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    N64 Emulator skipping

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    • soggypeteS
      soggypete
      last edited by

      I have tried loading Goldeneye 007 on the N64 but it is really jumpy; sound stutters and gameplay is affected. I've read suggestions to overlock the pi to optimise the play but I don't have any facilities to cool my pi so don't really want to do that.

      I am using a rp3

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      • BuZzB
        BuZz administrators
        last edited by BuZz

        https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

        sound may well skip on some n64 games, but without more information eg emulator used, I cannot advise.

        To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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        • soggypeteS
          soggypete
          last edited by

          Hi thanks Buzz - I'm using whatever emulator comes packaged with the retropie. I'm a bit of a beginner when it comes to this stuff. I've downloaded a few roms and with whatever emulator comes pre-installed has some lag problems.

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          • BuZzB
            BuZz administrators
            last edited by BuZz

            Please read the link again - I don't even know which version of RetroPie you are using. See https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/runcommand as to finding out which emulator.

            also see https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Nintendo-64

            Also what power supply are you using ? (What is the output eg 5v 2amps etc)

            To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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              scubix
              last edited by scubix

              Hi, i have the exact same problem with my pi3 and RetroPie 4.0.2 (downloaded the SD image). It uses a 2.5A power supply. There are NO usb devices connected and i am using a PS3 controller with bluetooth on the rpi3 builtin bluetooth controller. The emulator used is the default one in RetroPie 4.0.2 for N64 (mupen64plus-GlideN64). I am not using any shaders eithers.

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              • thrussmeisterT
                thrussmeister
                last edited by

                Have you overclocked your PI this is a Youtube

                of it running at 1.4 Ghz with N64 its made a big difference to mine, Remember doing this will void all warranty but its a £30 device so I want really bothered .

                Here is a simple video I used worked a treat

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                  rodrigosoares
                  last edited by

                  Hi, this is an old issue, but I just configured mine RetroPie few days ago.
                  I don't want overclock my device, this can means a risk for me. So, I was playing Tony Hawks Pro Skater, and I think the same issue was happening.
                  The solution for me was reduce the video quality (also the video clock) and skip the sound of music while playing (the music I needed to change on Game configuration trying to skip the Audio system calls).

                  As software developer I know some error happens on the game and emulator prints a lot's of messages behind the game. I think if I know the shell commend to make the N64 Retro Pie Emulator skip the log messages the game can run even better.
                  If anyone knows a command like this please tell me.

                  Thank you

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