Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
DaedalusX64
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsPSP, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Linux, macOS, Windows
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
DaedalusX64 is ranked #16 of 23 in Nintendo 64 emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on Nintendo 64 emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- PSP, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Linux, macOS, Windowsgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- DaedalusX64 is a Nintendo 64 emulator.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Features
- The project describes fast emulation and high compatibility as features.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The README describes the project as having active support and updates.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Download
- The README directs users to download the latest release for their platform from GitHub Releases.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Nightly builds
- The README says latest nightly builds are available from GitHub Actions and may be sporadic.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Usage
- On PSP, the README says to copy the DaedalusX64 folder to Memory Stick under PSP/Game.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop dependencies
- For macOS and Linux, the README lists libpng, zlib, minizip, glew, and SDL2 prerequisites.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platform limitation
- The README says Big Endian is unsupported and therefore PowerPC builds are unavailable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Windows build
- The README says the Windows build is currently broken.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Apple Silicon
- The README says a native Apple Silicon build is not available via GitHub, though it compiles and works with reduced speed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility help
- The README points users to the GitHub wiki for compatibility information, optimal settings, and emulator details.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The README invites users to join the project's Discord for news and community discussion.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- GitHub identifies the repository license as GPL-2.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The Releases page marks DaedalusX64 1.1.8 as the latest release and describes stability and performance changes for PSP audio and a new speed hack.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The README names PSP, 3DS, Vita, Linux, macOS, and Windows as supported platforms.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The README directs users to download the latest release for their platform from GitHub Releases.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Community builds
- The project says nightly builds are available from GitHub Actions and may be sporadic.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The macOS and Linux instructions list libpng, zlib, minizip, glew, and SDL2 as prerequisites.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Limit
- The README says Big Endian is not supported, so PowerPC builds are unavailable.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project points users to its GitHub wiki for compatibility and settings information and to Discord for community discussion.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Release
- The releases page lists DaedalusX64 1.1.8 as the latest release and describes PSP audio and performance improvements.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Nintendo 64 Emulators in 2026#16 of 23
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Sources
- github.com/DaedalusX64/daedalus· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/DaedalusX64/daedalus/releases· checked 4 Oct 2026