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Tried to find a change log but wasn't able to. All I could find was this on their forums:
> lots of changes, nearly 1000 commits since 2.2. We have the offical release of 2.3. Also have the first public beta of project64 for android, it is still a beta I am sure there is lots of things needed to make it better, but things are playable now. > > Download 2.3 for PC: > http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/ > > 2.3 for android: > https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...roject64&hl=en > > Source/Issue tracking: > https://github.com/project64/project64
I got blazed at a party I hosted. I ended up sitting by my laptop and fixed the nintendo 64 emulator. Of course later on we played Mario Kart 64, but fixing an issue where the x360 controller isn't recognized by Project64 can be quite a bitch (hint: change the controller plugin to "nrage").
No, no, Project 64 is an emulator. Reality 64 is what you're thinking of.
That's definitely not true.
Always make sure to download from the emulator's official site. http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/ is the site for project 64. You can find a directory of official sites in /r/emulation wiki.
The only time you're going to get malware from downloading an emulator is if you try to get an emulator for a recent system like the PS3 or 3DS. No commercial emulators exist for recent systems yet so people put up fake sites. Though progress is slowly being made.
Also when downloading roms, if you have the option between "direct download" and "download using our download manager" always choose the direct download. If it tries to download an exe file, cancel it. This is only an issue on sites like cool rom.
This is a slight bit more advanced than just running a rom apparently (this is new to me too), which is usually just as simple as opening an emulator and selecting the file.
But, since I wanted to know myself, I did a google search, 2nd result from Romhacking.net has a download link and a link to the readme, which goes over how to patch it. You will need a valid Mario64 rom as well, and Star Road recommends using Project64 as your emulator.
In keeping with the rules around here I don't think we're supposed to help you find copyright roms, but I bet some googling would get you there. Use a virus scanner when downloading random files from sketchy people who clearly don't worry about the law!
Randomly, while looking into this, I found out that in Japan Mario 64 got a 2nd release with rumble support and the English voice acting. Just taking a wild guess here but I'd imagine you don't want to patch that version, so make sure yours doesn't say "Shindō Pak Taiō Version".
You can get the hacked rom here. http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/873/
You'll need Project 64 1.6 or higher and a regular Super Mario 64 rom, which you can get fairly easily from a lot of different sites. I recommend www.doperoms.com.
Once you have both of those, use this readme page http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/n64/patches/873readme.txt and follow the instructions to get the game to run on the emulator.
Banjo-Kazooie
Since Yooka-Layle has just recently been released the classic Rare collect-a-thons have been on my mind lately. I enjoyed playing these as a kid on my Nintendo 64, so I thought why not break them out and my wife and I can play through them again? She watches and I play. She is not a big gamer, but enjoys watching and having the online guides open to help when we get stuck.
We are using the Nintendo 64 emulator Project 64 and an Xbox 360 controller to play.
So far we have made it about half way through the game in about 5 hours of play time. We are both enjoying the music in the game and getting all the collectables on each level. The nastolgia is rolling over me as we play through this game.
The game does show it's age with a camera that can get stuck on geometry and change drastically at some moments, which can really mess up your platforming occasionally. But other than those kinds of small issues we are enjoying it a lot.
Project64 is still somewhat active. They just released a new beta in October.
A lot of the more popular games can use a HD texture packs that can kick up graphics, but their mostly for 3D. I don't have a lot of texture packs experience so maybe someone else can help you on that one.
Laptop + 360 Controller + Project64 + Emuparadise = free N64 games in hotel room
Don't forget to pick up a couple high-resolution texture packs while you're at it.
Yeah, he's right, the port on your laptop is only an output. Those Best Buy guys were idiots.
Your best bet is to return that adapter, and just use a TV if you have one. Otherwise, N64 emulators are quite excellent, though legally gray - if you have the original game, downloading the ROM should be legal, though. In case you don't know, an emulator is basically a program written to simulate an N64, and play digital copies of N64 games, called ROMs.
Playing with a mouse and keyboard is no good, though - I'd recommend picking up a wired Xbox 360 controller which you can plug right into your laptop and configure the emulator to use it. There are nice easy menus to do that with this emulator. There are also adapters that will let you attach an actual N64 controller to your computer via USB, but those are kind of hit or miss.
Emulator: Project64
OoT ROM: Romulation
Xbox 360 controller drivers for Windows: Here (select your operating system from the box to see the download)
Not endorsing piracy or anything, but you can play it with Project64 for free. Here's a link to the ROM.
Project64 always worked wonders for me on Windows 7, its open source now. So you may be able to find a Linux version out there.
Also, you could try running Project64 via Wine.
Honestly, neither of these work 100% on either of them. I would recommend downloading Project64 and using a N64 controller with a USB Adapter, then playing on a PC.
Get this to plug in to your screen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-64-Controller-to-PC-Mac-Dual-USB-adapter-for-N64-Mayflash-2-Port-NEW-/371036896393?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item566385bc89
Get 2 of these to plug into the above: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Gray-Long-Handle-Controller-Pad-JoystickGame-System-for-Nintendo-64-N64-/360904699949?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item540798b02d
Go here to get an emulator and then start playing: http://www.pj64-emu.com/
How you provide the screen is up to you.
For N64 emulator, use project 64 and for Gamecube I use the Dolphin Emulator, games can be a bit of a challenge to find for Gamecube, and a hassle to set up but it can be done (I literally just got dolphin and WW working last week), I also recommend playing with a gamepad, or controller or sorts. If you have a PS3, use motion in joy, to use your controller on your PC. otherwise I use a logitech f310 controller (like $30). Best of Luck
Just FYI, you can play OoT with Project64 using updated textures found here. The 3DS version appears to be somewhat better looking, but the hi-res texture pack is decent enough.
You can get the installer from the official website: http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/
Also, you can get portable development builds from emucr: http://www.emucr.com/search/label/Project64?&max-results=16
To clarify a bit about why 1964 contains project64: Many different emulators use the project64 backend and just create a new frontend and tweak a bit. IMO its best to get project64 to get the best emulator without any bloat.
Search 'N64', you can get every single N64 game in a boxset at 5 GB. You play them with a program like Project 64, and in the graphics menu you can force features like anti-aliasing as well as render the game at any resolution you want (so it will be much sharper and clearer than on a real N64/GameCube/Wii). You can also add texture pack mods if you want (to give the surfaces modern high-res textures), use controller configs that aren't possible on the real hardware (dual analogues or mouse+WASD for Goldeneye, for example), and (with certain emulators) a 'rewind' mode where you hold a button to reverse time.
You can also download and play Ocarina of Time: Master Quest, an altered harder version of the game with things in different places and different area layouts, which was never released on the N64. I really recommend this, it will scratch your nostalgia itch but still provide some challenge and force you to explore for the first time again rather than rely totally on memory.
"Project64 pretty much owns this one. Beware, the installer contains a lot of adware. I've linked a page to CoolROM, which contains a packed, installer-free version - please use Alternative download link below the main Download Now to avoid hitting yet another downloader."
You never know unless you try it. Very much doubt there's a specific person in the exact situation you're in that can answer all of your questions.
I was also going to suggest A Hat In Time - it's the closest thing you're going to find by a mile and comes out much sooner than Yooka Laylee. Otherwise, go replay the Banjos on an emulator.
Project 64 is widely the most used emulator for 64 and has Netplay. Here's a guide on how to due netplay.
Now I think textures depend on what ROM you use but I'm not sure. There are some good ROMs on a website called EMUparadise
I used to play Goldeneye Online all the time a few years back (Found it through the website /u/santoscrew just linked.) I'd recommend Mupen64Plus for your emulator, but I can't seem to find a download with the GUI already set up. Here's a link for Project64 - http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/
If you install Project64, BE VERY CAREFUL when installing, as at one point it asks to install some adware crap, just untick the box and carry on. - EDIT - Yup, it's called StrtPoint or something. Click skip then click decline on the little box that comes up.
Grab the ROM from here, http://www.emuparadise.me/Nintendo_64_ROMs/007_-_GoldenEye_(USA)/39545-download
Nintendo ROMs are getting a bit tricky to find lately, as they've been going on some sort of crusade to remove them from rom sites.
If you need any more help, feel free to PM me or reply to this post. As I mentioned I played GE on an emulator (and the real thing!) for years.
You will need to get an emulated copy of the game. If you just google "Ocarina of Time ROM" and you should be able to find it.
For the emulator to be able to run the game, I recommend Project64. It is very stable and I think it is the best N64 emulator out there. Here's their official website. http://www.pj64-emu.com/
Good luck and happy gaming!
N64: Project64 1.6 (not 2.1; its compatibility got a lot worse save for a few games that run better)
Game Boy Advance: VisualBoyAdvance-M (NOT VisualBoyAdvance. The original VisualBoyAdvance hasn't been updated in over a decade. VBA-M has much better compatibility.)
Game Boy Color: Some people like to use VBA-M for GB/GBC emulation, but I don't recommend it. When it comes to GB/GBC, Gambatte is much more accurate than VBA-M and more compatible as well.
(Note: at the time of writing this, sourceforge is having problems so wait a while before clicking some of the download links)
Yes that is a solid setup, emulator wise check out http://www.pj64-emu.com/ as that is the most dominate emu for it. If your not Linux savvy I suggest testing with a spare laptop and a Linux distribution to get used to it. Reason I say this is the pi is not a windows machine.
Project64, Xbox controllers should work no probs (wired controllers) with the current install.
Its pretty easy, just instal it and configure controller buttons and graphics settings, you can even play with resolution native to your TV so it will be 1080p if you have a 1080p TV
http://www.pj64-emu.com/ dont forget to download memory pack and roms at emuparadise
Project 64 http://www.pj64-emu.com
A Rom from http://www.coolrom.com/roms/n64/
Follow the prompts from pj64 to open up your rom that you downloaded, it is unnecessary to unzip the archive for the rom.
Thats it.
Controller optional but nice to have
I'm going to expand on this.
That depends entirely on what you want to do, if you want to play games casually you should go for Project64 V2.0 however if you want to speedrun most versions are banned.
An optimal version that isn't banned is Project64 V1.7.50, you'll have to do some searching for it yourself or I could send you the version I have (I don't have the page from were I downloaded it anymore) since it emulates the games as close to how they used to be emulated on the N64.
Disclaimer: I haven't actually used P64.
According to the manual (http://www.pj64-emu.com/manual-and-guides/) it supports both native and state saves, which sounds exactly what you want.
Owning the original does not make it legal to download it, sorry. Hardly anybody would claim it as being morally wrong to do so, though.
And your specs should be completely fine, I was simply curious if you were using somewhat outdated hardware with a horrible integrated solution.
Give it a go - if it's the same would you mind snapping a few screenshots for me regarding your graphics configuration within the emulator?
The majority of the indie bundle games (Humble, Royale, etc.) tend to be family-friendly. They have simpler controls, simpler graphics, etc.
- Toki Tori
- World of Goo
- Braid (though it's difficult)
- Bastion
Another route to go is emulators. Mario Kart 64 can run on most modern PCs now (with Project 64).
Emulators aren't illegal. Its all legal if you own the games and machines yourself. The idea is that you use your own BIOS files taken from your machine.
Project64 was the N64 emulator of choice back when I used one, probably well worth a try. Never used a GC emulator so can't really help you there.
Edit: remembered name of files illegal to pirate
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Open the first thing. Then open one of the other files in that thing.
Not too hard. Once you get the hang of it maybe you can try the older games (which are definitely easier if you only have a keyboard IMO.)
Assuming you have windows:
Project 64 emulator. http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/func-startdown/34/
Ocarina of Time http://www.coolrom.com/roms/n64/7967/Zelda_-_Ocarina_of_Time.php
Majora's mask http://www.coolrom.com/roms/n64/7966/Zelda_-_Majora's_Mask.php
Start off with Ocarina of Time. : )
You are correct, there was not. I meant more like popping out from certain doors as you walked down the hallway, lol. Good times! If anyone is interested, you can play this game for free with just about any N64 emulator these days! Here is the zipped game and if you use Windows or Android, Project64 works nicely.
https://m.emuparadise.me/Nintendo_64_ROMs/Banjo-Kazooie_(USA)/39592
No viruses and you can use an xbox controller to play just plug it into your PC via USB and configure the input settings on PJ64
Personally I've been using Project64, with the GlideN64 (Note the N, irritatingly there's also Glide64, which is much less advanced...) graphics plugin.
To install it, there's a "Zilmar-specs" folder inside the zip file. Just take all the files out of that and drop it into your "Plugins" folder inside Project64's main folder. It's worked fine for me on all games I've tried so far.
edit: I just noticed you mentioned Netplay. I did a quick search and found this. I haven't tried it at all and have no idea what the performance is like, but it might be a good place to start.
Here ya go!
N64 emulator... http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/func-startdown/123/
Majoras Mask... http://www.emuparadise.me/Nintendo_64_ROMs/Legend_of_Zelda,_The_-_Majora's_Mask_%28USA%29/39909-download
~~The N64 Link goes to an outdated version. Newer versions can be found here.~~
Edit: It would seem versions 2.x attempt to install malware during installation. Old versions are fine.
Head here and download PJ64: http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/
Install that to a place like:
C:\Users\Public\Games\PJ64
Just copy that into the installer when it asks what folder to install to.
Why there?
It's a public folder with read/write access to all users.
Access permissions can't get in the way.
READ EVERY SCREEN THROUGH THE INSTALLER
Skip all their bullcrap free offers for crapware.
Sometimes there's a checkmark, sometimes there's a skip button, sometimes there's a decline button.
READ EVERYTHING
Make sure you have the required devices plugged in.
Some motherboards will diasble the audio device if speakers/headphones aren't plugged in.
PJ64 doesn't like that sometimes.
Go to your install folder (C:\Users\Public\Games\PJ64), and make a new folder called ROMS.
Throw whatever roms you have in there; zipped or not, it doesn't matter.
Start PJ64.
When it loads, go to the options menu, and configure the three plugins.
There's an Audio, Graphics, and Controller one.
Through the options menu > Settings > options > directories, you can set directories like default saves directory.
Options > plugins you can select which plugins you are actually using. The defaults should work great.
In the main program window, go to File > Choose rom directory.
After File > Refresh rom list, you should see all of your roms there if you picked the right directory.
You can also just go File > open ROM and just load a rom straight in there from anywhere on your hdd.
Don't worry, it's not that complex. You'll be spending most of your time at first in the controller plugin configuring your input device.
Play around with it, you aren't really going to break anything. Go explore, it's half the fun.
Any PC capable of running Win7 will run NES and SNES emulators easily. Remember--those emulators have been around since the 90s, so you know they don't need a powerful computer. You can even run them on a Raspberry Pi, that's how little processing power it takes.
As for N64, here's the page with recommended specs to run Project64:http://www.pj64-emu.com/error-messages/requirements/minimum-basic-system-requirements/
The CPU seems to make the recommendation at 1.5 Ghz clock speed. You can easily add 4GB memory and a HD for not much money, so those aren't a problem.
The board's onboard graphics are probably fine for your purposes too, considering the Project64 recommended graphics cards are from about 2001-2002.
Wow, 2013 they picked up development from ~2005 (if memory serves). I wonder what got them back into it.
Quote from the download page of 1.6:
> There is no nag or spyware etc. in Project64.
I wonder what changed? Maybe they got old and cynical and decided to make a few quick bucks off their project. It's kind of sad really. Project64 was a bright part of my childhood.
Get an emulator, download the Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo Tooie ROMs, and play them right now (then Donkey Kong if you really want more like that -- it's not as good IMO but definitely worth playing if you like that sort of thing). Or if you have a 360, you can buy updated versions from the online store that have better graphics and some new carry-over features they wanted to do in the originals but couldn't due to limitations with the N64.
Dolphin and Project64 for the win! Newest builds run pretty well, even on my modest rig (overclocked to 4.2ghz), but wii controller emulation is a pain in the butt (I'm currently using 4 xbox360 controllers with a wireless pc adaptor). I'm actually considering purchasing a few used wii controllers and a bluetooth adaptor, if I can find them cheap enough to make them worth it.
The stock plugin for Project 64 2.1 is what this mod is built for. Rices apparently works but I do not have knowledge of how. I do KNOW that I have never got another mod to work on Windows 8.1. Download the actual install package from Project 64 website. http://www.pj64-emu.com/
the gpu should be enough but i'm not sure about the cpu. try running project64 and see if it runs fast enough: http://www.pj64-emu.com/ i cant link you to a majora's mask ROM but i recommend you use coolrom.com.
You can try this with PJ64 --
It's possible to use Project64 v1.6 with a frontend, but please read through and understand these points carefully before trying (v1.7 should support frontends better, with things like customizable shortcuts!).
The command line sent to Project64 by the frontend must be right. Project64 puts its own quotes around the path and filename, so even for long filenames with spaces you don't add quotes (this is unlike most emulators, unfortunately).
e.g.
Project64.exe C:\Some path\some folder\some rom.v64 - OK, PJ64 will load this ROM
Project64.exe "C:\Some path\some folder\some rom.v64" - NOT OK, you'll get a Cannot load "file" error or similar.
Your frontend should have options to not use quotes - if it doesn't, and always sends with quotes, you cannot use that frontend with Project64. Ask the frontend author for support.
Their own statistics on the left side of the page state 71% playable. That's a lot more than 17%. Did you transpose, or are you looking somewhere else?
As for accurate N64 emulators, what specifically is wrong with Project 64?
Nah, that's where I got mine and I haven't had any trouble with it. I use 2.1 and 1.6, fiddling with graphics settings until things work right for whatever game I'm emulating. I'd be happy to lend any other knowledge I can if you need! :) http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/
> I don't currently own a 3DS, or an N64...
No problem. As long as you have a PC/Laptop, you can download an emulator. I recommend Project64, it is entirely safe and easy to download. To play Ocarina of Time, download the ROMs. This is a safe Ocarina of Time ROM. Once you have completed Ocarina of Time. Download the Majora's Mask ROM and then play that.
Considering you have a WiiU, it might be possible to install Homebrew into your Wii. But I am not sure about that.
Hopefully that will help you play these games :)
Not that I'm aware of. You need to register and download it from the Project64 website. I've heard that there were other downloads from other websites packed with malware, but I've never encountered any.
Do you want an emulator for PC or Android ?
If "Android" : Then get "Mupen64+AE FREE". Personally tested and runs almost all games, including my fav "Perfect Dark"
If PC : Then get "Project 64" from here - http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/func-startdown/122/
Personally, I prefer the android version, because its portable. N64 in the pockets, right ?
And for some reason I had completely forgot about Roms and Emulators. Sadly, I'm serious.
http://www.pj64-emu.com/ HERE I COME.
Do you know a Rom site that has less than a dozen viruses per file?
Apparently the installer has adware now
http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/n64/project64.html
It's been a while since I mucked around emu's.
edit: looks like this is the official site if you want a source for uptodate binaries http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/
Project 64 - http://www.pj64-emu.com/
Visual Boy Advance - http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/gba/vboyadvance.html
Even the official project64 contains adware. Just be careful on unchecking thing and pressing decline on things.
- Project64 Emulator
- Mario64 Rom
- Controller (you can use PS/Xbox/WiiU/etc controllers)
You can be up in running in a matter of minutes and it is free.
When was the last time you looked?
Give this a try. I've had it running flawlessly on a shitty old netbook without any tweaking of settings (other than adding a controller, which is as simple as can be).
No problem! It's a great title. Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks aren't too bad, not entirely my cup of tea but you may be surprised. I'd say if you were a fan of MC, you'll like the DS titles. And if you REALLY are stuck on Zelda titles to find legitimately... <em>ahem...</em>
the emulator I'm using for it is this one http://www.pj64-emu.com/ version 1.7 and the ROM file I ripped off of my cartridge awhile back but you can find one on websites like romhustler. my graphics card is a Radeon HD 5850 the only one I really had trouble getting the graphics working on was the psx emulator I had to google around to find the bios/graphics drivers for it.
You could always "try out" the beta before you buy it. Again, I'm getting my information from here, and I haven't tested it myself, so I could be wrong about 1.6 fixing it.
Just takes a quick search:
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4856865/299_Games_Nintendo_64_(_N64_)_ROM_Collection.
Emulator here.
I use an xbox style controller, takes a little time to figure out the best way to map out the buttons. But when you figure it out it works just as good as an n64 controller.
Yeah, I see your argument and maybe you're right, it could be interesting. But should I not like it, I wouldn't want to be forced to suffer through the whole game with bad controls; there should be an option to play it on a normal controller.
About what you said b about having to but new systems to play the old games... have you ever heard of emulators? You know, running a console and it's games on your computer. I use Project 64 for Nintendo 64 games. but there are others out there for all systems up until Wii basically. you can download one of those here if you like and all you have to do is download the ROMs for the games you want to play. It's not strictly legal, but Nintendo really is forcing your hand to do it by not offering there games to you in a legitimate and functional way.
If you love the zelda games there is the N64 Emulator and Gamecube/Wii Emulator. If you love strategy games, Starcraft II and League of Legends are two popular choices. Just download Steam and check the specials frequently, there's plenty of demos and cheap games to try out to pass the time.
Motioninjoy and Project 64. The first link will hook allow your PS3 to be used as a game controller for Windows and the second one gives you a compatible emulator. Good luck
http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/func-startdown/34/
is probs one of the best emulators out there
I haven't run one in a while but I think they even have graphics filters to make things look better :)
Gamepad is reallllllly helpful because getting link around with just arrow keys is kinda painful.
If you have a decent computer there's no need. Get the latest public Project 64 release and Glide64 Napalm WX Release 1 and you've got a really great N64 emulator. The XBox gamepad works great also.
the project64 link is for windows, and is free. This emulator doesn't require NEARLY the computing horsepower that dolphin does.
http://www.coolrom.com/roms/n64/7967/Zelda_-_Ocarina_of_Time.php
this is where you can freely download the rom file for Ocarina of time, but downloading it is only legal if you own the game cartridge (or arguably the wii virtual console version)