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The Nintendo 64 Appreciation/Collecting/Emulation Thread.
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sixteen-bit
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NormalFish
Banned
I don't know what to think of this.
ResidentDante
Member
Is this from the actual Mario 64 manual?:
Hilarious! I watched that video it's referring to, there was a thread about it here on Gaf. It was, shall we say, interesting?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpk2tdsPh0A
I love this game.
robot
Member
Thought this was interesting for those looking to play imports:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/windygaming/j64-a-region-mod-for-ntsc-n64-consoles
Sounds like it will play US games on a JPN 64 too which is great for me.
EDIT: Looks like it was posted above too. Just backed it!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/windygaming/j64-a-region-mod-for-ntsc-n64-consoles
Sounds like it will play US games on a JPN 64 too which is great for me.
EDIT: Looks like it was posted above too. Just backed it!
D.Lo
Member
It's completely pointless though? You can achieve the same result with a knife and two minutes of cutting. And the bizzare scare about 'exposed motherboard' lol. One of mine has been 'modded' since 1997 lol.
If people really want a manufactured version, I'm sure someone has created a model that can be 3D printed.
The point is a mod that doesn't require cutting anything out of your cartridge tray to play Japanese N64 games. It's not the most fiscally responsible mod, but it has a point.
Or you can just switch that back off NFL Quarterback Club 97.
sixteen-bit
Member
The seller of my first N64 import threw in some random NA cart back and I have been switching that onto all of my imports for years, lol
I only have 3 n64 imports, so w/e
catpurrcat
Member
eBay veterans can you comment on this: bought an n64 bundle from Japan, with 2 controllers, AC adapter, rumble, game.
Well it arrived today...the console only that is.
Is it normal for JP shippers to separate out shipments into multiples?
Well it arrived today...the console only that is.
Is it normal for JP shippers to separate out shipments into multiples?
NormalFish
Banned
that doesn't sound right to me. I'd contact the seller asap.
catpurrcat
Member
Thanks, yep, did so!
What's happened is he's trying to send by "small packet" in multiple boxes to save himself some money vs putting it all in one bigger, heavier box and being forced to use "international parcel post". Japan's postal calculator shows total cost of 1200 yen for two small packages vs putting it all in one big package for a flat rate of 2700 yen.
Just wish he'd have said so in advance!
D.Lo
Member
Yes I've had that happen, sometimes it's cheaper in Japan Post to do small packets.
Aaand I see you have that covered.
catpurrcat
Member
Lol oh yes. Japanese sellers are SO polite and quick in eBay messaging.
Eager to try sin and punishment (the VC versions controllers were too annoying)
NormalFish
Banned
As a general comment, N64 svideo is very good. Indistinguishable from RGB frequently unless you're deliberately looking for the difference. Just in case anyone was looking for a way to upgrade their iq
I'm going to try to get some svideo screenshots someday.
yup. Definitely. Got my svideo cable a couple of weeks back. Tried it on a CRT and a HDTV. Looked incredible on both. Worth every penny.
NormalFish
Banned
Sync issue perhaps?
blast processed
Member
Have you tried to clean the cart slot yet? Make sure all of the pins in the cart slot are lined up as well.
I hope not.
I'll try that now, though I can imagine this one failing like my other N64(which turns on but never shows a picture anymore).
EDIT: Turns out the upscaler was doing that...strange as it works on my Saturn. Oh well, I guess I should go the RGB route for better quality and easier recording.
catpurrcat
Member
Putting in a good word for a replacement stick from video game museum from eBay. Bought a couple of sticks to replace some original "grindy" but tight originals. What a difference! Can "tiptoe" with Mario. Super happy with these sticks. Was around $10/stick.
I second this. S-video on an older model 26 inch LCD. Looks great, thought I have to put the sharpness setting at like 75%.
Type_Raver
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To my Pal n64 gamers and collectors, ive got a few zelda titles going on eBay via auction, which include Zelda OoT and Majoras Mask both complete in box. If you're keen have a look here: http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/amilic/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
Shadow Hog
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Finally got around to checking my N64 games today and it got me thinking. What is the weirdest N64 game you guys have ever come across? It could be story, controls, visuals, or just general idea that makes it stand out.
Love the game myself but Buck Bumble is the weirdest thing I have played on my N64.
It helps to have theworst best title music ever also.
Love the game myself but Buck Bumble is the weirdest thing I have played on my N64.
It helps to have the
soxinthebox
Member
Space Station Silicon Valley was such a weird theme but played great (at the time). Should really revisit it again.Finally got around to checking my N64 games today and it got me thinking. What is the weirdest N64 game you guys have ever come across? It could be story, controls, visuals, or just general idea that makes it stand out.
Love the game myself but Buck Bumble is the weirdest thing I have played on my N64.
It helps to have theworstbest title music ever also.
socksfelloff
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http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/is-it-possible-to-disable-anti-aliasing-in-n64-games-via-gameshark-cheats.59916/
I'll just drop this bomb here. Things could possibly get very interesting for the n64!
I'll just drop this bomb here. Things could possibly get very interesting for the n64!
blast processed
Member
This is awesome! brb going to eBay to get a Gameshark
I see posts there saying they're hooking the GS up to the computer. So I guess you need some sort of parallel connector to intercept and change game code? It looks sorta complicated (like hex editing PS2 games), but I hope it's easier than it looks. I wonder if this can enable 480i in games...
MikeHattsu
Member
That's only if you want to find and make the codes. You can use the codes they've posted without connecting it to the PC.
This works for all games?
That's... Really? That easy? I have a GS... I have got to try this!
Yes, try it out and see how it works, and report back with the results!
IrishNinja
Member
aw man, ive got a GS too...wonder if the cheats on the everdrive are the same as well?
soxinthebox
Member
If this works on the everdrive I'll be stoked.
The sharper pixels look rad.
The sharper pixels look rad.
MikeHattsu
Member
It works on the everdrive as well since it can use GS cheat codes.
MikeHattsu
Member
Well, with flash carts you should be able to hack the game files directly instead of using cheat codes to do it. If somebody will bother to find out of course.
Yeah I suppose it would be possible to create patches for games that just flip the same bits in the right memory addresses that the GS codes do.
soxinthebox
Member
Aw yeah. 👍
Edit: tried out the Duke Nukem 64 codes on the NTSC version and they didn't work but I was pretty sure it wouldn't. Will have to get the PAL versions of these games to try.
soxinthebox
Member
I didn't see a difference with the PAL version of Duke Nukem 64 either. I'm using composite but there should be some difference but it's really not there. Could be applying it wrong but there's not a whole lot of info.
Forgive the phone + composite pictures but I figured I'd share anyway.
Without game shark code
Code used in everdrive 64
Game shark code applied
Forgive the phone + composite pictures but I figured I'd share anyway.
Without game shark code
Code used in everdrive 64
Game shark code applied
