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DuskTheUmbreon: /* Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7 */ Fix a typo

2024-10-13T23:06:29Z

Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7: Fix a typo

Flagrama: /* Setting up the EverDrive */

2022-09-05T16:59:56Z

Setting up the EverDrive

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	'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive from [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/ the EverDrive OS downloads page].		'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive from [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/ the EverDrive OS downloads page].
	* ~~As of~~ V3.04 the x-series/OS files should also work with EverDrive-64 2.5 and 3.0.		* V3.04-V3.06 of the x-series/OS files should also work with EverDrive-64 2.5 and 3.0. V3.07 and beyond are only for actual x-series hardware.

	'''Step 4''': Unzip the file containing the OS, then drop the OS (which is the file from inside the zip, named “ED64”) into your SD card.		'''Step 4''': Unzip the file containing the OS, then drop the OS (which is the file from inside the zip, named “ED64”) into your SD card.

Flagrama: /* What You Will Need */ mention s-video, remove false info (full N64 library is about 12GB currently and constantly growing as more ROMs are discovered and preserved)

2022-03-27T18:15:16Z

What You Will Need: mention s-video, remove false info (full N64 library is about 12GB currently and constantly growing as more ROMs are discovered and preserved)

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	* A working Nintendo 64, a Nintendo 64 controller, and the necessary video and power cables.		* A working Nintendo 64, a Nintendo 64 controller, and the necessary video and power cables.
	* An Expansion Pak – While Ocarina of Time does not require one, the Randomizer does. The Randomizer makes use of the extra memory for various things		* An Expansion Pak – While Ocarina of Time does not require one, the Randomizer does. The Randomizer makes use of the extra memory for various things
	* A TV with AV ports (The yellow/red/white cables) or an RF (cable) port depending on which video cables you are using.		* A TV with AV ports (The yellow/red/white cables), S-Video (4-pin round connector and red/white cables), or an RF (cable) port depending on which video cables you are using.
	* Ocarina of Time runs naturally in a 4:3 resolution, so you may want to have a TV with a similar resolution to avoid stretching. There’s also configurations you can do with capture cards to force it into a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 TV. Most TVs should have a video mode setting built in you can change as well.		* Ocarina of Time runs naturally in a 4:3 resolution, so you may want to have a TV with a similar resolution to avoid stretching. There’s also configurations you can do with capture cards to force it into a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 TV. Most TVs should have a video mode setting built in you can change as well.
	* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7 or Everdrive X5, you will need a microSD card. If using the older devices, you will need a standard sized SD card (or a microSD to standard SD adapter)		* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7 or Everdrive X5, you will need a microSD card. If using the older devices, you will need a standard sized SD card or a microSD to standard SD adapter
	* An SDHC SD card should suffice. They come in sizes from 4GB to 32GB and any of these sizes should work. SDXC card sizes are 64GB and up. ~~While these~~ take a bit more setup so are not recommended, if you can create a FAT32 partition instead of an exFAT one they should work. Ordinary SD cards are hard to find and top out at 2GB. They will work, but you will have to manage your files more often than with newer formats with larger base sizes. 8GB is a safe size and should be more than enough to store ~~every~~ N64 ~~ROM ever made~~ as well as dozens of Rando seeds.		* An SDHC SD card should suffice. They come in sizes from 4GB to 32GB and any of these sizes should work. SDXC card sizes are 64GB and up. These take a bit more setup so are not recommended, but if you can create a FAT32 partition instead of an exFAT one they should work. Ordinary SD cards are hard to find and top out at 2GB. They will work, but you will have to manage your files more often than with newer formats with larger base sizes. 8GB is a safe size and should be more than enough to store any N64 ROMs you'll want, as well as dozens of Rando seeds.
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are no longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are no longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

Flagrama: /* Setting up the EverDrive */ this has now been tested, and tbh I recommend using the x-series OS on 2.5/3.0

2022-03-27T18:03:52Z

Setting up the EverDrive: this has now been tested, and tbh I recommend using the x-series OS on 2.5/3.0

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	'''Step 2''': Plug your SD card into the adapter, and the adapter into your computer. Format the SD card per the following, depending on your computer’s [[#Setting up the EverDrive: Operating Systems\|Operating System]]		'''Step 2''': Plug your SD card into the adapter, and the adapter into your computer. Format the SD card per the following, depending on your computer’s [[#Setting up the EverDrive: Operating Systems\|Operating System]]

	'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/ ~~here]~~		'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive from [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/ the EverDrive OS downloads page].
	* If you are using the Everdrive-64 X7 or EverDrive-64 X5, click on x-series~~, then on~~ OS		* As of V3.04 the x-series/OS files should also work with EverDrive-64 2.5 and 3.0.
	** As of V3.04 the x-series/OS files should also work with EverDrive-64 2.5 and 3.0. ~~This has not yet been tested however.~~
	* If you are using the Everdrive-64 2.5 or EverDrive-64 3.0, click on v2x-v3x, then on os-bin

	'''Step 4''': Unzip the file containing the OS, then drop the OS (which is the file from inside the zip, named “ED64”) into your SD card.		'''Step 4''': Unzip the file containing the OS, then drop the OS (which is the file from inside the zip, named “ED64”) into your SD card.

Flagrama: /* Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7 */ IIRC 3.0 had USB depending on when you bought it. board should still have solder points even in ones that don't have it though.

2021-08-22T15:32:55Z

Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7: IIRC 3.0 had USB depending on when you bought it. board should still have solder points even in ones that don't have it though.

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	Either of these two EverDrive versions will function just fine and are perfectly acceptable to use. The EverDrive 3.0 and EverDrive 2.5, if you have one, are also supported, but it is information here may not be as up-to-date here as it is outdated. Earlier versions of the EverDrive (such as EverDrive-64 2.0) are not supported by this guide.		Either of these two EverDrive versions will function just fine and are perfectly acceptable to use. The EverDrive 3.0 and EverDrive 2.5, if you have one, are also supported, but it is information here may not be as up-to-date here as it is outdated. Earlier versions of the EverDrive (such as EverDrive-64 2.0) are not supported by this guide.

	The first difference is the USB port on top of the EverDrive-64 X7 and the side of ~~the~~ EverDrive-64 3.0. This is not present on the EverDrive-64 X5 or the EverDrive-64 2.5. For now, this USB port isn't necessary, but in the future it may be essential for playing Multiworld on your N64.		The first difference is the USB port on top of the EverDrive-64 X7 and the side of some EverDrive-64 3.0. This is not present on the EverDrive-64 X5 or the EverDrive-64 2.5. For now, this USB port isn't necessary, but in the future it may be essential for playing Multiworld on your N64.

	The second difference is that after saving in-game on the EverDrive-64 X5 and 2.5, you must hold the reset button for 2-3 seconds for your in-game save to actually save to the SD card. After letting go of the reset button, you must wait to get back to the EverDrive menu before shutting the N64 off. However, the EverDrive-64 X7 and 3.0 behaves more like an actual N64 cart would and in-game saves are immediately saved to your SD card. You can then shut the N64 off after it finishes saving.		The second difference is that after saving in-game on the EverDrive-64 X5 and 2.5, you must hold the reset button for 2-3 seconds for your in-game save to actually save to the SD card. After letting go of the reset button, you must wait to get back to the EverDrive menu before shutting the N64 off. However, the EverDrive-64 X7 and 3.0 behaves more like an actual N64 cart would and in-game saves are immediately saved to your SD card. You can then shut the N64 off after it finishes saving.

Flagrama: X5/X7/2.5/3.0 updates and corrections. USB port on 3.0 should be available Sources: https://pastebin.com/B4TLmeGX

2021-08-22T15:27:40Z

X5/X7/2.5/3.0 updates and corrections. USB port on 3.0 should be available Sources: https://pastebin.com/B4TLmeGX

DuskTheUmbreon: Grammar is hard

2021-08-22T01:52:07Z

Grammar is hard

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	* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)		* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase it secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

	=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===		=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===

DuskTheUmbreon: Grammar is hard

2021-08-22T01:51:47Z

Grammar is hard

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	* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)		* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are longer officially sold, so if you wish to use it over a newer version, you will need to purchase it secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase it secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

	=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===		=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===

DuskTheUmbreon: Update to last bullet of last section to reference 3.0

2021-08-22T01:50:57Z

Update to last bullet of last section to reference 3.0

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	* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)		* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5, ~~EverDrive-64~~ X5, or ~~EverDrive-64~~ X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 ~~is no~~ longer officially sold, so if you wish to use it over a newer version, you will need to purchase it secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are longer officially sold, so if you wish to use it over a newer version, you will need to purchase it secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

	=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===		=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===

DuskTheUmbreon: Adds store page link. Updates the list of supported versions to include the X5 (which is more or less the new 2.5 apparently) and notes that the 2.5 is no longer sold.

2021-08-22T01:44:57Z

Adds store page link. Updates the list of supported versions to include the X5 (which is more or less the new 2.5 apparently) and notes that the 2.5 is no longer sold.

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	* A TV with AV ports (The yellow/red/white cables)		* A TV with AV ports (The yellow/red/white cables)
	* Ocarina of Time runs naturally in a 4:3 resolution, so you may want to have a TV with a similar resolution to avoid stretching. There’s also configurations you can do with capture cards to force it into a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 TV		* Ocarina of Time runs naturally in a 4:3 resolution, so you may want to have a TV with a similar resolution to avoid stretching. There’s also configurations you can do with capture cards to force it into a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 TV
	* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7, you will need a microSD card ~~instead of~~ a standard-sized SD card.		* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7, you will need a microSD card. If using the 2.5, you will need a standard sized SD card (or a microSD to standard SD adapter)
	* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)		* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5 or EverDrive-64 X7		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, EverDrive-64 X5, or EverDrive-64 X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 is no longer officially sold, so if you wish to use it over a newer version, you will need to purchase it secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

	=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===		=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===

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	* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7 or Everdrive X5, you will need a microSD card. If using the older devices, you will need a standard sized SD card or a microSD to standard SD adapter		* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7 or Everdrive X5, you will need a microSD card. If using the older devices, you will need a standard sized SD card or a microSD to standard SD adapter
	* An SDHC SD card should suffice. They come in sizes from 4GB to 32GB and any of these sizes should work. SDXC card sizes are 64GB and up. These take a bit more setup so are not recommended, but if you can create a FAT32 partition instead of an exFAT one they should work. Ordinary SD cards are hard to find and top out at 2GB. They will work, but you will have to manage your files more often than with newer formats with larger base sizes. 8GB is a safe size and should be more than enough to store any N64 ROMs you'll want, as well as dozens of Rando seeds.		* An SDHC SD card should suffice. They come in sizes from 4GB to 32GB and any of these sizes should work. SDXC card sizes are 64GB and up. These take a bit more setup so are not recommended, but if you can create a FAT32 partition instead of an exFAT one they should work. Ordinary SD cards are hard to find and top out at 2GB. They will work, but you will have to manage your files more often than with newer formats with larger base sizes. 8GB is a safe size and should be more than enough to store any N64 ROMs you'll want, as well as dozens of Rando seeds.
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[Everdrive#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are no longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are no longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

	=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7 ===		=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7 ===
	Either of these two EverDrive versions will function just fine and are perfectly acceptable to use. The EverDrive 3.0 and EverDrive 2.5, if you have one, are also supported, but ~~it is~~ information here may not be as up-to-date here as it is outdated. Earlier versions of the EverDrive (such as EverDrive-64 2.0) are not supported by this guide.		Either of these two EverDrive versions will function just fine and are perfectly acceptable to use. The EverDrive 3.0 and EverDrive 2.5, if you have one, are also supported, but its information here may not be as up-to-date here as it is outdated. Earlier versions of the EverDrive (such as EverDrive-64 2.0) are not supported by this guide.

	The first difference is the USB port on top of the EverDrive-64 X7 and the side of some EverDrive-64 3.0. This is not present on the EverDrive-64 X5 or the EverDrive-64 2.5. For now, this USB port isn't necessary, but in the future it may be essential for playing Multiworld on your N64.		The first difference is the USB port on top of the EverDrive-64 X7 and the side of some EverDrive-64 3.0. This is not present on the EverDrive-64 X5 or the EverDrive-64 2.5. For now, this USB port isn't necessary, but in the future it may be essential for playing Multiworld on your N64.
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	'''Step 1''': Set up your TV and N64 as appropriate to the TV you’re using. If you need help with this, please consult the owner’s manual. Make sure you insert the Expansion Pak into the N64. The Ocarina of Time Randomizer will not function without the additional RAM.		'''Step 1''': Set up your TV and N64 as appropriate to the TV you’re using. If you need help with this, please consult the owner’s manual. Make sure you insert the Expansion Pak into the N64. The Ocarina of Time Randomizer will not function without the additional RAM.

	'''Step 2''': Plug your SD card into the adapter, and the adapter into your computer. Format the SD card per the following, depending on your computer’s [[#Setting up the EverDrive: Operating Systems\|Operating System]]		'''Step 2''': Plug your SD card into the adapter, and the adapter into your computer. Format the SD card per the following, depending on your computer’s [[Everdrive#Setting up the EverDrive: Operating Systems\|Operating System]]

	'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive from [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/ the EverDrive OS downloads page].		'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive from [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/ the EverDrive OS downloads page].
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	=== Error 91 ===		=== Error 91 ===
	The only known way to fix this is to reformat the SD card. You can recover any saves on it from <kbd><samp>(SD card name)\ED64\SAVE</samp></kbd>, but the error will persist. Users have only seen this error on SanDisk SD cards, so it is recommended that you order a different brand. The SD Card recommended [[#Working SD Cards\|here]] has not given that error so far.		The only known way to fix this is to reformat the SD card. You can recover any saves on it from <kbd><samp>(SD card name)\ED64\SAVE</samp></kbd>, but the error will persist. Users have only seen this error on SanDisk SD cards, so it is recommended that you order a different brand. The SD Card recommended [[Everdrive#Working SD Cards\|here]] has not given that error so far.

	=== Error 0xF0 Loading ROM After Saving ===		=== Error 0xF0 Loading ROM After Saving ===
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	==== SanDisk Brand ====		==== SanDisk Brand ====
	SD cards from this brand often give [[#Error 91\|Error 91]] after saving, instead of actually saving.		SD cards from this brand often give [[Everdrive#Error 91\|Error 91]] after saving, instead of actually saving.

	==== BOYMXU 32GB [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KQVD8N9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (Link)] ====		==== BOYMXU 32GB [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KQVD8N9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (Link)] ====
	This card doesn’t seem to work with EverDrive. If anyone can make it work, let us know how!		This card doesn’t seem to work with EverDrive. If anyone can make it work, let us know how!

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	The EverDrive is a piece of hardware that allows you to play ROMs from an SD card on the native system – In this case, the Nintendo 64. There are other kinds for other games, but this guide only focuses on the EverDrive-64 ~~2.5~~ and EverDrive-64 X7 variants, referred to as EverDrive ~~2.5~~ and EverDrive X7 respectively.		The EverDrive is a piece of hardware that allows you to play ROMs from an SD card on the native system – In this case, the Nintendo 64. There are other kinds for other games, but this guide only focuses on the EverDrive-64 X5 and EverDrive-64 X7 variants, referred to as EverDrive X5 and EverDrive X7 respectively.

	== What You Will Need ==		== What You Will Need ==
	The most important part of setting up your EverDrive is actually having the physical ~~stuff~~ to make it function. Here’s a simple checklist of what you need:		The most important part of setting up your EverDrive is actually having the physical hardware to make it function. Here’s a simple checklist of what you need:
	* A working Nintendo 64, a Nintendo 64 controller, and ~~all of~~ the necessary cables		* A working Nintendo 64, a Nintendo 64 controller, and the necessary video and power cables.
	* An Expansion Pak – While Ocarina of Time does not require one, the Randomizer does. The Randomizer makes use of the extra memory for various things		* An Expansion Pak – While Ocarina of Time does not require one, the Randomizer does. The Randomizer makes use of the extra memory for various things
	* A TV with AV ports (The yellow/red/white cables)		* A TV with AV ports (The yellow/red/white cables) or an RF (cable) port depending on which video cables you are using.
	* Ocarina of Time runs naturally in a 4:3 resolution, so you may want to have a TV with a similar resolution to avoid stretching. There’s also configurations you can do with capture cards to force it into a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 TV		* Ocarina of Time runs naturally in a 4:3 resolution, so you may want to have a TV with a similar resolution to avoid stretching. There’s also configurations you can do with capture cards to force it into a 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 TV. Most TVs should have a video mode setting built in you can change as well.
	* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7, you will need a microSD card. If using the ~~2.5~~, you will need a standard sized SD card (or a microSD to standard SD adapter)		* An SD card and an SD to USB (or USB-C, as appropriate) adapter. If using the Everdrive X7 or Everdrive X5, you will need a microSD card. If using the older devices, you will need a standard sized SD card (or a microSD to standard SD adapter)
	* 8GB should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds. ~~You don’t need more than 8GB but if that’s all you can find, it’ll work just fine. You can also use smaller (down to 4GB should be fine for just rando)~~		* An SDHC SD card should suffice. They come in sizes from 4GB to 32GB and any of these sizes should work. SDXC card sizes are 64GB and up. While these take a bit more setup so are not recommended, if you can create a FAT32 partition instead of an exFAT one they should work. Ordinary SD cards are hard to find and top out at 2GB. They will work, but you will have to manage your files more often than with newer formats with larger base sizes. 8GB is a safe size and should be more than enough to store every N64 ROM ever made as well as dozens of Rando seeds.
	* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]		* Some users have experienced issues with SanDisk SD cards on the EverDrive, so it's recommended that you get one by a different company. A list of SD cards confirmed to work and a list confirmed to not work can be found [[#External Links\|here]]
	* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.		* An Everdrive-64 2.5, 3.0, X5, or X7. [https://krikzz.com/store/ The X5 and X7 can be purchased here.] The 2.5 and 3.0 are no longer officially sold, so if you wish to use either of them over a newer version, you will need to purchase the cart secondhand from Ebay or a similar site.

	=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5 and EverDrive-64 X7 ===		=== Differences between Everdrive-64 2.5/3.0 and EverDrive-64 X5/X7 ===
	Either of these two EverDrive versions will function just fine and are perfectly acceptable to use. The EverDrive 3.0, if you have it, is also supported, but it is not ~~mentioned~~ here as it is outdated. Earlier versions of the EverDrive (such as EverDrive-64 2.0) are not supported by this guide.		Either of these two EverDrive versions will function just fine and are perfectly acceptable to use. The EverDrive 3.0 and EverDrive 2.5, if you have one, are also supported, but it is information here may not be as up-to-date here as it is outdated. Earlier versions of the EverDrive (such as EverDrive-64 2.0) are not supported by this guide.

	The first difference is the USB port on top of the EverDrive-64 X7. This is not present on the EverDrive-64 ~~2.5 (~~or the EverDrive-64 3.0). For now, this USB port isn't necessary, but in the future it may be essential for playing Multiworld on your N64.		The first difference is the USB port on top of the EverDrive-64 X7 and the side of the EverDrive-64 3.0. This is not present on the EverDrive-64 X5 or the EverDrive-64 2.5. For now, this USB port isn't necessary, but in the future it may be essential for playing Multiworld on your N64.

	The second difference is that after saving in-game on the EverDrive-64 2.5 ~~(as well as EverDrive-64 3.0)~~, you must hold the reset button for 2-3 seconds for your in-game save to actually save to the SD card. After letting go of the reset button, you must wait to get back to the EverDrive menu before shutting the N64 off. However, the EverDrive-64 X7 behaves more like an actual N64 cart would and in-game saves are immediately saved to your SD card. You can then shut the N64 off after it finishes saving.		The second difference is that after saving in-game on the EverDrive-64 X5 and 2.5, you must hold the reset button for 2-3 seconds for your in-game save to actually save to the SD card. After letting go of the reset button, you must wait to get back to the EverDrive menu before shutting the N64 off. However, the EverDrive-64 X7 and 3.0 behaves more like an actual N64 cart would and in-game saves are immediately saved to your SD card. You can then shut the N64 off after it finishes saving.

	The third difference is that the EverDrive-64 X7 ~~uses~~ a different Operating System from ~~previous versions~~ and does not have the NTSC/PAL switch. The switch is handled automatically by the EverDrive hardware.		The third difference is that the EverDrive-64 X5 and X7 use a different Operating System from EverDrive-64 2.5 and 3.0 and does not have the NTSC/PAL switch. The switch is handled automatically by the EverDrive-X series hardware.

	The fourth difference is the SD card format that the versions use. Everdrive 2.5 ~~uses~~ a standard-size SD card (SD or SDHC), while X7 uses a microSD.		The fourth difference is the SD card format that the versions use. Everdrive 2.5 and 3.0 use a standard-size SD card (SD or SDHC), while X5 and X7 uses a microSD.

	Ultimately, while the EverDrive-64 X7 is preferred over the EverDrive-64 ~~2.5~~, both are perfectly acceptable and are fully supported.		Ultimately, while the EverDrive-64 X7 is preferred over the EverDrive-64 X5, both are perfectly acceptable and are fully supported.

	== Setting up the EverDrive ==		== Setting up the EverDrive ==
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	'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/ here]		'''Step 3''': Download the latest version of the appropriate Operating System for your specific EverDrive [http://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/ here]
			* If you are using the Everdrive-64 X7 or EverDrive-64 X5, click on x-series, then on OS
			** As of V3.04 the x-series/OS files should also work with EverDrive-64 2.5 and 3.0. This has not yet been tested however.
	* If you are using the Everdrive-64 2.5 or EverDrive-64 3.0, click on v2x-v3x, then on os-bin		* If you are using the Everdrive-64 2.5 or EverDrive-64 3.0, click on v2x-v3x, then on os-bin
	* If you are using the Everdrive-64 X7, click on x-series, then on OS

	'''Step 4''': Unzip the file containing the OS, then drop the OS (which is the file from inside the zip, named “ED64”) into your SD card.		'''Step 4''': Unzip the file containing the OS, then drop the OS (which is the file from inside the zip, named “ED64”) into your SD card.

	'''Step 5''': Place your ROMs inside the SD card at the top level – '''Do NOT place them inside the OS folder.'''		'''Step 5''': Place your ROMs inside the SD card at the top level – '''Do NOT place them inside the OS folder.''' ''Note: You may create subfolders for organization.''

	'''Step 6''': [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/safely-remove-hardware-in-windows-10-1ee6677d-4e6c-4359-efca-fd44b9cec369 Safely remove the SD card] from your computer and insert it into your EverDrive. The stickered face of the SD card goes towards the front of the EverDrive, while the shiny gold connectors go towards the back. '''Do not force it in.''' It slides in snugly without having to shove.		'''Step 6''': [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/safely-remove-hardware-in-windows-10-1ee6677d-4e6c-4359-efca-fd44b9cec369 Safely remove the SD card] from your computer and insert it into your EverDrive. The stickered face of the SD card goes towards the front of the EverDrive, while the shiny gold connectors go towards the back. '''Do not force it in.''' It slides in snugly without having to shove.