Release Date
Japan: June 23rd 1996.
North America: September 29th 1996.
Europe: March 1st 1997.
Features
-Cartridges with exclusive capabilities to break partnerships
-It's Region Free, well it technically isn't, but it can be! You only need to remove them little plastic bars inside the cartridge slot.
-4 controller ports built-in.
-Add-on ports on controllers that permits things like the Rumble Pack, Transfer pack, and memory cards to be used.
-The RAM add-on called the Expansion Pack (sold separately) can run games specifically made for it, such as Majora's Mask and Perfect Dark) and make some other run more smoothly or at higher resolutions.
How can I obtain the best image quality on my N64?:
You'll need a first gen N64 and mod it to output RGB signal. Here's a tutorial (thanks to Shiren Wonders from the N64forever forum).
Now...about emulation, let's get one thing straight: I do not support any form of piracy and so does ERA. Emulation is only a way to reach a better image quality and ensure a better future for our cartridges.
Why resort to emulation?: As mentioned above, emulation result to a better image quality because you can upgrade the resolution via the graphic settings. That goes without saying that people mostly all are equipped of HDTVs, N64 in their original forms produces terrible IQ on those, so if you don't have a good old CRT TV near, it will make the experience a bit more aggressive to the eye, to be polite.
How can transfer my N64 library on my PC so that I can be legit?: You'll need a Retrode with the N64 plug-in. Be sure that the switch inside your Retrode is at 3.3V for a successful extraction.
If you're interested into buying a Retrode w/adapters, here's the website. (Though I don't think it's available there anymore.)
What is the best emulator available and where can I find it?:
Project64. here,
Please note that the N64 emulation scene far from being perfect, but it definitely made progress in the recent years with the newer graphics plugins.
Is there N64 emulators for Android devices? Sure, there's N64oid which is free and can be found here and there's Mupen64 that can be found on the Google Play store.
If you ripped your collection via a friend's Retrode and want to feel legit on your PC, you can always grab one of those on Ebay. It works wonderfully!
You have a collection? Man, you're in the right place to show off your stuff! Even if it's just a bunch of loose cartridges, I don't give a damn, show it! This thread is all about showing that you love the N64, no matter how many cartridges and boxes you have!
I do not support piracy, every game pictures I'll be showing come from games in my personal collection. Piracy talk won't be tolerated.
Here a few pics of notable titles playing via P64, more to come in the future.
You saw a nice deal on Ebay of a game you already have? Share it with the people here so that fellow GAFers can have opportunities to expand their collections! Anything clever to say or any questions about 'X' game? Fun facts? Go for it!
Another thing, my knowledge isn't perfect, so if I spat some false info in my OP, say it and I'll make corrections. :)
Other Retro-ERA threads
Nintendo Gamecube |OT| Appreciation and Collecting Thread
Sega Dreamcast |OT| Appreciation and Emulation Thread
Sega Saturn |OT| Appreciation and Emulation Thread
Sony Playstation (PS1) |OT| Appreciation Thread - Worse Image Quality than your Kid's First Drawing
PS2 Appreciation Thread | The Greatest Sequel Ever Made
Game Boy / Color / Advance Collecting |OT| Now you're playing with power; PORTABLE POWER!
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |OT| Blast Processing with the GOAT
Sega CD/Mega CD Appreciation Thread of Welcome to the Next Level
RetroEra IOTI 40 years of Classic Backlog
The Ripping Thread |OT| How to build your own legitimate ROM library
C'mon ERA, hype! Show your love once again! Long live the Nintendo 64! :D
EDIT: I got my thread locked and got my thread priviledges removed after making this thread exposing ERA's new owner.
www.resetera.com
It was fun while it lasted, but I'm not supporting this place anymore.
Japan: June 23rd 1996.
North America: September 29th 1996.
Europe: March 1st 1997.
Features
-Cartridges with exclusive capabilities to break partnerships
-It's Region Free, well it technically isn't, but it can be! You only need to remove them little plastic bars inside the cartridge slot.
-4 controller ports built-in.
-Add-on ports on controllers that permits things like the Rumble Pack, Transfer pack, and memory cards to be used.
-The RAM add-on called the Expansion Pack (sold separately) can run games specifically made for it, such as Majora's Mask and Perfect Dark) and make some other run more smoothly or at higher resolutions.
How can I obtain the best image quality on my N64?:
You'll need a first gen N64 and mod it to output RGB signal. Here's a tutorial (thanks to Shiren Wonders from the N64forever forum).
Now...about emulation, let's get one thing straight: I do not support any form of piracy and so does ERA. Emulation is only a way to reach a better image quality and ensure a better future for our cartridges.
Why resort to emulation?: As mentioned above, emulation result to a better image quality because you can upgrade the resolution via the graphic settings. That goes without saying that people mostly all are equipped of HDTVs, N64 in their original forms produces terrible IQ on those, so if you don't have a good old CRT TV near, it will make the experience a bit more aggressive to the eye, to be polite.
How can transfer my N64 library on my PC so that I can be legit?: You'll need a Retrode with the N64 plug-in. Be sure that the switch inside your Retrode is at 3.3V for a successful extraction.
If you're interested into buying a Retrode w/adapters, here's the website. (Though I don't think it's available there anymore.)
What is the best emulator available and where can I find it?:
Project64. here,
Please note that the N64 emulation scene far from being perfect, but it definitely made progress in the recent years with the newer graphics plugins.
Is there N64 emulators for Android devices? Sure, there's N64oid which is free and can be found here and there's Mupen64 that can be found on the Google Play store.
If you ripped your collection via a friend's Retrode and want to feel legit on your PC, you can always grab one of those on Ebay. It works wonderfully!
You have a collection? Man, you're in the right place to show off your stuff! Even if it's just a bunch of loose cartridges, I don't give a damn, show it! This thread is all about showing that you love the N64, no matter how many cartridges and boxes you have!
I do not support piracy, every game pictures I'll be showing come from games in my personal collection. Piracy talk won't be tolerated.
Here a few pics of notable titles playing via P64, more to come in the future.
You saw a nice deal on Ebay of a game you already have? Share it with the people here so that fellow GAFers can have opportunities to expand their collections! Anything clever to say or any questions about 'X' game? Fun facts? Go for it!
Another thing, my knowledge isn't perfect, so if I spat some false info in my OP, say it and I'll make corrections. :)
Other Retro-ERA threads
Nintendo Gamecube |OT| Appreciation and Collecting Thread
Sega Dreamcast |OT| Appreciation and Emulation Thread
Sega Saturn |OT| Appreciation and Emulation Thread
Sony Playstation (PS1) |OT| Appreciation Thread - Worse Image Quality than your Kid's First Drawing
PS2 Appreciation Thread | The Greatest Sequel Ever Made
Game Boy / Color / Advance Collecting |OT| Now you're playing with power; PORTABLE POWER!
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |OT| Blast Processing with the GOAT
Sega CD/Mega CD Appreciation Thread of Welcome to the Next Level
RetroEra IOTI 40 years of Classic Backlog
The Ripping Thread |OT| How to build your own legitimate ROM library
C'mon ERA, hype! Show your love once again! Long live the Nintendo 64! :D
EDIT: I got my thread locked and got my thread priviledges removed after making this thread exposing ERA's new owner.
I believe there is a conversation to be had about ERA new owners and affiliations details.
Hey all, Most of you are probably aware, thanks to the warning up there, that ERA is no longer owned by a solo member of the community and was sold for 4.5M$ to MOBA Network by Cerium. Which, understandably after this deed, seemingly ran off with the money to never return again, for obvious...
www.resetera.com
It was fun while it lasted, but I'm not supporting this place anymore.
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