Product Overview
- Product Name: GoldenEye 007
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: This authentic GoldenEye 007 Nintendo 64 complete-in-box copy presents beautifully, with an original box that maintains its structure and shows only minimal edge and corner wear. The box artwork remains vibrant and well preserved, with no noticeable fading, giving this classic N64 release excellent shelf appeal. The instruction manual is in outstanding condition with minimal signs of handling, clean binding staples, and no visible tarnishing. The cartridge is exceptionally well kept, showing only the faintest surface marks, with a crisp, fully intact label and clean, corrosion-free contacts. The original inner cardboard tray is in excellent condition, completing this impressive CIB example. A nicely preserved Nintendo 64 collectible, tested and ready to enjoy or proudly display in any retro gaming collection.
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What's Included
- N64 Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Also included; Nintendo 64 Consumer Information and Precautions Booklet, GoldenEye 007 themed Nintendo Power subscription pamphlet.
Game Description
The name's Bond. James Bond. GoldenEye 007 puts you behind the silenced PP7 of Britain's legendary secret agent in one of the most celebrated first-person shooters ever released! Based on the blockbuster 1995 film starring Pierce Brosnan, this Nintendo 64 classic sends Agent 007 deep into enemy territory to uncover a deadly conspiracy involving a stolen satellite weapon. Infiltrate secret Soviet facilities, outsmart heavily armed guards, and confront dangerous enemies including General Ourumov, Xenia Onatopp, and former MI6 agent Alec Trevelyan. With cinematic espionage, stealth-based combat, and explosive action, every mission feels like stepping into your own James Bond adventure.
Forget mindless run-and-gun shooting — a successful secret agent needs brains, precision, and nerves of steel! Battle through 20 missions across 18 main and two bonus stages, including the iconic Dam, Facility, Bunker, Archives, and Control Center. Complete objectives that change with each difficulty setting, from photographing intelligence and planting explosives to rescuing hostages and disabling security systems. Master an arsenal of silenced pistols, assault rifles, sniper rifles, remote mines, and powerful explosives while using stealth, careful aiming, and environmental awareness to survive. Unlock challenging Agent, Secret Agent, and 00 Agent difficulty levels, then tackle the customizable 007 Mode for the ultimate test of espionage skills.
And then there's the multiplayer — the stuff of Nintendo 64 legend! Gather up to four friends for unforgettable split-screen deathmatches, choosing from Bond, Natalya, Oddjob, Jaws, and other familiar characters while battling across memorable arenas. Experiment with weapon sets, compete in Golden Gun matches, and settle rivalries in frantic last-agent-standing showdowns. Unlock outrageous cheats such as Paintball Mode, DK Mode, and the legendary Invincibility option to discover even more ways to play. Developed by Rare and published by Nintendo in 1997, this physical Nintendo 64 cartridge release is a defining centerpiece for collectors, James Bond fans, and anyone who remembers the golden age of couch multiplayer.
Gameplay Features
- Become James Bond 007 in 20 missions packed with espionage, firefights, secret objectives, and deadly villains.
- Infiltrate the Dam, Facility, Bunker, Archives, and Control Center in a cinematic first-person campaign.
- Master PP7 pistols, sniper rifles, mines, and explosives while sneaking past guards and security systems.
- Conquer Agent, Secret Agent, and 00 Agent difficulties, then customize enemy settings in 007 Mode.
- Battle up to four players in split-screen multiplayer with Golden Gun, License to Kill, and more.
- Unlock Paintball Mode, DK Mode, and other classic cheats by completing demanding mission challenges.
Legacy and Influence
Before GoldenEye 007, many players associated serious first-person shooters with PC gaming and the lightning-fast action of Doom and Quake. Rare changed that perception by delivering a console FPS built around intelligent mission objectives, stealth, precision aiming, and a fully realized cinematic adventure. Guards reacted to gunfire, security alarms could summon reinforcements, and higher difficulty settings introduced additional objectives instead of simply making enemies tougher. The result was a new benchmark for console first-person shooters, proving that Nintendo 64 owners could experience sophisticated espionage action without sacrificing the excitement of an arcade-style firefight.
Its multiplayer legacy was just as extraordinary. GoldenEye 007 helped make four-player split-screen shooting a defining part of Nintendo 64 gaming culture, transforming living rooms into battlegrounds where friendships were tested by proximity mines, Golden Guns, and arguments over whether anyone should be allowed to choose Oddjob. Its accessible local multiplayer, varied arenas, and customizable match rules established a formula that later console shooters would build upon. Rare carried many of these ideas forward into Perfect Dark, while the broader genre continued evolving through landmark releases such as Halo: Combat Evolved. Few Nintendo 64 games are remembered so vividly for both their single-player campaign and their multiplayer rivalries.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
GoldenEye 007 launched in North America in August 1997, nearly two years after the film that inspired it, and was directed by Martin Hollis at Rare. Incredibly, the game's legendary four-player multiplayer mode was developed late in production by programmer Steve Ellis, who reportedly completed the initial implementation in roughly one month without prior approval from Rare or Nintendo management. The development team also used photographs of Rare employees as character faces, including developer David Doak, who appeared in-game as the memorable scientist Dr. Doak. These unusual behind-the-scenes details make one of gaming's most famous shooters an even more fascinating piece of Nintendo 64 history.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Shooter
- Year Released: 1997
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Rare
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 045496870072
- SKU: 3780
- Format: Nintendo 64 Physical Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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