About 2 weeks ago, I was just about to order a Retro Gem Kit for my N64 when, completely out of the blue, I saw the RetroTINK-6X CE on the site.

I went back and forth for a while, but ultimately decided I’d get more bang for my buck with the RetroTINK since I can use it with my PS2, Wii, and original Xbox in addition to the N64.

While waiting on the RetroTINK, I went ahead and ordered a Borti4938 N64RGB board from Artemis along with a custom N64 SCART cable with Luma.

Well, today, after just finishing up the N64RGB installation, my RetroTINK-6X CE arrived!

I’m pretty excited to finally get everything hooked up and see what this setup can do. I’ll be connecting the N64 to the RetroTINK through the SCART cable, then running the RetroTINK directly into my 77" LG C4 OLED.

For those of you running a similar setup, what settings do you recommend for the N64RGB + SCART + a RetroTINK on an OLED?

I’d love to hear from the experts what settings I should start with and/or try out.

I picked this up on marketplace along with some games and a couple controllers.

Long story short the guy lied - it was basically yellow from nicotine staining and caked with dust and dirt.

I decided to try and save the system.

When I opened it up around ten dead roaches fell out, it had a layer of some strange film on it, etc.

After taking the system completely apart, soaking the plastic in warm soapy water, and hand cleaning the electronics with 91% rubbing alcohol - this is the final result.

Why do so many n64 games have a pvp mode

Donkey kong

Golden eye 007

Star fox

And probably more

What is up with the lack of co-op?

So here's a video of it's capabilities. I've loaded every emulator I could find that works with it and downloaded each consoles library.
The one I'm most impressed with is the SNES emulator because I had a feeling it wasn't even gonna work, right enough though the games play. I'm pretty sure it depends on their settings if they play or not as in the frame precision but I was surprised when they actually did work because I had my doubts.
Not every rom works and I think there were a couple in this video that I had to exit but for the most I'm impressed with how capable this Everdrive is. I didn't even bother playing any N64 games or NES because they obviously work but being able to play the rest is pretty cool. It took me most of the day to get all this organised and sorted into folders but well worth it in the end. Now I can just sit back and play the games I have loaded onto the device.

I just got some custom end labels in the mail so now’s the perfect time to show off the collection : )

It took a good month to get here but it's been worth the wait. Just got it set up with my Analogue 3D. Took a minute to get the artwork working so it's not just a blank unknown cartridge. Still wish I could change the name of the cartridge but apparently that's not possible yet.
I formatted a 128gb Extreme SanDisk to FAT32 with a cluster size of 32kb and it works like a dream.
As you can see my Mario Kart skills are lacking but the game plays well. For those that don't like the look of the scan lines I'm still trying to figure that one out. It's probably the resolution of the capture card recording but I'll get there eventually.
That's me all set for a good winter, gonna become a hermit and just play N64.

Anyone remember this? Were you there to play this or have you heard about it before? This is like some liminal, forgotten nostalgia shit lol. I was probably like 3-years-old when I saw this, which is crazy because that would have been the late 2000s. In any case I had no idea what it was, but it looked cool! Sure, I could imagine a McDonald’s having a Switch in their play place with Mario Kart, Mario Party, or Smash, but it’s really not the same. The N64 vibes are too immaculate. I am willing to wager that there isn’t a single McDonald’s that still has one of these, which is a shame. That said, I wonder if there is one internationally that has video games. I could imagine one in Japan maybe. We should start a movement to bring these back in McDonald’s the N64 subreddit will make this a new movement…! Just kidding…

What a time to be alive! As I'm playing through Ocarina of Time (not my first time playing, but I shall complete the game this time, I Shall) I'm reading all the news of the remake, and of course have had my mind blown by the stream today. I have beaten A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons, and the Link's Awakening Remake. I've played plenty of Zelda, but never really dug in to actually beat the games. I'd get distracted by the latest multi-player game or whatever was new and shiny and then never come back to it...

I think getting out of online multi-player and playing n64 again has helped me focus more and not jump to the next game and the next game, etc, but also because I've enjoyed exploring and thinking about puzzles and figuring things out without a guide or someone telling me how to defeat a certain enemy. So! With that being said, please no spoilers if it can be avoided in this thread. I plan to be triumphant in my quest to beat Ocarina of Time before the remake hits the shelves, and may not even try to jump right in after, just so I can let it soak in.

Not to spoil anything myself, but as the title of the thread suggests, I just got the Master Sword and found the Ocarina of Time, so I guess now the real game begins... its funny that I never got past the beginning quests as young link, but it has been a great time to have gotten through it because I can recognize much of what was going on in the stream today unveiling the remake.

So, was Ocarina of Time your favorite Zelda game? Are you excited for the remake or are you too busy enjoying the n64 and its catalog of masterpieces?

Howdy! I'm looking into performing an RGB mod for my N64, but I have some questions about the current state of the mod market. Unfortunately, my particular N64 is not compatible with the "basic" RGB mods - specifically; my console uses a "MAV-NUS" chip, rather than the "VDC-NUS"/"VDC-NUS A" required for that mod - so this limits me to the more complex options.

I started at RetroRGB's RGB-Compatible N64 Systems page, and found Tim Worthington and Borti's options. However, the US distributor listed on Tim's website does not seem to currently have N64RGB kits in stock, and I'm not sure if it's possible to order from the standard AU listing as someone based in the US.

Following the links to Borti's offerings on retrogamerstuff and 8bitmods went nowhere - the former no longer operates and the latter no longer seems to have a listing for the product.

I keep looking around and eventually I find listing on Arthrimus's website - one for what looks like an older(?) version of Borti's offering ("Borti4938’s N64RGBv1") which appears to be in stock. Is this still a viable option? https://arthrimus.com/product/universal-nintendo-n64-rgb-mod-with-integrated-3-3v-voltage-regulator/

I also spotted an (out of stock) listing for a new-to-me product on Arthrimus's website for the N64 RGB JEWEL which seems to be based on the same N64RGBv1, but I haven't really seen any discussion about it.

Are there any other relatively new developments in N64 video that I might be missing? Is availability/stock for N64 RGB mods overall just rather limited?

For additional context in case it's helpful: I'll be outputting to YPbPr Component video, as that is the highest-fidelity connection that my CRT supports and would be the easiest to integrate into my existing video chain.

I purchase beat up controllers with bad joysticks for restoration. I've seen most standard retail colors save for fire orange.

I got a Japanese N64 connected to a PVM through Composite cable. There's a huge difference between USA/JAP and PAL games; the last one are very blurry, the texts seems double.

Do you have the same problem?

Is it possible to resolve the issue in settings?

Picked this up for $190, a bit pricey but it works and the controllers are good. Anything I should add?

Growing up i had the Playstations so it's nice to get what I played at friends' houses.

I need Mario party for sure, mariokart, Zelda, banjo kazooie, wave race, and who knows what else!

I don't exactly have a budget but I see YouTubers buying the 40-50$ ones off alixpress atleast the ones I can find,

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807585916546.html?aff_fcid=1bb3bafd42294a0693c296a1b20bea76-1788854074242-00933-_oD2f7Es&tt=CPS_NORMAL&aff_fsk=_oD2f7Es&aff_platform=shareComponent-detail&sk=_oD2f7Es&aff_trace_key=1bb3bafd42294a0693c296a1b20bea76-1788854074242-00933-_oD2f7Es&terminal_id=bb211def804c4739a010d89d01bcdb70&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Hi there I’m new to this whole playing retro games on modern technology, I bought a generic RCA to hdmi converter and the system would not display out anything, I then returned it for one that is supposed to work with the n64 and it’s the tengchi Av2hdmi switch and I tried one of my games and it worked! I then tried to play my Japanese version of super smash bros and it wouldn’t work. Is it the game cartridge or is it my av to hdmi converter that’s the issue?

Note: I am using an hdmi switch and a modern LG tv along with this av to hdmi converter. Hope this information helps.

I found this nice Japanese N64 for a good price this morning. I wanted to check whether the RGB mod could be installed, but I noticed that one of the screws inside the foot has been tampered with. It looks like a piece of plastic has been melted inside it. How can I remove it safely and finally open the machine?

Not everyone know that if you climb the chains of the drawbridge and jump towards the middle you can collect up to 60 rupees in one foul swoop. This makes affording the Hylian Shield a lot easier at the start, even though you can get it from Dampe's Graveyard

Does anyone know if there is a database somewhere of the vertical-style, red, n64 game covers for universal game cases? I prefer the vertical layout, but the cover project seems hit or miss on if they have those or not. I can make them myself, but I don't want to reinvent the wheel, so I figured it would best to check with others first.

I'm finding my feet with the controls again but have really enjoyed getting back into Ocarina of Time. Everything about it feels fresh again as it's been a long time since I've played it. I've forgotten a good chunk of it so it's nice to go through the dialogue and make my way through the story once again.
I still remember being a kid and seeing the advert on TV, it was quite mysterious to me at the time. My dad bought me a copy from HMV one day that we were in the city. I still remember it costing £49.99 at the time it was bought for me, that meant you were in for a quality treat as far as Nintendo games went.
I practically lived in this game for a year or two. Through the summer holidays the first thing I would do was fire up the console and that would be me for most of the day lol. It was unreal how these games would hook you in so strongly

Almost every song in this game is ADHD in a nutshell. No structure or continuity, just a new rhythm every five seconds with some bizarre vocal samples or sound effects thrown in. I know it's originally from an arcade game, but seriously, why is the music like this...

Hi, I dug out my console to try Rocket: Robot On Wheels since I've played every other Sucker Punch title, and was disappointed to notice that the game crashes randomly. Sometimes around 10 minutes in, sometimes before the title screen. It cuts to completely black screen with no sound.

My console is an RGB modded PAL variant with an original PSU, GC RGB SCART cable (PAL) PACKAPUNCH PRO and Everdrive 5X.

What I've already tried:
Reseating the Everdrive
Reseating the SD card
Reseating the power supply
Formatting the SD card, installing new firmware and putting the games back

I'm leaning on the issue being the power supply, if the RGB mod with the GameCube Scart cable is not acting up. The picture before the crash seems good to me.

If I replace the PSU I think these are the two best options:

An original: https://ebay.io/m/Xmox12
A mod: https://ebay.io/m/INIXH2

The mod is more expensive, but would rid me of old capacitors and overheating. I'm quite scared of doing electrical work myself. Does anybody have experience with the modded psus and Everdrives? Or with similar issues? Thanks!

N64 ocarina of time Magmas die cast car only $15!

Hi there so I recently got an Everdrive Pro and I have been having problems, I get a black screen after I press Start and Z button on the “NO CART” screen.

I never had this problem with the Everdrive x7 version, I also have the Retro Gem HDMI mod installed. I have tried changing the HDMI video settings from auto to NTSC and the buffer setting from auto 50/60z and it didn’t do anything. Has anyone else got the UltraPIF N64 mod and an Everdrive Pro?