Mupen64Plus vs Project64
Mupen64Plus
mupen64plus.orgProject64
pj64-emu.comSide by side
| Figure | Mupen64Plus | Project64 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Nintendo 64 Emulators | 7.7 (#12) | 7.1 (#19) |
| Purpose | Mupen64Plus is a cross-platform, plugin-based Nintendo 64 emulator capable of accurately playing many games. | Project64 is an emulator for the Nintendo 64 and 64DD, written in C++. |
| Support | 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. | The maker directs users to its Discord server for support and questions. |
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In their own words
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.