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The Expansion Pak is a RAM add-on for the Nintendo 64 game console, released in 1998 . It gives the Nintendo 64 an extra 4 MB of RDRAM , for a total of twice the original (4MB) of on-board RAM. This allows for greater Screen Resolution , more detailed Graphics , and a higher Framerate . The Nintendo 64DD was the initial reason the pak was made, because the extra RAM would be required to run the add-on. It replaces the Nintendo 64's Jumper Pak . The only games that require its use are '''' for more onscreen characters at one time, as shown in Clock Town. Also, without the add-on, most of '' Perfect Dark '' is inaccessible (including the single player mode). It was also used in '' Starcraft 64 '', to unlock levels from the popular '' Brood War '' add-on for the PC version of the game. Several third-party substitutes were released. However, complaints arose regarding stability and overheating issues, in addition to often being larger than normal size, causing them to stick out of the system. GAMES THAT USED THE EXPANSION PAK Required to play Required for major features Used for cosmetic improvements or minor features REFRENCES |
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