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*Glide64 - Also comes with Project64 as of version 2.1. Often much more accurate and compatible than Jabo's plugin, and has a wealth of options, though it can be slower on lower end machines, and may not work on integrated graphics. Still, it is overall the best and most compatible plugin for general use. The 2.0.0.1 version bundled with Project64 2.1 may have some regressions, however, so [http://code.google.com/p/glidehqplusglitch64/ Glide64 Final] may be worth keeping around just in case.
*[http://www.emutalk.net/threads/54166-Rice-Video-Community-version Rice Video] - A fast, highly configurable video plugin famous for its ability to load hi-res textures, making it a popular plugin within the N64 emulation community. The 1964 team eventually annexed it as its official video plugin, renaming it 1964Video. There are many versions and forks of it floating around, either to fix issues or add features. For the most part, however, it has fallen behind in comparison to Jabo's and Glide64, which can now also load hi-res textures. As such, none of its variations are recommended for general use unless there's a very specific fringe case or you're on a toaster.
*[http://www.emutalk.net/threads/40640-Z64-a-LLE-graphics-plugin z64gl] - A low-level plugin developed by ziggy. It has the capability to render at the N64's native resolution in case you don't like super sharp polygons with low-res textures. Requirements may be heavier than Jabo's and Glide64, and configuration requires editing the config file directly. Needs an accompanying RSP plugin. Overall, it tends to be a little glitchy, but it is one of the only plugins capable of properly displaying difficult games such as Rogue Squadron. May see some updates or future plugins based on its code.
*[http://forum.pj64-emu.com/showthread.php?t=3739 Shunyuan's SoftGraphic] - A software rendering plugin based on Angrylion's plugin (FPTR branch). While it advertises itself as an HLE plugin, the actual code it uses is low-level in nature, and as such it is capable of playing several difficult games only LLE plugins can normally boot up. Its most current version has D3D and some shader support, and runs faster than Angrylion's plugin, though at the expense of some accuracy.
*Angrylion's My Little Plugin (nocomment branch) - Hands down the most accurate N64 renderer in existence, as well as the slowest. It has no features to speak of, and is only capable of rendering a 1024x768 window. Because of its sheer intensiveness, it is currently little more than a curiosity. Try it out if you have a tricked-out rig and want to test your CPU's mettle.
