The firstGhostbustersfilm was released in 1984 and since then, the paranormal comedy films have inspired a cartoon, a reboot, several video games, and countless merchandise. AnN64enthusiast has taken it upon themselves to create a custom N64 that celebrates theGhostbustersfranchise.
Instagram user N64 Rescue has created a custom N64 that encapsulates the theme of theGhostbusterslogo. The retro Nintendo console is mostly black, with blood-red covering the power and restart buttons, expansion pack slot, and the legs of the console. TheGhostbusterslogo adorns the faceplate of theN64right in the middle of the controller slots.
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Although there’s aGhostbustersN64 cartridge inserted into the game slot, there was never aGhostbustersgame for the console that saw the light of day. According to the N64 Rescue, theGhostbusterscartridge is a blank N64 repo and there is no board inside of it. The Instagram user lamented the fact that they never made aGhostbustersN64 game but they also speculated that it would have been really clunky.
N64 Rescue’sGhostbustersN64 is noticeably placed atop the first two films in the form of VHS tapes, maintaining the retro feel. Departing from theGhostbusterstheme, a grey N64 controller sits next to a colorful N64 patch. Everything is fittingly placed atop a bedsheet featuring various characters fromThe Real Ghostbusterscartoon.
While the N64 Rescue has notably created other custom consoles celebrating theCare Bears,Pokemon, andPower Rangersfranchises, theGhostbustersconsole is a clear standout. On their Instagram account, the N64 Rescue also has Dr Disrespect, Nickelodeon, and Toys R Us-inspired N64 consoles. Also included amongst the N64 units were Super Nintendo/Famicom, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy consoles as well.
ManyGhostbustersand N64 fans took to the comments of N64 Rescue’s Instagram post to express their appreciation for the custom unit. Some fans said that they needed an N64 like this of their own and implored the N64 Rescue to sell them one. Two Instagram users reflected on a time when they owned the same bedsheets underneath the custom console.
Posting the sameGhostbustersN64 console to Reddit, N64 Rescue garnered a similar reception to the Instagram post. One Reddit user noted that there was aGhostbustersgameon the PSP, but that it would have been a stretch to expect a similar game on N64. Two Reddit users expressed frustration for the custom console due to the lack of aGhostbustersgame on theN64.
