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==Emulators== | ==Emulators== | ||
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| + | |[https://github.com/Rosalie241/RMG/releases {{RMGVer}} stable]</br>[https://nightly.link/Rosalie241/RMG/workflows/build/master {{RMGVer}}-dev] | ||
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| − | |[https://ares-emu.net/compatibility/nintendo-nintendo-64 | + | |[https://ares-emu.net/compatibility/nintendo-nintendo-64 97%<br/><small>872 out of 900 reported titles</small>] |
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| − | |[https://github.com/Rosalie241/ | + | |[https://github.com/Rosalie241/BetterMajorasMaskInstaller/releases <abbr title="This installer automatically installs and configures latest versions of Project64-nightly, GlideN64 video plugin, Azimer's Audio Plugin, Iconoclast's Static RSP Interpreter and also MM HD Texture Pack.">Rosalie241's MMHD</abbr>]<br/>[https://www.pj64-emu.com/nightly-builds Nightly]<br/>[https://www.pj64-emu.com/public-releases {{Project64Ver}}]<br/>[https://github.com/Rosalie241/PJ64Launcher/releases/latest Keygen] |
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|{{✗}}<ref group=N name=obsolete>Obsolete and replaced by Mupen64Plus-Next. ParaLLEl-N64 should now only be considered for older ROM hacks that don't play well with the newer, more [[Emulation_accuracy|accurate]] plugins.</ref> | |{{✗}}<ref group=N name=obsolete>Obsolete and replaced by Mupen64Plus-Next. ParaLLEl-N64 should now only be considered for older ROM hacks that don't play well with the newer, more [[Emulation_accuracy|accurate]] plugins.</ref> | ||
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| − | |[https://github.com/ | + | |[https://github.com/tj90241/cen64 {{CEN64Ver}}] |
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| + | |[[1964]] | ||
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| + | |[https://github.com/Graslu/1964GEPD/releases/tag/latest 1964GEPD]<br /><abbr title="Official">[http://www.emulation64.com/files/getfile/936/ 1.1]</abbr><br /><abbr title="Unofficial SVN">[http://files.emulation64.fr/Emulateurs/EMU_1964_146.zip 1.2 r146]</abbr> | ||
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| − | |{{✗}} | + | |{{✗}}<ref group=N name=1964GEPD>[https://github.com/Graslu/1964GEPD/releases/tag/latest 1964GEPD] is only recommended to use for Goldeneye 007 or Perfect Dark; because this emulator is primarily made for GoldenEye/Perfect Dark and modified for use with the Mouse Injector and their ROM hacks. '''It has poor ROM support outside of these games'''. Another and recommended option for Goldeneye: 007 is [https://github.com/garungorp/MouseInjectorDolphinDuck#supported-mupen64plusretroarch garungorp's MouseInjectorDolphinDuck] with mupen64plus_next_libretro.</ref> |
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| − | |[https://github.com/ | + | |[https://github.com/Hydr8gon/rokuyon {{RokuyonVer}}] |
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| + | |[https://github.com/rasky/r64emu git] | ||
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;[[Project64]] | ;[[Project64]] | ||
| − | :An open-source emulator for Windows, as well as one of the oldest. Its official release builds are more up to date than Mupen64Plus', and the current stable version, 3.0.1, is roughly as [[Emulation_accuracy|accurate]] as the development versions of Mupen64Plus when both are played with recommended plugins. It has a more user-friendly interface than some of the Mupen64Plus attempts and supports features such as Transfer Pak emulation and 64DD emulation. It now comes with GLideN64 out-of-the-box, but the default audio plugin isn't even the best in the box. Annoyingly, it also nags you with a timed, unskippable message asking for donations to the project upon launch, though this can be gotten around through a [https://github.com/Rosalie241/PJ64Launcher/releases/tag/1.3.0 script]. An alternative is to download it through [https://github.com/Rosalie241/BetterMajorasMaskInstaller/releases/tag/4.0.2 Rosalie's BetterMajorasMaskInstaller], which downloads the latest nightly version of Project64 with the nagging message removed and installs several useful third-party plugins (it also offers to install HD texture packs for OoT and MM, but you can opt out of those), though take heed - Project64 is currently in the middle of a major code rewrite in preparation for the upcoming 4.0 version, and more than a few regressions and bugs have crept into the | + | :An open-source emulator for Windows, as well as one of the oldest. Its official release builds are more up to date than Mupen64Plus', and the current stable version, 3.0.1, is roughly as [[Emulation_accuracy|accurate]] as the development versions of Mupen64Plus when both are played with recommended plugins. It has a more user-friendly interface than some of the Mupen64Plus attempts and supports features such as Transfer Pak emulation and 64DD emulation. It now comes with GLideN64 out-of-the-box, but the default audio plugin isn't even the best in the box. Annoyingly, it also nags you with a timed, unskippable message asking for donations to the project upon launch, though this can be gotten around through a [https://github.com/Rosalie241/PJ64Launcher/releases/tag/1.3.0 script]. An alternative is to download it through [https://github.com/Rosalie241/BetterMajorasMaskInstaller/releases/tag/4.0.2 Rosalie's BetterMajorasMaskInstaller], which downloads the latest nightly version of Project64 with the nagging message removed and installs several useful third-party plugins (it also offers to install HD texture packs for OoT and MM, but you can opt out of those), though take heed - Project64 is currently in the middle of a major code rewrite in preparation for the upcoming 4.0 version, and more than a few regressions and bugs have crept into the nightlies as a result, so it might be better to just grab the latest plugins and stick to version 3.0.1. For the most part, it works well in [[Wine]], but if you're on a different platform, use Mupen64Plus instead. |
;[[BizHawk]] | ;[[BizHawk]] | ||
:Another out-of-the-box solution. Supports two cores for n64 ([https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/blob/master/Assets/dll/mupen64plus.dll mupen64plus] and [https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/tree/master/waterbox/ares64 Ares64]). Supports [https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/blob/master/Assets/dll/mupen64plus-video-GLideN64.dll GLideN64] and [https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/blob/master/Assets/dll/mupen64plus-video-angrylion-rdp.dll Angrylion] video plugins for mupen64plus core. | :Another out-of-the-box solution. Supports two cores for n64 ([https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/blob/master/Assets/dll/mupen64plus.dll mupen64plus] and [https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/tree/master/waterbox/ares64 Ares64]). Supports [https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/blob/master/Assets/dll/mupen64plus-video-GLideN64.dll GLideN64] and [https://github.com/TASEmulators/BizHawk/blob/master/Assets/dll/mupen64plus-video-angrylion-rdp.dll Angrylion] video plugins for mupen64plus core. | ||
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| + | :Rewrite of another Nintendo 64 emulator project "[https://github.com/SimoneN64/shibumi shibumi]" which is developed by the same developer. It has already a QT frontend with recent builds, but lacks of [[#Enhancements]] and [[#Peripherals]] support[https://github.com/SimoneN64/Kaizen#roadmap]. [https://github.com/SimoneN64/Kaizen#running RDP is implemented via ParaLLEl-RDP] and also [https://github.com/SimoneN64/Kaizen#roadmap R4300i, RCP, TLB, joybus are fully implemented]. See their [https://discord.gg/htzNd2rRF6 discord server] for more information. | ||
;[[CEN64]] | ;[[CEN64]] | ||
:Aims for [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle accuracy]] while at the same time aiming to be usable on modern PC hardware eventually. It lacks many features and has spotty compatibility, but it can already emulate some well-known edge cases, such as picture recognition in Pokemon Snap. Unfortunately, its creator appears to have abandoned the project [https://github.com/n64dev/cen64/releases/tag/v0.3 citing a lack of satisfaction with the program's performance in its current interpreter-based incarnation]. While the baton has been collectively passed to the n64dev community for further development, progress has been slow. | :Aims for [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle accuracy]] while at the same time aiming to be usable on modern PC hardware eventually. It lacks many features and has spotty compatibility, but it can already emulate some well-known edge cases, such as picture recognition in Pokemon Snap. Unfortunately, its creator appears to have abandoned the project [https://github.com/n64dev/cen64/releases/tag/v0.3 citing a lack of satisfaction with the program's performance in its current interpreter-based incarnation]. While the baton has been collectively passed to the n64dev community for further development, progress has been slow. | ||
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;[[Sixtyforce]] | ;[[Sixtyforce]] | ||
:macOS-only, closed-source emulator. It asks you to pay for full access to its features. It was once one of the only choices for Mac users, particularly those with older Macs, since it's the only emulator with a <abbr title="Power PC">PPC</abbr> [[Dynamic recompilation|dynarec]], but, with the switch to x86 and Mupen64Plus being ported to macOS, it has now become rather obsolete. However, development is still ongoing, and it's currently in its [https://sixtyforce.com/rosetta/ third rewrite] to support the upcoming [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple-designed_processors Apple Silicon]. | :macOS-only, closed-source emulator. It asks you to pay for full access to its features. It was once one of the only choices for Mac users, particularly those with older Macs, since it's the only emulator with a <abbr title="Power PC">PPC</abbr> [[Dynamic recompilation|dynarec]], but, with the switch to x86 and Mupen64Plus being ported to macOS, it has now become rather obsolete. However, development is still ongoing, and it's currently in its [https://sixtyforce.com/rosetta/ third rewrite] to support the upcoming [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple-designed_processors Apple Silicon]. | ||
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| + | ;[[UltraHLE]] | ||
| + | :Marked a milestone in Nintendo 64 emulation, in that it was the first to play some popular N64 titles at full speed on hardware made at the time of its release through [[High/Low level emulation|high-level emulation]]. It isn't without its drawbacks, though - pressure from users, plus legal threats from Nintendo, forced them to discontinue development. Besides being for historical value, there's not much to expect from this emulator anyway due to compatibility issues. | ||
;[[Ryu64]] | ;[[Ryu64]] | ||
:A Nintendo 64 emulator made in C#. The 'Ryu' word is named after the "RyuJIT" used in both Visual Basic & C#. But it might have been inspired by the lead author's sole (so far) [https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/commits?author=Dudejoe870 commit] to Switch emulator [[Ryujinx]]'s Git repository and his depreciated [https://github.com/Dudejoe870/RyujinxAutoUpdate Ryujinx Auto-Updater] tool. "86RYU", an x86 JIT compiler, is being developed alongside this emulator too. | :A Nintendo 64 emulator made in C#. The 'Ryu' word is named after the "RyuJIT" used in both Visual Basic & C#. But it might have been inspired by the lead author's sole (so far) [https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/commits?author=Dudejoe870 commit] to Switch emulator [[Ryujinx]]'s Git repository and his depreciated [https://github.com/Dudejoe870/RyujinxAutoUpdate Ryujinx Auto-Updater] tool. "86RYU", an x86 JIT compiler, is being developed alongside this emulator too. | ||
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;n64oid | ;n64oid | ||
| − | :An Android-exclusive Nintendo 64 emulator | + | :An Android-exclusive Nintendo 64 emulator. It is similar to Project 64 1.6 in terms of compatibility, although it is unknown who authored it, as the APK for n64oid circulates on many legally-questionable APK sites. n64oid has the infamous problem in Mario Kart 64 of the screen in Wario Stadium not displaying properly, as it displays nothing but black. It upscales all games to widescreen, which works well most of time, but it will have performance issues on many phones. The emulator is relatively poor, but it is much easier to set up than other options. The emulator features a menu with many similarities to the mobile edition of Snes9x EX+ and the My Boy! family of Android emulators for Game Boy systems. |
; [[Nintendo Switch Online]] (Hovercraft) | ; [[Nintendo Switch Online]] (Hovercraft) | ||
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==Enhancements== | ==Enhancements== | ||
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| [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/rtx-remix/wiki RTX Remix] | | [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/rtx-remix/wiki RTX Remix] | ||
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| colspan=9 | <small>While most emulators offer frame pacing or framebuffer latency control options, implementing rendering latency reduction technologies isn't currently feasible. This is '''likely''' doesn't offer enough benefit to justify the development effort.</small> | | colspan=9 | <small>While most emulators offer frame pacing or framebuffer latency control options, implementing rendering latency reduction technologies isn't currently feasible. This is '''likely''' doesn't offer enough benefit to justify the development effort.</small> | ||
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| [[Wikipedia:Category:Anti-aliasing_algorithms|Post-rendering AA]]<br/><small>(FXAA, TXAA and MLAA/SMAA)</small> | | [[Wikipedia:Category:Anti-aliasing_algorithms|Post-rendering AA]]<br/><small>(FXAA, TXAA and MLAA/SMAA)</small> | ||
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==Peripherals== | ==Peripherals== | ||
''Reddit Thread: [https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/vwmho1/unemulated_console_features_and_accessories/ Unemulated console features and accessories]'' | ''Reddit Thread: [https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/vwmho1/unemulated_console_features_and_accessories/ Unemulated console features and accessories]'' | ||
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For more information about Nintendo 64 hardware and reverse engineering; | For more information about Nintendo 64 hardware and reverse engineering; | ||
| − | * [https://www.youtube.com/ | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRslfM-MOOw MVG: Why was the Nintendo 64 so hard to develop games for?] |
* [https://youtu.be/xwls5SpNn1s Kaze Emanuar: How we BEAT the Limitations that defined the N64s Artstyle] | * [https://youtu.be/xwls5SpNn1s Kaze Emanuar: How we BEAT the Limitations that defined the N64s Artstyle] | ||
* James Lambert: [https://youtu.be/r4KGm7ixcqI How I optimized Portal to run on the Nintendo 64], [https://youtu.be/Sf036fO-ZUk How I implemented MegaTextures on real Nintendo 64 hardware] | * James Lambert: [https://youtu.be/r4KGm7ixcqI How I optimized Portal to run on the Nintendo 64], [https://youtu.be/Sf036fO-ZUk How I implemented MegaTextures on real Nintendo 64 hardware] | ||
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[[Category:Nintendo consoles|!Nintendo 64]] | [[Category:Nintendo consoles|!Nintendo 64]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo 64 emulators|*]] | [[Category:Nintendo 64 emulators|*]] | ||
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