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Project64 is no doubt the most popular N64 emulator available. Randomizer staff will support Project 64 '''3.0.0 or newer''' which was released on May 26, 2021. We will not directly support any previous version.
Project64 is no doubt the most popular N64 emulator available. Randomizer staff will support Project 64 '''3.0.0 or newer''' which was released on May 26, 2021. We will not directly support any previous version.


'''<span style="color:red">Please keep in mind that using Project64 v2.x for racing is against our community's racing rules</span>'''.
{{race rule|Only Project64 3.0 and newer are allowed and supported for racing. Version 2.0 - 2.3 are not allowed for racing. <!--Project64 1.6 may be used but will result in a poorer experience and will not be supported-->}}
Project64 v3.0.0 or newer as well as [[Bizhawk]] and [[Retroarch]] are the recommended emulators for racing.
Project64 v3.0.0 or newer as well as [[Bizhawk]] and [[Retroarch]] are the recommended emulators for racing.


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Please note that certain ads on the PJ64 download page might lead you to download adware. Only wait for the download to start automatically or click ''Try again'' to start it.
Please note that certain ads on the PJ64 download page might lead you to download adware. Only wait for the download to start automatically or click ''Try again'' to start it.
Version 3.0.1 changed the wording in many places. One of the major ones is changing <samp>Settings...</samp> in the <samp>Options</samp> menu, so when using 3.0 anywhere you see <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configuration</samp></kbd> look for <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Settings...</samp></kbd> instead.


== Configure Controller ==
== Configure Controller ==
First, read the [[Controller Setup]] guide. Ensure the controller is calibrated, and if you are using one of the controllers with additional setups steps in that guide make sure you follow them.
First, read the [[Controller Setup]] guide. Ensure the controller is calibrated, and if you are using one of the controllers with additional setups steps in that guide make sure you follow them.


When using an Xbox controller, or any controller that is an XInput device, you must first go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Settings...</samp> ⇒ <samp>Plugins</samp></kbd> and change the <kbd><samp>Input (controller) plugin</samp></kbd> from <kbd><samp>Project64 Input Plugin</samp></kbd> to <kbd><samp>N-Rage for PJ64</samp></kbd>. Then navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configure controller plugin...</samp></kbd> and check <kbd><samp>XInput</samp></kbd> at the top. This will change the bind menu to be more appropriate for your device.<sup>2</sup> The <samp>XControl</samp> column is the button on your controller, and the <samp>N64</samp> column is the button on the N64 controller you want it to use.
When using an Xbox controller, or any controller that is an XInput device, you must first go to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configuration</samp> ⇒ <samp>Plugins</samp></kbd> and change the <kbd><samp>Input (controller) plugin</samp></kbd> from <kbd><samp>Project64 Input Plugin</samp></kbd> to <kbd><samp>N-Rage for PJ64</samp></kbd>. Then navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configure controller plugin...</samp></kbd> and check <kbd><samp>XInput</samp></kbd> at the top. This will change the bind menu to be more appropriate for your device.<sup>2</sup> The <samp>XControl</samp> column is the button on your controller, and the <samp>N64</samp> column is the button on the N64 controller you want it to use.


For other controllers and keyboard users, use the default <kbd><samp>Project64 Input Plugin</samp></kbd> (or ensure that <samp>XInput</samp> does not have a check by it). Click on the button for the control you want to bind a button to and the menu will wait for you to press a button on the controller or a key on your keyboard to use for the button. ''You may need to change these again if you switch controllers''.
For other controllers and keyboard users, use the default <kbd><samp>Project64 Input Plugin</samp></kbd> (or ensure that <samp>XInput</samp> does not have a check by it). Click on the button for the control you want to bind a button to and the menu will wait for you to press a button on the controller or a key on your keyboard to use for the button. ''You may need to change these again if you switch controllers''.
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=== Video (Graphics) Plugin ===
=== Video (Graphics) Plugin ===


The GlideN64 Plugin is recommended. To do this, launch Project64 and navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Settings...</samp></kbd> or press <kbd><samp>Ctrl+T</samp></kbd> to open the Settings menu.  
The GlideN64 Plugin is recommended. To do this, launch Project64 and navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configuration</samp></kbd> or press <kbd><samp>Ctrl+T</samp></kbd> to open the Settings menu.  


In the Settings menu, go to the <samp>Plugins</samp> section and change your <samp>Video (Graphics) Plugin</samp> to <samp>GlideN64</samp>. Click <samp>Apply</samp>.
In the Settings menu, go to the <samp>Plugins</samp> section and change your <samp>Video (Graphics) Plugin</samp> to <samp>GlideN64</samp>. Click <samp>Apply</samp>.
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=== Enable Save States ===
=== Enable Save States ===


To enable save states, launch Project64 and navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Settings...</samp></kbd> or press <kbd><samp>Ctrl+T</samp></kbd> to open the Settings menu.  
{{race rule|Save states are not allowed to be loaded while racing. Please ensure you do not set up keybinds you may hit on accident during a race.}}
To enable save states, launch Project64 and navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configuration</samp></kbd> or press <kbd><samp>Ctrl+T</samp></kbd> to open the Settings menu.  


In the Settings menu, click <samp>Options</samp> and untick <samp>Hide advanced settings</samp>. Click <samp>Apply</samp>.
In the Settings menu, click <samp>Options</samp> and untick <samp>Hide advanced settings</samp>. Click <samp>Apply</samp>.


You should now be able to utilize save states by navigating to <kbd><samp>System</samp></kbd>.
You should now be able to utilize save states while running the game by navigating to <kbd><samp>System</samp></kbd>.


=== Pause/Unpause Emulation when Window is not Active ===
=== Pause/Unpause Emulation when Window is not Active ===
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=== Remove the FPS Cap ===
=== Remove the FPS Cap ===


To remove the FPS cap, launch Project64 and navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Settings...</samp></kbd> or press <kbd><samp>Ctrl+T</samp></kbd> to open the Settings menu.  
{{race rule|Unlimited FPS is not allowed for racing.  Please ensure you do not set up keybinds you may hit on accident during a race.}}
To remove the FPS cap, launch Project64 and navigate to <kbd><samp>Options</samp> ⇒ <samp>Configuration</samp></kbd> or press <kbd><samp>Ctrl+T</samp></kbd> to open the Settings menu.  


In the Settings menu, click <samp>Options</samp> and untick <samp>Hide advanced settings</samp>. Click <samp>Apply</samp>.
In the Settings menu, click <samp>Options</samp> and untick <samp>Hide advanced settings</samp>. Click <samp>Apply</samp>.
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=== Texture Packs ===
=== Texture Packs ===


{{race rule|Texture packs are not allowed for races. Disable them before participating.}}
The following link will let you set up texture packs for [https://wiki.ootrandomizer.com/index.php?title=HiRes_Texture_Packs Project64 v3.0.0 or newer]
The following link will let you set up texture packs for [https://wiki.ootrandomizer.com/index.php?title=HiRes_Texture_Packs Project64 v3.0.0 or newer]



Revision as of 16:27, 7 May 2023

Project64 is no doubt the most popular N64 emulator available. Randomizer staff will support Project 64 3.0.0 or newer which was released on May 26, 2021. We will not directly support any previous version.

This is an important racing rule! If you do not follow it, you may be disqualified from a race.

Reason: Only Project64 3.0 and newer are allowed and supported for racing. Version 2.0 - 2.3 are not allowed for racing.

Project64 v3.0.0 or newer as well as Bizhawk and Retroarch are the recommended emulators for racing.

Download Project64 v3.0.0 or newer

Please note that certain ads on the PJ64 download page might lead you to download adware. Only wait for the download to start automatically or click Try again to start it.

Version 3.0.1 changed the wording in many places. One of the major ones is changing Settings... in the Options menu, so when using 3.0 anywhere you see OptionsConfiguration look for OptionsSettings... instead.

Configure Controller

First, read the Controller Setup guide. Ensure the controller is calibrated, and if you are using one of the controllers with additional setups steps in that guide make sure you follow them.

When using an Xbox controller, or any controller that is an XInput device, you must first go to OptionsConfigurationPlugins and change the Input (controller) plugin from Project64 Input Plugin to N-Rage for PJ64. Then navigate to OptionsConfigure controller plugin... and check XInput at the top. This will change the bind menu to be more appropriate for your device.2 The XControl column is the button on your controller, and the N64 column is the button on the N64 controller you want it to use.

For other controllers and keyboard users, use the default Project64 Input Plugin (or ensure that XInput does not have a check by it). Click on the button for the control you want to bind a button to and the menu will wait for you to press a button on the controller or a key on your keyboard to use for the button. You may need to change these again if you switch controllers.

If you use a keyboard, you will also want to increase the Analog StickRange to 100%.

Recommended Settings

Video (Graphics) Plugin

The GlideN64 Plugin is recommended. To do this, launch Project64 and navigate to OptionsConfiguration or press Ctrl+T to open the Settings menu.

In the Settings menu, go to the Plugins section and change your Video (Graphics) Plugin to GlideN64. Click Apply.

If your PC doesn't support this, you'll have to use the Project64 Video Plugin instead.

Jabo's Direct3D8 Plugin is not recommended.

Optional Settings

Enable Save States

This is an important racing rule! If you do not follow it, you may be disqualified from a race.

Reason: Save states are not allowed to be loaded while racing. Please ensure you do not set up keybinds you may hit on accident during a race.

To enable save states, launch Project64 and navigate to OptionsConfiguration or press Ctrl+T to open the Settings menu.

In the Settings menu, click Options and untick Hide advanced settings. Click Apply.

You should now be able to utilize save states while running the game by navigating to System.

Pause/Unpause Emulation when Window is not Active

In the Settings menu, expand the Options/Configuration list on the left-hand side and tick/untick the box for Pause emulation when window is not active section. Click Apply.

Remove the FPS Cap

This is an important racing rule! If you do not follow it, you may be disqualified from a race.

Reason: Unlimited FPS is not allowed for racing. Please ensure you do not set up keybinds you may hit on accident during a race.

To remove the FPS cap, launch Project64 and navigate to OptionsConfiguration or press Ctrl+T to open the Settings menu.

In the Settings menu, click Options and untick Hide advanced settings. Click Apply.

You should now be able to remove the FPS Cap by loading a ROM, navigating to System and clicking on Limit FPS. Alternatively, you can just press F4 on your keyboard.

Resize Emulator Window

Go to OptionsConfigure Graphics Plugin and change the Windowed Resolution to whatever you prefer.

Show ROMs in ROM List

Right-click anywhere on the white screen and click on Choose ROM Directory... Select the respective folder that your ROMs are in.

Texture Packs

This is an important racing rule! If you do not follow it, you may be disqualified from a race.

Reason: Texture packs are not allowed for races. Disable them before participating.

The following link will let you set up texture packs for Project64 v3.0.0 or newer

Required Settings for Racing

If you wish to partake in our community's races, then don't forgot to also configure the settings mentioned here.

Troubleshooting

Alt+Tabbing Crashes in Full-Screen Mode

Use the GlideN64 Video Plugin. If your PC doesn't support that plugin, you'll have to be aware to hit the "Escape" key on your keyboard before Alt+Tabbing.

Alternatively, you could also play in Windowed Mode. Navigate to OptionsConfigure Graphics Plugin... and adjust the Windowed Resolution accordingly. Click Save and Close.

Screen Flicker when Streaming

If using the GlideN64 Video Plugin, go to OptionsConfigure Graphics Plugin.... In the "Video" tab, check the "Overscan" box. Click Save and Close.

Error: uCode crc not found in INI, using currently selected uCode

This error is caused by Project64 using Project64-video not being able to find the Video.rdb file that should be in the Config directory in the Project64 folder. Double check that this file is in the right location. Also ensure you are not running Project64 from the zip file as it cannot see any of its required files and will throw strange errors like this one when it can't find them.

If you still get the error, make sure you're using Project64 v3.0.0 or newer. If your current Video (Graphics) Plugin is not already GlideN64, then change to that one. You can read here how to swap plugins. If that doesn't work, try the Project64 Video Plugin. If even this doesn't fix the issue, you can try Jabo's Direct3D8 Plugin as a last resort.