Aidyn Chronicles: First Mage
- Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
- Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs
- ECW: Hardcore Revolution
- Fighter Destiny 2
- Madden NFL 2002
- Nuclear Strike 64
- Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
- Rally Challenge 2000
- Road Rash
- Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
- Scooby Doo! Classic Creep Capers
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3
- Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
- Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
- Turok: Rage Wars
- WWF No Mercy
- WWF Wrestlemania 2000
Red N64 Cartridges
- All-Star Baseball 2001
- Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000
- NBA Jam 2000
- NFL QB Club 2001
- Rocket: Robot On Wheels
- Spider-Man
Gold N64 Cartridges
- Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Pokemon Stadium 2
Final Word
The colored N64 cartridges not only broke the monotony of the standard grey but also added a layer of personality and thematic depth to the games.
From the cool blue of Hydro Thunder to the striking gold of Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, these cartridges have become more than just a housing for the games; they’ve turned into collectibles and cherished pieces of gaming history.
Whether it’s the nostalgia factor or the thrill of the hunt for collectors, the allure of these colored cartridges is undeniable, making them some of the best and most memorable aspects of the N64 era.
