All articles tagged with #nintendo 64
New prototype footage from Spaceworld 1995 shows early builds of Super Mario 64 and Kirby Bowl 64, highlighting differences such as larger chest hitboxes, extra Whomp’s Fortress fish, cannon tweaks, and Kirby Bowl 64’s cancellation with concepts like Dream Course-like gameplay and a Kirby Air Ride-inspired mode; Mario Kart snippets are also shown.
Hackaday reports a developer porting Windows CE 2.11 to the N64 by building a board-specific configuration with the Windows CE Platform Builder. Using an EverDrive flash cart and SD card, the OS runs a Windows-like GUI on the console, with the full technical details available on GitHub.
Analogue’s 1.3.0 firmware for the Analogue 3D adds the Memories save-state feature, letting you save at any moment and resume from the exact point (a capability that started with the Analogue Pocket). The update also improves multi-title flash-cart support and HDR to better emulate CRT looks on modern displays, but screenshots aren’t available yet and the Virtual Controller Pak won’t be usable with original or wired N64 controllers.
The article highlights the most valuable Nintendo 64 games, with Super Mario 64 leading at $1.56 million for a sealed copy, followed by titles like Clay Fighter: Sculptor’s Cut and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, emphasizing the growing value of retro gaming collectibles.
ModRetro, co-founded by Palmer Luckey, teases a $200 Nintendo 64 clone called M64 that plays original cartridges on real hardware, aiming to launch this holiday season, capitalizing on N64 nostalgia and competing with other FPGA-based consoles like Analogue 3D.
ModRetro's M64, a new Nintendo 64 emulator console, is priced at $199.99 for early bird buyers, making it cheaper than the upcoming Analogue 3D at $249.99. The M64 promises authentic gameplay using hardware-based emulation, with a release anticipated around Christmas, while the Analogue 3D faces delays and offers 4K output. The M64's design and features remain largely under wraps, but it aims to provide a high-quality N64 gaming experience.
The Analogue 3D, a high-end retro console designed to emulate Nintendo 64 games on modern displays, has experienced delays due to recent tariff changes, with shipping now expected to begin in late August instead of July, as the company absorbs the increased costs caused by new import taxes.
Internet sleuths have analyzed a Nintendo video and believe they have uncovered five upcoming Nintendo 64 games for Nintendo Switch Online, including Donkey Kong 64 and Super Smash Bros., suggesting potential new additions to the service.
Nintendo has announced new exclusive features for the Switch 2 version of the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online app, including rewind, CRT filter, and customizable control mapping, enhancing the classic gaming experience on the new console.
Cavern of Dreams, a Nintendo 64-style collectathon platformer, is set to release on the Switch on February 29 for $12.99. Players take on the role of Fynn, a young dragon searching for his stolen siblings in a surreal 3D world filled with puzzles, challenges, and treasures. The game, currently available on PC, emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming, with no combat but plenty of dangers to navigate.
To celebrate the sixth anniversary of the beloved platformer game Celeste, developers Extremely OK Games have released Celeste 64, a free Nintendo 64-style reimagining of the game as a 3D action-adventure, continuing Madeline's story and featuring familiar elements from the original game. Despite being created in a week, the game plays fantastically well and is available for Windows and Linux, with its source code on Github.
To celebrate its 6th anniversary, indie hit Celeste releases "Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain," a free N64-style 3D platformer game available exclusively on PC, offering fans a chance to revisit Celeste Mountain with Madeline in a heartfelt 3D platformer experience, featuring dialogue that serves as a follow-up to the original game.
Yuri Tereshyn, known for TheStraightPipes, has created a five-hour video showcasing almost every Nintendo 64 racing game, offering a nostalgic trip for fans. The video features a fish-eye reaction cam and game footage, with timestamped sections for easy navigation. The article's author reminisces about their own experiences with the N64 and favorite racing games, inviting readers to share their own favorites.
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack has added several Nintendo 64 classics, but there are still many 64-bit gems that fans would love to see on the service. Some of the games on the wishlist include Banjo-Tooie, Beetle Adventure Racing!, Blast Corps, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Diddy Kong Racing. These titles offer a mix of sequels, unique gameplay, and cult classics that would enhance the N64 library on the Switch.
The creator of the cancelled fan project Portal 64, which aimed to bring Valve's classic game to Nintendo 64 hardware, urges disappointed fans not to blame Valve for the takedown. Valve requested the project be removed after discovering it used the official Nintendo 64 SDK, as they could potentially face legal issues with Nintendo. The creator, Joe Lambert, is now considering new projects, including an original game for Nintendo 64 and PC.