iQue Player
| iQue Player | |
|---|---|
 Official logo  The system/controller | |
| Generation | Fifth generation |
| Release date |  November 2003[1] |
| Discontinued | December 31, 2016[2] |
The iQue Player (alternatively formatted as iQue PLAYER)[2] is a plug and play version of the Nintendo 64 by iQue, released exclusively in China in 2003.[1] The system was designed as a plug and play device in order to circumvent a ban on home video game consoles in China at the time. Games for the iQue Player were originally distributed via kiosks called iQue Depots, where users could download purchased titles onto memory cards; this system was superceded by an Internet service known as iQue@Home in 2004.
Ultimately, fourteen Nintendo 64 titles were localized into Chinese and released for the iQue Player between 2003 and 2006, including five from the Super Mario franchise (as well as Super Smash Bros.).
[edit]
Dr. Mario 64
(pack-in)
Super Mario 64
(timed demo included)
Gallery[edit]
Alternate logo, featuring Power Stars from Super Mario 64
Front box of the iQue Player, featuring artwork of Wing Mario from Super Mario 64
Memory Card
Multiplayer adapter, along with three multiplayer controllers
iQue Depot
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 神游机[1] Shényóu Jī (Mandarin) |
iQue Device |
- iQue Depot
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 神游加油站[1] Shényóu Jiāyóuzhàn (Mandarin) |
iQue Gas Station |
- iQue@Home
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 神游在线[1] Shényóu Zàixiàn (Mandarin) |
iQue Online |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e “为何在中国大陆推出这样一台特殊的主机、采用如此特殊的游戏销售方式？任天堂社长岩田聪给出了三个理由：收入水平低，物流不发达，盗版泛滥。” – 大狗 (June 22, 2016). 《记录》第17期：神游中国（上）. 触乐 (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Official iQue Player website (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved September 15, 2025.
External links[edit]
| Nintendo 64 games | |
|---|---|
| Super Mario franchise | Super Mario 64† (1996) • Mario Kart 64† (1996) • Mario no Photopi (1998) • Mario Party (1998) • Mario Golf (1999) • Mario Artist: Paint Studio* (1999) • Mario Party 2 (1999) • Mario Artist: Talent Studio* (2000) • Mario Artist: Communication Kit* (2000) • Mario Tennis (2000) • Paper Mario† (2000) • Mario Artist: Polygon Studio* (2000) • Mario Party 3 (2000) • Dr. Mario 64† (2001) |
| Donkey Kong franchise | Diddy Kong Racing (1997) • Donkey Kong 64 (1999) |
| Yoshi franchise | Yoshi's Story† (1997) |
| Crossovers | Super Smash Bros.† (1999) |
