1964 GEPD Edition vs Luna's Project64

1964 GEPD Edition is a modified version of 1964 version 0.8.5, built for use with the Mouse Injector for GoldenEye and Perfect Dark. Its stated scope is narrow: the maker says its changes benefit GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark for Nintendo 64, along with ROM hacks of those games. Other games may gain nothing or be negatively affected, and ROM support outside those titles is poor. The emulator is free and game ROMs are not included. Downloads include standard, no-DRP, and Steam Deck ZIP bundles; the no-DRP bundle omits Discord Integration, and the Steam Deck bundle is described as preconfigured for Steam Deck. Supported platforms are Windows and Linux, with a Linux/Wine demo linked by the release. The release provides MD5, SHA-1, and CRC32 hashes for its three ZIP downloads and links to VirusTotal results marked 1/61. Setup instructions and a detailed FAQ are in bundle_readme.txt, with video tutorials also linked. The repository lists a GPL-2.0 license. It was archived as read-only on September 1, 2026; the maker describes the edition as feature complete since 2023 and retained for archival purposes and older mods.

Luna's Project64 is a free Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows and Linux. It is a fork of Project64 3.0.1 and describes itself as a Linux-compatible alternative to Project64 2.4. Its stated priority is gameplay functionality for a select set of games, not accuracy or broad compatibility; included plugins are intended to support those games. The emulator offers 100 savestate slots, with faster loading and changes to prevent crashes from repeated state loading while Discord screensharing. It prompts users when a new version is ready. Version 3.7.3 fixes a RetroAchievements Hardcore exploit, improves memory decommit handling, and addresses edge cases that could deadlock state saving or loading. Version 3.7.3 is required for RetroAchievements Hardcore, and Star Display plus Luna is allowed. The project is licensed under GPLv2 and distributed through GitHub Releases. It supports cheats, high-resolution rendering, controller remapping, and Direct3D 8, Vulkan, and OpenGL 3.3 graphics APIs. Speed controls use Ctrl+ and Ctrl-.