Project64

Infobox Software
name = Project64



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developer = Jabo and Zilmar
released = 26 May 2001
frequently_updated = yes
programming language = C
operating system = Windows
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genre = Console emulator
license = Freeware (latest release always requires donation)
website = [http://www.pj64-emu.com/ http://www.pj64-emu.com/]

"Project64" is a Nintendo 64 emulator for the Windows platform that was first released in 2001. It employs a plugin system to allow other developers to implement their own software.

The emulator executes with a good speed on most Intel/AMD-based computers. Fatal exceptions sometimes appear, but this is a common plug-in error and Project64 intercepts most of them without having the emulation freeze. Project64 also has support for the emulation of Gameshark codes.

With the 3rd party plugin Rice Video, one can temporarily swap the textures in a ROM image from an external source (BMP, PNG or JPEG) at higher resolutions (than was originally intended) to dramatically improve the game's graphical quality. The feature, which debuted in early 2005, has renewed interest in, and has helped the N64 emulation community as a whole. This is a feature to be added in "Project64"'s future video plugin, which will be bundled with the 1.7 release.Project64 recommends using the Adaptoid to connect an original N64 controller to a USB port. Adaptoids, however were only produced for a short time by WishTech, which is no longer in business. This has led to the Adaptoid becoming a rare product. They have become available again as of February 19, 2008.

Previous Versions

These versions are no longer supported by the Project64 team, but are still available for download for those interested in Project64's history:
* 1.0 (released 26 May 2001)
* 1.1 (9 June 2001)
* 1.2 (23 July 2001)
* 1.3 (1 September 2001)
* 1.4 (25 December 2001)
* 1.5 (29 August 2002)

The latest stable release, Project64 Version 1.6 (released publicly on 1 April 2005) is available for download and comes packaged with plugins created by the authors. The authors have released certain parts of the source code for version 1.4, which is available from the normal download page.

Future development

"Project64" is currently still under constant development. This upcoming version will possibly include net play, which includes LAN and internet play. It is also expected to feature a memory editor, similar to the one found in Nemu64, which can be used to create your own cheat codes for games. [ [http://www.pj64-emu.com/blog/2007/1/635-cheat-creation.html Cheat creation ] ] Also, some previously unplayable games will be supported, such as "", due to advancements in emulation compatibility and accuracy (such as the ability of low-level video emulation). [ [http://www.pj64-emu.com/blog/2006/2/581-low-level-graphics.html Low level Graphics ] ] Real 60 frames per second in games may also be a selectable option in games, according to Zilmar, one of the emulator's developers. [ [http://emutalk.net/showthread.php?t=40311&p=376107 Real 60FPS In-Game] ] Texture dumping and loading, as well as new icons, are already in place of beta builds of this future version. [ [http://www.pj64-emu.com/blog/2007/4/675-texture-pack-support-round-ii-fight.html Texture Pack support Round II! Fight! ] ] [ [http://www.pj64-emu.com/blog/2007/3/660-texture-pack-support-retrospective-%11%11-part-i.html Texture Pack support retrospective - Part I ] ]

References

ee also

* Mupen64
* 1964
* Sixtyforce
* ROMs
* Console emulator
* Emulator
* Nintendo 64
* Project64k
* Jnes

External links

* [http://www.pj64-emu.com/ Project64's official website]
* [http://www.emutalk.net/forumdisplay.php?f=6 EmuTalk Project64 forums]