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More accurate N64 graphics emulation plug-in released
- Thread starter Enter the Dragon Punch
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I've been playing with standard Project 64 2.2 setup for 2 weeks now (reached Grunty Industries) and I have no problem so far.
BTW OP, maybe update your post - Version 1.1 has already been released.
nkarafo
Member
It's indeed a shame because the first level looks almost perfect. The new mip mapping system makes it look like it should without the texture problems of the old Glide plugin. But then you get to the 4th level (Surface) and the graphic glitches are much more severe than what you could get from the old version.
There was something like this for the N64 as it looks oudated now (2012 it seems)
http://bhemuhelp.co.nf/n64mgcl/N64ConfigList.htm
Rom list links are at the top of the page, sorted alphabetically. I remember using that guide and for the most part it was correct, although i did found some slightly better combinations myself.
Armageddon
Neo Member
I hope a future update to this plugin makes Gauntlet Legends playable. The intro runs perfect, but once you hit play on the main menu you just get a black screen. When I try to run it with Angrylion's pixel perfect plugin it seems like everything works, but it's too slow to be playable.
Has anyone else ever had any luck playing this game? From what I remember looking up info in the past, no-ones really ever been able to get it to play well without major problems.
Has anyone else ever had any luck playing this game? From what I remember looking up info in the past, no-ones really ever been able to get it to play well without major problems.
AFAIK no, but elements are being implemented in Retroarch. Plugins are in the core itself unless I'm wrong.
I did read that gliden64 will be added just like angrylion was though.
Arren
Member
That's wonderful to hear. These days I find Retroarch to be the most useful and hassle-free option to emulate any retro system: no input lag of any sort and quite a diverse array of configurations to delve into.
In the meantime which emulator and specific version would you recommend using this plugin with, in order to experiment and have the smoothest experience? I have tried Mupenplus 2.5 with the M64py frontend, but it's giving me one hell of an headache.
In the meantime which emulator and specific version would you recommend using this plugin with, in order to experiment and have the smoothest experience? I have tried Mupenplus 2.5 with the M64py frontend, but it's giving me one hell of an headache.
Project64 I guess, but its still part of a bad bunch of options.
If you grab the latest nightly build of the core, some fixes from GlideN64 are already in it's glide64 plugin.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
While keeping an eye here:
http://www.cen64.com/
Will probably be the best way to go in a year or so
That's a really good idea actually.
Indeed. This is the question that matters.
AuthenticM
Member
What's the difference between Project64 and Project64 Git ?
Why emulate the N64 version when you can just play Rogue Squadron 3D on PC??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmBs5U5niyU
That's right, Rogue Squadron, in HD at 60 FPS.
Jelle
Member
Two very good and updated ones:
http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Emulation_General_Wiki
http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Main_Page
I'm guessing the Git is referring to the source code repository on Github. It should be more up to date, but at the same time more untested. And it requires you to compile the project yourself.
AuthenticM
Member
Wait, did PJ64 go open source? Wasn't is closed source and the newest version costed money for a while?
Yeah, that happened with version 1.7. But since version 2.0 or 2.1 it went opent source.
KojiKnight
Member
Azimer's HLE plugin is ancient at this point... Why would you need or want it aside if you're trying to get some more speed ups.
Jessie.Bristol
Member
How do I get the Plugin to work with Project64?
AuthenticM
Member
I see. The audio kept hitching anyway.
What plugins should I use ? And what is the RSP plugin ?
edit: this seems to be a problem only with Paper Mario. Is anyone here running it perfectly ? Not only are there audio issues, but the game suffers slowdown during loading screens and it messes up the audio even more. There are also graphical glitches with the top horizontal pixels line and the right vertical pixels line displaying weird colors.
I'm well aware of Good Old Games' release of Rogue Squadron 3D, but this is a recent addition. Furthermore, only the N64 version supports haptic feedback.
CrunchyFrog
Member
The PC version also doesn't have proper controller support, iirc.
DangerDave
Member
I'm talking to my bro right now, he's having to reformat his computer because of the amount of virus/bloatware/crapware this thing installs.
He unchecked everything but his computer still got totally jacked. It pegged his cpu and changed his cpu name, windows name, (saying he has windows 8.1 and his cpu is showing up as AMD Athlon 5350 now. Some of the programs it installed are: max computer cleaner, search protect, coupoon, gmsd-us-55a.
Beware!
Just to clarify, he installed the newest version of project 64 (2.2).
He unchecked everything but his computer still got totally jacked. It pegged his cpu and changed his cpu name, windows name, (saying he has windows 8.1 and his cpu is showing up as AMD Athlon 5350 now. Some of the programs it installed are: max computer cleaner, search protect, coupoon, gmsd-us-55a.
Beware!
Just to clarify, he installed the newest version of project 64 (2.2).
I believe they charged for the beta. By the looks of it the source code for 2.0 was released in 2013. Here's the Github page.
TheMagician
Member
What's the latest N64 emulator for the Wii Homebrew Channel?
AuthenticM
Member
Quick loads aren't working for me. When I press F7, the emulator crashes and I get a message saying something resembling "unknown action on memory". What gives ?
edit: nevermind. The issue is with the audio plugin, apparently. I need to reset the ROM once for the loadstate to work. Weird, but it works. This thread was informative.
edit: I have another issue though. The emulator does not remember my configuration of the video plugin. Has this happened to anyone else ?
edit: nevermind. The issue is with the audio plugin, apparently. I need to reset the ROM once for the loadstate to work. Weird, but it works. This thread was informative.
edit: I have another issue though. The emulator does not remember my configuration of the video plugin. Has this happened to anyone else ?
Are the plugin, folder or ini set as read only? That could cause that.
AuthenticM
Member
I just checked and some are. I tried to change the parameter for the entire folder but Windows says I need administrator rights to do that, and I am the administrator. How can I remedy this ?
Odd are you on the administrator account? What version of windows are you using? I know by default admin is hidden in win 7 and 8. So you have to enable it to log on to it. I dunno anything about using user accounts in windows really. I always use the admin account after installing windows. You can google how to turn it on. Log in change the properties. Then back to your account.
Spider from Mars
tap that thorax
I may have missed it, but which files replace what in regards to project64?
I'm not great at this stuff and I will only fuck it up If I start guessing.
I'm not great at this stuff and I will only fuck it up If I start guessing.
Jessie.Bristol
Member
I have been wondering as well. Tried doing a google search and couldn't find anything about using the new GLideN64 plugin with Project64.
AuthenticM
Member
I succeeded in turning off "read only" but the emulator is still not saving my preferences for the video plugin.
Hmm I dunno then
. It works fine on my end.For you guys installing it you don't replace anything. When you download the plugin the are 2 .dll files in there. It dosen't matter what one you use for p64. Just take one of them and put it in the plugin folder in p64 dir. Then once p64 is loaded change to that video plugin.
blacklabel93
Neo Member
you have my thanks. Never knew about this
linko9
Member
Didn't change anything for me unfortunately. But glad you got it working, hopefully these issues will be cleared up in future releases.
MiketheBSG
Member
Ok this may sound dumb but I'm not understanding how to download the the plugin. When I go to the website in the OP and pick the download source, instead of downloading the plugin, it downloads spyware that installs extensions to my Safari web browser. What's up with that?
Robin64
Member
MiketheBSG
Member
Thanks! I got it. Now I'd like to add the plugin to Retropie on my Raspberry Pi. Has anyone had success in adding it? I'm not sure which files I need and where to place them (I'm guessing opt/configs/n64
Extract GlideN64 and navigate to the bin>win32>zilmar-specs.
Open your Project-64 folder and navigate to Plugin>GFX.
Drag the gliden64.dll from the glide folder into your project-64 plugin folder and that's it. All you have to do is open Project64 and set glideN64 as your graphics plugin in settings. If you want the game-specific configurations, drag gliden64.custom in as well, and if you want the different translations you can drag the other files in too.
It's really simple, but made complicated by the fact that most people don't know what the hell zilmar-spec is.
MiketheBSG
Member
Would this not be compatible with Retropie!?
well, the retroarch core has elements of it built in - but enabling it would run like absolute shit.
sorry man
MiketheBSG
Member
:*-(
This makes me want to go back to Conker, never really looked too much into N64 emulation.
Also I both like and dislike Hi-res texture packs for emulated games.
Generally, running an old console game full screen on PC will look ridiculous regardless. So I just play them in small windows about 2x their native resolution and that's a good compromise.
Also I both like and dislike Hi-res texture packs for emulated games.
Generally, running an old console game full screen on PC will look ridiculous regardless. So I just play them in small windows about 2x their native resolution and that's a good compromise.
I'm basically a 240p or bust kinda guy really
original res, upscaled. it's a different situation for later consoles after the N64 with a higher poly count though - Wii/PSP/PS2/GC, etc all look superb renderered in 1080p
Jessie.Bristol
Member
Ah, yeah. Figured it out several days ago, then thought to myself "Duh!" Tried out Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Conker's Bad Fur Day.