Which n64 emulator that is compatible and runs well on my pc should I use?

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Ok so I tried/wanted to try the recommended emulators from this list and these were the issues:

• Mupen64plus-next crashes
• ares has high requirements
• simple64 and rmg dont work since I have Windows 8.1
• Bizhawk is too slow
• I also used to use parallel-n64 and project64 but I have been told that I shouldnt use them anymore.
• Project64-legacy worked like shit, and it doesnt even let me add more plugins

The n64 roms I have are Mario 64, F-zero x, zelda ocarina of time, hybrid heaven, castlevania legacy of darkness, goldeneye 007, mystical ninja starring goemon, diddy kong racing, donkey kong 64, banjo kazooie, and smash remix
So, what should I use, then?

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

I'm not active on the emulation scene for PC, but I agree that you should stay the hell away from Project64.

I honestly recommend Android emulation the most, particularly old versions of N64Droid.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

I'm not active on the emulation scene for PC, but I agree that you should stay the hell away from Project64.

I honestly recommend Android emulation the most, particularly old versions of N64Droid.

I have m64 plus fz downloaded

 

[Zerpina]

RetroArch with Mupen64Plus-Next core would most likely be you're best bet, since you are running Windows 8

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

RetroArch with Mupen64Plus-Next core would most likely be you're best bet, since you are running Windows 8

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I heard retroarch sucks

 

[Zerpina]

I don't like it, but you are running a very outdated OS. so have to take what will run on you're system with good results.

not making fun or anything, just how it is, Most Emulators don't support OS that far back anymore

And you said "simple64 and rmg dont work since I have Windows 8.1"

 

[Emerald Flowsion]

I have been using Rosalie's Mupen GUI. It's worked well for me.

 

[middler]

I have been using Rosalie's Mupen GUI. It's worked well for me.

I also use this. Its a portable app so unless there are direct issues with win8 it should be fine.

 

[Zerpina]

@Xdqwerty
Yeah sorry, best i can do help wise, All my Emulation is done Via a OS Version o Linux, or Batocera.

Best of luck ^_^

 

[DunkeyKong]

I have been using Rosalie's Mupen GUI. It's worked well for me.

I've checked that out and it has an update a week ago! Thanks for mentioning that because the updates are quite active too

 

[Lv0Slime]

What are you PC specs, I'm interested why you are running 8.1?

 

[Inkingsama]

I heard retroarch sucks

Try it out first, it may be the solution to your problem. Also, why stay away from project64? I've heard the stories but you can find a safe download here

 

[freebie#47]

I use Project64 3.something on a computer made from the year 2000. Worked just fine for me except a few games....lucky all but 1 are ports. Yeah, I know about the time project64 had malware on it...but i rarely update unless i can't play a game. I have tried Parallel and its ok. Mupen64 SUCKS!!!!

 

[DanCalibur]

You can try installing Retrobat it still supports Win8 and its very lightweight. It also install every core automatically so it's easy for you to test what runs best for you.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Try it out first, it may be the solution to your problem. Also, why stay away from project64? I've heard the stories but you can find a safe download here

Is it safe bc it had the pop up removed?

I use Project64 3.something on a computer made from the year 2000. Worked just fine for me except a few games....lucky all but 1 are ports. Yeah, I know about the time project64 had malware on it...but i rarely update unless i can't play a game. I have tried Parallel and its ok. Mupen64 SUCKS!!!!

3.0.1? I was using that one too

 

[Inkingsama]

Is it safe bc it had the pop up removed?

3.0.1? I was using that one too

As far as i know, it's safe because it doesn't have the supposed malware that P64 was packaged with. The pop up that asks for a donation it's still there but you can circunvent it by making P64 the predetermined applitacion to open N64 roms and then opening them directly, which launchs the game inmediately and the pop up doesn't appear.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

As far as i know, it's safe because it doesn't have the supposed malware that P64 was packaged with. The pop up that asks for a donation it's still there but you can circunvent it by making P64 the predetermined applitacion to open N64 roms and then opening them directly, which launchs the game inmediately and the pop up doesn't appear.

There was also this to avoid the pop up: https://github.com/Rosalie241/PJ64Launcher

 

[middler]

@Xdqwerty Try RMG really:

Releases · Rosalie241/RMG

Rosalie's Mupen GUI. Contribute to Rosalie241/RMG development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

@Xdqwerty Try RMG really:

Releases · Rosalie241/RMG

Rosalie's Mupen GUI. Contribute to Rosalie241/RMG development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

I already stated it doesnt work

 

[middler]

I already stated it doesnt work

you said mupen 64 dosent work, its not exactly the same

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

you said mupen 64 dosent work, its not exactly the same

simple64 and rmg dont work since I have Windows 8.1

 

[middler]

sorry me blind :(

 

[loopy]

• simple64 and rmg dont work since I have Windows 8.1

Look up how to install Windows 10 or 11
or technically you could use an older version of RMG (v0.2.4) that still works on Windows 8, but its 2 years old lol

Other then RMG and Simple64 you have tried all recommended n64 emulators already. but if you really wanted to you could try others, heres a list of all n64 emulators: https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_64_emulators

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Look up how to install Windows 10 or 11

I don't wanna be scolded for changing stuff on our only PC

 

[loopy]

I don't wanna be scolded for changing stuff on our only PC

oh yeah if other people are also using the PC, then definitely don't change the Windows version, that will piss people off.