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n64js

Ch 156.8of 23 Nintendo 64 Emulators
  1. 1Runs onWeb
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWeb browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari; Edge is untested
  4. 4Save statesNo
  5. 5Controller remappingYes
  6. 6Graphics renderer APIsWebGL
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

n64js is ranked #15 of 23 in Nintendo 64 emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

n64js plans and pricing

All plans
n64js Free No paid plans or usage limits stated github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on Nintendo 64 emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari; Edge is untestedgithub.com
Save states
Nogithub.com
Controller remapping
Yesgithub.com
Graphics renderer APIs
WebGLgithub.com

Facts

Product
n64js is an N64 emulator written mostly in pure ES6 JavaScript.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Hosted version
A hosted version is available on GitHub Pages.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Performance
The project says many ROMs run at close to full speed, though graphical issues remain.hulkholden.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Browser requirement
The emulator requires WebGL, which limits the GPUs it can run on.hulkholden.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Browser compatibility
The live site reports Chrome, Firefox, and Safari tested on macOS 13.5, with Edge untested.hulkholden.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Controls
The site provides keyboard controls for N64 buttons and a controller configuration interface.hulkholden.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Save data
The repository lists save persistence through localStorage and save import/export among its implementation features.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audio
The repository says low-level audio emulation is implemented and high-level audio emulation is a work in progress.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Graphics
The repository says graphics use high-level emulation and that many ROMs have graphical issues.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The hosted site invites users to get in touch via the maker’s Twitter account.hulkholden.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as MIT.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended audience
The maker describes the project as a JavaScript emulator showcase and a way to explore what modern browsers can do.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
n64js is an N64 emulator written mostly in pure ES6 JavaScript.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Availability
A hosted version is available on GitHub Pages.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The project says many ROMs run at full framerate, though most playable ROMs have some graphical issues.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Browser requirements
The hosted emulator requires WebGL, and saving and loading require native Uint8Array base64 methods supported in Chrome/Edge 140+, Firefox 133+, or Safari 18.2+ including iOS.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Debug features
The emulator offers Off, Simple, and Mattias CRT display effects under Debug → Graphics → CRT.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Headless use
The repository documents Bun scripts for creating a headless emulator and setting controller input programmatically.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Known limitations
The README identifies imprecise cycle counting and graphics as compatibility issues and lists savestates as a TODO.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Origin
The hosted page says n64js is based on Daedalus, an emulator its maker began writing while at university.hulkholden.github.io · 4 Oct 2026

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