Gopher64 vs Mupen64Plus
Gopher64
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| Figure | Gopher64 | Mupen64Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Nintendo 64 Emulators | 8.0 (#7) | 7.7 (#12) |
| Downloads | Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android; the maker also points to Flathub for Linux and Homebrew for macOS. | The v2.6.0 release page lists prebuilt 64-bit downloads for Linux, Windows, and macOS, as well as source code. |
| Emulation | It can emulate CPU overclocking and supports cheats and savestates. | It includes four MIPS R4300 CPU emulators and dynamic recompilers for 32-bit x86 and 64-bit amd64 systems. |
| Purpose | Gopher64 is a cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator. | Mupen64Plus is a cross-platform, plugin-based Nintendo 64 emulator capable of accurately playing many games. |
| Support | The maker links a wiki and Discord, and the GitHub repository says to contact the maintainer through an issue or Discord before substantial contribution work. | Users can ask questions or report bugs through the Google Group, file bug reports on GitHub, or visit the #mupen64plus IRC channel on Libera.Chat. |
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In their own words
Gopher64
Gopher64 is a free, open-source Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It supports homebrew software, netplay, and local or server-based networked multiplayer for one to four players. Graphics options include upscaling and a CRT shader; emulation features include CPU overclocking, cheats, and save states. RetroAchievements is also supported, and enabling it sends some data to RetroAchievements systems. The itch.io listing names keyboard, Xbox controller, gamepad, joystick, and PlayStation controller inputs. Downloads are listed for all four platforms, with Flathub and Homebrew also pointed out for Linux and macOS. The source code is licensed under GPLv3. During online netplay, the server logs the user's IP address and basic session information—the game title and session name—for operational purposes; no additional personal data is collected or stored. The maker links a wiki and Discord, but there is no game compatibility list; game-specific problems are directed to GitHub issues.
Mupen64Plus
Mupen64Plus is a free, plugin-based Nintendo 64 emulator for Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD. It is designed to play many games and includes four MIPS R4300 CPU emulators, with dynamic recompilers for 32-bit x86 and 64-bit amd64 systems. Plugins cover audio, graphics, signal co-processing, and input. Listed features include two OpenGL video plugins with high-resolution texture support, Rumble Pak and LIRC infrared remote support, and a GameShark-compatible cheat system. Users can adjust speed while retaining smooth sound output. A shared library interface allows integration with other systems and front-ends. The distributed download bundle includes a command-line-only console front-end; the project points users to third-party front-ends for graphical options. The v2.6.0 release page lists prebuilt 64-bit downloads for Linux, Windows, and macOS, plus source code. Documentation covers setup, file locations, rumble, textures, compatibility, and core and plugin settings. Questions and bug reports can go through the Google Group, GitHub, or the #mupen64plus IRC channel on Libera.Chat.