sixteen-bit
Member
The only Everdrive I have is for Game Boy. They make a lot of sense for portables. With consoles it's not too much of a hassle for me to manually swap carts, but I can definitely see the appeal.
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The Nintendo 64 Appreciation/Collecting/Emulation Thread.
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nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I'm worried about how the unit would work with certain games. If it's got near 100% compatibility, I'd be very interested.
My words exactly!
Member
I cannot see your pic.
Anyway, i just tried it on my phone and Blast Corps runs great. I can see the human character just fine, as well as the "You're just trying to impress me" chic on the tv screen that pops on the left upper corner. I use Glide64 Accurate plugin (that means 0 frameskip and the best quality) and i can get 25-30fps on my relic phone.
Here's my game with android snaptool:
http://imgur.com/a/aOKpK
Banjo Kazooie also runs very well, i get 35-50+fps.
Are you sure you are using the correct version of Mupen64 plus AE? I mean the ones from here and NOT the obsolete playstore versions. Also, make sure to use the settings i posted previously, in order to get the best performance.
ResidentDante
Member
Same here.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I cannot see your pic.
Anyway, i just tried it on my phone and Blast Corps runs great. I can see the human character just fine, as well as the "You're just trying to impress me" chic on the tv screen that pops on the left upper corner. I use Glide64 Accurate plugin (that means 0 frameskip and the best quality) and i can get 25-30fps on my relic phone.
Here's my game with android snaptool:
http://imgur.com/a/aOKpK
Banjo Kazooie also runs very well, i get 35-50+fps.
Are you sure you are using the correct version of Mupen64 plus AE? I mean the ones from here and NOT the obsolete playstore versions. Also, make sure to use the settings i posted previously, in order to get the best performance.
I actually got it to work. However, when I get into the Thunderfist and use his 'A' ability, my game comes to a complete CRAWL. No idea what's going on with that.
My words exactly!
Member
Ahh yes, the dreaded blur issue. This also happens in Perfect Dark when you are drugged or punched and your vision becomes blurry. In Blast Corps, this happens with Thunderfist's rolling.
The Glide64 plug in is very resource intensive in thosr instances.
Solution is that whenever you hop onto a Thunderfist, go to the game's settings of mupen64 (by swipping the left of the screen) and use the GlideN64-Accurate plugin that removes the blur.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Ah - cheers. I'll give that a go!
My words exactly!
Member
Pics from Blast Corps:
http://imgur.com/a/dVnyb
Btw, keep on mind the same issue occurs with the truck. Same solution applies here too.
http://imgur.com/a/dVnyb
Btw, keep on mind the same issue occurs with the truck. Same solution applies here too.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Ah OK, thanks.
Also, I am going to order an N64 and an Everdrive I think. Any suggestions on what N64 model I should grab?
soxinthebox
Member
A black one
NormalFish
Banned
If you don't plan to mod, I believe the colored ones tend to have higher iq out of the box.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Do people sell them with mods for HDMI input or whatever? So I can hook it up to my TV?
NormalFish
Banned
there's a new mod for that, but i don't know if it's released or how expensive it would be.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Gotcha. Any reliable ebay sellers for N64 with expansion packs?
NormalFish
Banned
Honestly not sure. I admit I'm no where near an expert on the N64, I'm more of a PS1 guy myself. I got mine from a friend. Hopefully someone can give you a more satisfactory answer.
IrishNinja
Member
if there is, i haven't played it
i remember digging the demo disc i had of Jet Moto before i played that, then it was all over
i remember digging the demo disc i had of Jet Moto before i played that, then it was all over
entremet
Member
They said it was there most taxing videos.
They worked hard on it.
It's 20 minutes! But you know they worked a long on it since they production is super high quality.
Ultra HDMI looks insane!!!
blast processed
Member
It does, I wonder how much it is. I didn't see anything on their site. Though, I didn't look very hard.
IrishNinja
Member
yeah, this was pretty cool - digging the options
As I posted in the Upscale thread, this is definitely looking like a game changer. The mini does a poor job at handling N64's blur filter so it would be nice to bypass needing an external scaler altogether.
I will still play RGB-modded N64 on my CRT, but I think I'll also get another one of my N64's future-proofed with this new mod.
Also, even though they are slightly stiff, I really like the videos these guys put out. They actually know their stuff.
I will still play RGB-modded N64 on my CRT, but I think I'll also get another one of my N64's future-proofed with this new mod.
Also, even though they are slightly stiff, I really like the videos these guys put out. They actually know their stuff.
IrishNinja
Member
i mean, i can see the difference but at this point i'd almost rather wait on emulation or something if stock RGB is that hideous for you
you're not gonna improve the atrocious framerate etc
you're not gonna improve the atrocious framerate etc
NormalFish
Banned
Wow that de-blur setting really is witchcraft.
Do we know how easy the mod is looking to be to install?
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Oh, looks like he's basically just selling to modders and such, as opposed to selling himself. Maybe I'll hunt for a mod. Or just finally get around to modding mine for RGB. And say fuck it since i don't actually play my N64.
decisions...
Do we know how easy the mod is looking to be to install?
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Oh, looks like he's basically just selling to modders and such, as opposed to selling himself. Maybe I'll hunt for a mod. Or just finally get around to modding mine for RGB. And say fuck it since i don't actually play my N64.
decisions...
Stock RGB is hideous to me on a fixed pixel display via the Framemeister. But it looks perfect to me on a PVM..... or rather, it looks like N64 is supposed to look in my opinion.
In contrast, Framemeister stuggles so much with N64's blur filter. It tries to make a crisp image but the result is so heinous when resolving that filter.
Lynd7
Member
Do you use scanlines? When my friend got an XRGB we fiddled around for awhile and ended up thinking it looked a lot better with the scanlines on.
Can't wait for this HDMI board, definitely want to get it.
NormalFish
Banned
Really don't have an issue with how the N64 looks via my mini, via SVideo. That said, I've already accepted that N64 games are hideous in general.
Yea... I'm a scanline-guy for sure.
IrishNinja
Member
huh...yeah, N64 even RGB/XRGB'd doesnt look fantastic. ill try it out on my PVM tonight & see how drastic the difference is for me
I suspect that even regardless of the defilter option, N64 HDMI mod will look nicer than the Framemeister. I'm not expert on what components are used in the N64, but any less than ideal DAC that mucks up the analog IQ out of the N64 would be bypassed. Audio too for that matter.
Are we allowed to discuss about flash carts here? I'm thinking of picking one up for Christmas but I'm confused as to which one to get.
If it's bannable then I'll drop the subject
The retro threads are a good home for flash cart talk. No shame in them. The EverDrives are the most popular right now and are probably the most user and consumer friendly... Though I strongly recommend buying from a well established reseller so as to get the best customer service and quickest technical assistance. StoneAge Gamer if you are in the USA and maybe Canada, for example.
If only there are sellers in the UK selling them at decent prices. I noticed the everdrive 64 is around $129 and it's going for £129 from uk stores
Decided to save up for one or keep an eye out on ebay for a cheaper older version of it. That Chinese clone ED64 plus is tempting but I figured it isn't as reliable with game compatibility as the everdrive V3. It's going for half the price in UK.
IrishNinja
Member
yeah, i want the super everdrive (board's about $75), wish the N8 & N64 boards were that price!
It's Great!
Need to pick up the GB and N64 ones next, I love mine, makes my life way easier.
Speaking of the Hdmi mod, do we have any idea on cost or who will be doing installs? I don't think I've seen that info yet.
That is awesome!!!Went to get Halo 5 today and the store owner says. Hey do you want a RGB modded N64?
Walked out the door with that modded N64, an expansion pack and Rogue Squadron for under $100.
Also you got Rogue Squadron, great game!
blast processed
Member
So what are you going to play first?
Kawika
Member
Its probably my favorite N64 game. Some may say that is blasphemy but I am stoked!
Since my N64 uses the same RGB cable as my SNES. I will just hook that up as Halo is installing and patching. Probably will get through a few stages if all goes well before Halo is done.
From collectors' cold, dead hands.
A classmate back in law school gave me her old video games and there was an absolutely pristine N64 controller in there. It was like finding the holy grail.
I had previously forgotten how N64 joysticks felt when new. It's amazing and I pretty much don't let anyone else use it.
IrishNinja
Member
for like a decade it was fashionable to prop your old furniture up on soup cans and boxed N64 controllers, now people pay a premium for the latter but not the former
what a time to be alive
what a time to be alive