I have heard that N64 emulation is pretty imperfect. There’s also something beautiful about being able to play your original cartridges on a machine that will output them better than the original hardware for modern TVs. If I didn’t have to buy new laundry appliances right now I might actually consider it. My dryer’s gas valve is the bane of my existence
you’re getting downvoted but you’re not wrong. N64 emulation has been as good as it’ll get for a long while (remember, we were playing N64 games flawlessly on the Wii, which itself is now retro to many!), and compared to older consoles with quirky bespoke hardware, the benefits of hardware emulation like FPGAs over software emulation are diminished for the N64 to begin with. if you do want to go the FPGA route, Taki Udon’s MiSTeR Pi is cheaper than this and can load any number of cores instead of just the N64. ultimately you’re paying a premium for an experience that’s either as good as or worse than a plethora of cheaper options
Why would I spend $250 on this when emulators are free?
You really don’t have to. It’s for collectors who have cartridges and want to experience them on a HDTV.
I have heard that N64 emulation is pretty imperfect. There’s also something beautiful about being able to play your original cartridges on a machine that will output them better than the original hardware for modern TVs. If I didn’t have to buy new laundry appliances right now I might actually consider it. My dryer’s gas valve is the bane of my existence
For real. Starfox 64 is ass on emulators. It makes me want to throw up.
You’re not the target audience for these products.
you’re getting downvoted but you’re not wrong. N64 emulation has been as good as it’ll get for a long while (remember, we were playing N64 games flawlessly on the Wii, which itself is now retro to many!), and compared to older consoles with quirky bespoke hardware, the benefits of hardware emulation like FPGAs over software emulation are diminished for the N64 to begin with. if you do want to go the FPGA route, Taki Udon’s MiSTeR Pi is cheaper than this and can load any number of cores instead of just the N64. ultimately you’re paying a premium for an experience that’s either as good as or worse than a plethora of cheaper options