This brings back a lot of memories for me ...
In 1996, I was in middle school and my older sister purchased an N64 system for me. This was my first-ever console. I wanted Super Nintendo when I was younger (so that I could play Street Fighter), but my dad's friend's little son had a seizure while playing with his console and my dad always thought that they rotted our brains. What my dad didn't understand was that this kid was ALREADY suffering from epilepsy (or something like that!) Anyhow, I wasn't allowed to have one until my teens (thanks to my sister!)
SUPER MARIO 64 was one of the first games I played after getting my N64. I rented it from a nearby video store. It did make me feel dizzy a few times since I wasn't used to the 3D graphics, but eventually I got used to it.
My favorite N64 game of all-time will always be GOLDENEYE though. It was a first-person shooter game and my buddy and I would play it for hours!
Best years of my life, man. There is no card that can bring back that happiness for me.