| Manufacturer | iQue |
| Model Number | Player BL1 |
| MSRP | ? |
| Countries Released | China |
| Release Year | 2003 |
| Discontinued | 2016 |
Background
The iQue Player is an officially licensed plug-n-play style console developed specifically for the Chinese market. It was released by the company iQue, a China focused Nintendo subsidiary. The system was released due to a nationwide ban on traditional video game consoles, which did not extend to devices like this one. The iQue Player can run Nintendo 64 games stored on the memory card slotted into the back of the unit, with total of 14 games being officially released. These games could be purchased from kiosks, as well as the iQue@Home software which was made available later on.
Using The Console
When turning on the iQue player, you’re brought to a menu which allows you to select one of the games installed on the memory card. To the right of each game on the list, there is a number showing the amount of storage space it takes up, as well as a red or yellow box, indicating whether or not they are full games (red) or timed demos (yellow). Choosing an entry from the list quickly shows a splash screen with chinese text before loading into the game. This screen has warnings telling users to limit their playtime and avoid using pirated software. Once the game loads, it’s playable just like any other Nintendo 64 game.
Modification
It is possible to run unsupported software such as homebrew and Nintendo 64 roms that were not officially localized. A guide on how to modify your own system can be found at the iQueBrew Github page and more technical information can be found on the Wiki
RetroZero 