REVIEWS / COMPARE
Gets PS5 vs Nintendo 64
Gets PS5 edges ahead at 8.7 vs 8.2 — but read the trade-offs below; Nintendo 64 may still be the better fit for you.
| Gets PS5 | Nintendo 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| RATING | 8.7 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| CONFIDENCE | high | high |
| USER VOICES | 249 | 827 |
| POSITIVE | 55% | 60% |
| PRICE | GBP479 | — |
| RECOMMENDED | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Gets PS5
★ STRENGTHS
- Extremely strong backwards compatibility (PS4 games run perfectly and library is cheap)
- Outstanding ease of use for first-time console owners or PC converts
- Hardware supply has finally stabilized, making it easily accessible in 2026
✗ WATCH OUT
- High entry price (GBP 479.0) with an aging hardware architecture
- Lack of generation-defining native exclusives even 5 years into the lifecycle
- Ongoing hidden costs, specifically the requirement of a PlayStation Plus subscription
Nintendo 64
★ STRENGTHS
- Near-indestructible hardware build quality
- Genre-defining titles (Ocarina of Time, GoldenEye, Mario 64)
- Exceptional local multiplayer and party game experience
✗ WATCH OUT
- Small game library compared to PS1
- Original hardware and accessories increasingly expensive ($150+ for setup)
- Limited genre coverage outside platformers and multiplayer
HOW THIS COMPARISON WAS BUILT
Both verdicts are synthesised from real user voices on Reddit, YouTube, Hacker News, ProductHunt, Trustpilot and editorial sources — 249 for Gets PS5, 827 for Nintendo 64. No paid placement; ratings come from raw sentiment, not our opinion. Read the methodology.