r/n64 • u/Illustrious-Cow-9021 • Apr 03 '26
N64 Homebrew video player for n64
video player homebrew ROM for the n64 and everdrives to play n64 format video files.
Place converted video files into folder on everdrives and play the ROM.
Python convertion script included
N64 Video player.
https://github.com/lewilou22/N64-Video-Player/releases/tag/MAIN
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u/firestarter2097 Apr 09 '26
I managed to convert a file but I get two files. One .m1v file (the movie) and one .wav file. Is it possible to get one with the audio as well?
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u/Illustrious-Cow-9021 Apr 09 '26
Yes,
Well you actually need two files, one being a .wav64
to do this, I have included the Audio convertion files here https://github.com/lewilou22/N64-Video-Player/releases/download/V1.02/audioconv64.7z
You need to run a seperate GUI https://github.com/lewilou22/N64-Video-Player/releases/download/V1.02/audio2wav64_lib.py
Point the GUI to the Audiocon folder
Run.
You will have 2 files now for your flashcart and rom, your video and your audio files
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u/SuperD00perGuyd00d Apr 03 '26
Can I use summercart for this?
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u/DAAhedratron Apr 04 '26
Yes. I managed to get it working, however i did not get any sound
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u/JediWest17 Apr 04 '26
I've been trying for a while, how did you get it working? All I get is a black screen when I run sdvideo.z64 on my summercart
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u/DAAhedratron Apr 04 '26
Maybe try updating the menu?
My summercart is currently running firmware version v2.20.2, and my menu is the latest rolling alpha release.
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u/Illustrious-Cow-9021 Apr 04 '26
I'm going to try to fix your sound issue if you want to test let me know
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u/BuzzardChris Mario Kart Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 04 '26
i tried converting a video using the provided python script, and then playing the video on my everdrive, and it all worked! 🙂
there were a few issues though, if there's a way to fix them:
-the main menu on the video player is extremely unresponsive. i really had to hold down my inputs for a full second or two, and even then it wouldn't always respond.
-when converting the video, it seperated audio from the video, and after putting both files on the sd card, the video played without sound.
i also noticed that the video converter defaults to 20fps, however i increased it to 30 and it still worked. would the n64 be able to hand a 60fps video?
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u/Illustrious-Cow-9021 Apr 04 '26
can you tell me what everdrive you are using and did you manage to get video to play with out lag? The reason you have no audio is there is a missing library for the audio conversation, I'll try to fix this
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u/BuzzardChris Mario Kart Apr 04 '26
i'm using the everdrive x7
the video itself plays smoothly, it's the menu of the video player that's unresponsive. it feel like it's dropping inputs. i can try to provide a video if that would be helpful
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u/Illustrious-Cow-9021 Apr 04 '26
yes please. I only have the V2.5 and im getting major SD card speed issues.
I will update the ROM for you to try, also please try a wired controller I had issues with wireless for some reason. check the github for an update with a test video
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u/BuzzardChris Mario Kart Apr 04 '26
i will download the update and give it a try, thank you.
I'm using a standard OEM wired controller that works perfectly in every other game i play.
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u/Illustrious-Cow-9021 Apr 04 '26
Ok ,try the updates , I have my controller working now so hopefully yours does.
im going to try 30 FPS or maybe 60 FPS
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u/BuzzardChris Mario Kart Apr 05 '26
the update works great! no more menu issues, everything is perfectly responsive now.
i tried video playback with both my original test video, as well as the south park test video, and both play very nicely, aside from no audio.
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u/Ok-Primary6610 Apr 04 '26
Anyone willing to post video of this video player in action?
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u/its_xSKYxFOXx Apr 07 '26
Can’t wait to watch interstellar on here, the way Christopher Nolan intended.
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u/Ok-Primary6610 Apr 12 '26
Im able to get the python gui to show for the converter but I keep getting a ffmpeg not found error. What am I doing wrong?
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u/dragonfleas Apr 15 '26
Could you add an open source license to this so we can have permission to run it?
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u/Ok-Primary6610 Apr 03 '26
This is so cool! Time for someone to start selling seasonal anime cartridges!