Make N64 Repros At Home (No soldering/wiring/skills required!)

[@Nintendrew]

Thanks for watching, everyone! What games/translations/romhacks would you like to see on a real cartridge? :)

[@Pikamon101]

Nintendrew Hey Nintendrew!!! :) I havent heard from you in a while. ;( Anyways, do you like Rugrats?

[@Nintendrew]

Oh sure, I've watched my fair share of Nick/CN cartoons haha

[@Pikamon101]

Nintendrew Awesome!!! :) Also I loved this video!!! 👍 I drew Tommy and Chuckie from Rugrats for a video on my KZbin and if you like, you can go check it out! :) You seem big as DanTDM or PewDiePie for some reason! XD

[@attackofthetheeyecreatures3472]

Is there a SNES version?

[@marcelbeatz1286]

Nintendrew SUPER RELEASIO 64!!!!!!!!PLS!!!!!!!

[@GreenFlame44]

Finally, I can get my own copy of Waluigi's Taco Stand.

[@RadTheMann]

Same here

[@marioluigi7511]

And the pricey box!

[@Qwert0314]

Should've been your personalized copy of sm74

[@kotostrieb]

@@Qwert0314 the damn game aint personalized

[@TheThirdPlayer07]

Wow

[@LeoYoshi54321]

Oh cool so now I can sell bootlegs to Retro Game Stores. So they think they're getting Super Mario 64 but they're actually getting Bowser's Dank Rave Party 3.

[@thejamman4070]

LeoYoshi54321 I wouldn’t even be mad.

[@paracore4313]

I just died

[@Jaxv3r]

Much better than SM64 tbh

[@konkeydonk]

good

[@DVDRAR]

I'lL tAkE yOuR eNtIrE sToCk

[@JohnRiggs]

Thanks for the love! Yeah, fun stuff, for sure.

[@TartTvGaming1]

John Riggs: RIGG'd Games I love your channel

[@CJCooke]

I’m subscribing to you and Nintendrew

[@alanfisher3509]

If he didn't shout you out I was going to 😂🤣😂

[@DaFunk14]

Really hope this encourages people to make more n64 rom hacks and translations.

[@ThatMF_Doom]

Exactly!! Mario Paint can be real!

[@Roosterrock]

Chaz Peddicord maybe even homebrews

[@iamtheflu]

I'd like at least more compatibility fixes

[@Fan-lm9zt]

Therix where? ?????

[@nanoff815]

I wanna hack Majora's Mask but I don't have a computer

[@noomeron]

"Without further ado" >immediately shows ten second intro

[@joeymorse365]

>and then does a shoutout

[@junjukerv1246]

Imagine doing this with a creepypasta romhack and selling it on an alley at night. Damn.

[@BarrickMacready]

You shouldn't have done that.

[@tylerwaugaman3662]

*HELL YAH*

[@NathanielBandy]

That is so cool! :D

[@Pikamon101]

Nathaniel Bandy Hey Fellow Nintendo Dude! Sup? :)

[@cruz3608]

I would finish my comment but I'm fainti...

[@MeneerEnMevrouwTrein]

Now we can play Super fidget spinner 64 on a real n64! ;D

[@ripjawfang20]

Nathaniel Bandy YO!!!

[@isiwrestling]

Hey

[@jasonvammen5154]

I've only watched a couple of this guys vids but he has terrific production quality, fairly entertaining/relative content, and far from the worst personality/presence. I think he deserves a lot more subscribers. Keep it up. Subscribed

[@EddieInFrame]

This guy makes great content. I'm glad his channel is growing

[@miguelhacependejadas850]

MrGencyExit64 *15

[@BlazingVictini22]

Neat! I might need to try this one day instead of buying repros of rom hacks online :P

[@SmashJT]

Great job as always Drew! Keep up the great work, The topics you choose for your videos and how you go about explaining and breaking it down is always well done.

[@CreativeJenius]

I always wanted a copy of animal forest. I never actually bothered to look up any gameplay of it. I'm amazed at the graphics on it for an n64 game.

[@BeardTech]

All of this is totally keeping the N64 legacy and classic timeless games alive. LOVE IT!!!!

[@SJC82]

I found out in the description there's one for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Now I can play Sonic 3 Complete on real hardware!

[@aaronhinton92]

Where do you get the Sega Genesis one? I can't find it on the website.

[@CardboardSliver]

Yeah, when I went there it said those were coming soon.

[@AccountWasHacked]

Or the Mortal Kombat Trilogy thing that was made for Genesis.

[@NativS2002]

The SNES Man Sonic 3 Complete is a rom Hack. An amazing rom Hack.

[@bitelaserkhalif]

*crazy bus*

[@SkyScourgeGod]

I'm usually all for trying to get the original equipment above all else, but this is a great option if you want to play fan translations or super rare and expensive games that you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on without using an everdrive. Really good stuff my man, you just earned a new sub. :)

[@gankers]

Oh hey I just found your channel. Im just starting with KZbin so channels like yours are a huge inspiration for me

[@cruz3608]

So where did you get the colored casing from?

[@Nintendrew]

Same site! They sell purple and blue cases for $5 each. :)

[@cruz3608]

Thanks! Might want to add it to the description or something though... :p

[@Nintendrew]

Yeah, good point

[@InerciaVirtual]

where can i buy those colored cartridges? thanks

[@slowcheet]

Didt you read comment above yours he said Same site! They sell purple and blue cases for $5 each.

[@countrylyricist]

I went to the website to buy one, it says discontinued. New version coming soon. I hope so. I want one.

[@MajorArchitect-0]

Country Lyricist its back with new one

[@MilesAway]

Awesome, this would be great for when Banjo-Kazooie Returns comes out.

[@jefferyt5125]

I had no idea this was a thing. My life just got 30 percent better.

[@valkyriesprites4208]

Miles Away I find you again wow

[@MilesAway]

And then Valkyrie finds me in a random comment section

[@slowcheet]

Them games dont work with that PCB matter of fact no hacks work on those mybe 1 hack .N64 has 4MB to start with so the Expansion adds another 4MB making the console use a total of 8MB) the extra Ram is only accessed if instructed to do so, while alot of hacks work anyway on the N64 some don't because the ROM was expanded and the console can't load all the data even with the extra ram... forget retrostage should get New N64 programmer/PCB's coming very soon these are much cheaper an can hold up to 512mbit memory (64mb) www.mortoffgames.com/files/TheN64projectbyRetroCircuits.pdf

[@thecircuitjerk1685]

This demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of how the N64 works. Alternatively, you may not be as clear as you intend, in which case, I apologize if I misunderstood. First, yes - the N64 has a maximum of 8MB of RAM. However, the games are not 'loaded' into RAM in order to run; because cartridges are essentially daughterboards interfacing directly with the N64 hardware, the ROM data is accessed directly. The RAM is for loading things like textures, which is why we'll never see a truly impressive HQ mod capable of running on real hardware - the N64 simply can't handle the data throughput required. *thoughtfully* Though I do wonder whether 8MB is the actual limit for the N64 architecture - if not, it may be possible for fans to create expanded RAM carts to ALLOW things like HQ mods. Hmm... Secondly, most ROM hacks are tested on emulators, which work on a sort of "good-enough" mentality. Emulators aren't designed to 100% accuracy to the hardware they emulate, and just because it runs on an emulator, doesn't mean it will run on real hardware.

[@SanaeKoaGaming]

0:39 For a moment i thought the AVGN theme was going to start

[@JessieJamesPlays]

same

[@Aquarirus]

@@JessieJamesPlays 3 years late lol

[@platenoise256]

@@Aquarirus same

[@Z1mm3h]

always find myself comin’ back to your channel, Nintendrew! Thanks a bunch for the top tier content 🙏🏻

[@kellyshea92]

Sweet! Now i can get my games back that where stolen by my little sisters friends. Super smash bros., starfox64 and mario kart 64

[@KeyboardBuster]

Pay backs a bitch

[@loganhanssler8694]

Probably the best Nintendo KZbin channel

[@lemmingscanfly5]

Whenever I click on one of your videos without reading the channel name I always for a split second think you're ChadTronic.

[@Notnormal24]

if anyone else was wondering, you DO NOT need to get a CIC chip. Its bult in now ig

[@abymondesir23]

you have 1 of the best and most unique game room setup tastefully done and clean. especially the mag rack please do a tour

[@Amare_Sentire]

I've been looking for a place that sells translucent green cartridges for years... Thank you so much for the link to this store. I have shed a tear of joy!

[@gtrman12887]

Great vids like always. I love your 64 vids. so much nostalgia.

[@nextchannelgames763]

I just remembered this video because I was thinking it would be pretty sweet to have my own copy of Smash Remix to play wherever. Now this video will be helpful 👀

[@ians_parks]

Im loving these N64 videos dude, keep em up! also you got me wanting to try this out so bad, ill have to look into it : )

[@heroknaderi]

Tgis is cool. I’m curious if GameCube games can be done like this and work with the n64

[@braydenheidrich3730]

Discovered your channel today. Been watching for hours now, amazing content, subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@TysonD916]

Thats awsome you gave credit to the man that introduced you to it. It shows class. RETRO FOR LIFE!!!!

[@GirlDotJpeg]

Why is this unlisted?

[@Nintendrew]

Thanks for the heads up 😜

[@ripjawfang20]

Man, you deserve so many more subs... you upload quality vids

[@hiyodogameing]

Great, time for eBay to make "authentic" N64 games

[@fanny2081]

Hey, if i find conkers bad fur day repro that looks identical to the real one,im buying it

[@marginallyclean]

This is the Half Assed Approach to Foundation Repair of KZbin gaming tutorial videos.

[@factsb7831]

I need this in my life.

[@Blockbuster_2025]

I'm not sure how i got here from vice news , but I'm not complaining! This is cool great video

[@chipparrish6647]

nintendrew you're the best u should have a let's play channel

[@parker_aug2]

Peter Kazavis I agree.

[@JelloFluoride]

Double points for Animal Forest! I've always wanted a physical cartridge.

[@andrebemben]

Is there any way to solve this problem? Some cartridge that has the internal clock... I don't know...

[@Nightcaat]

Animal Forest is the only N64 game that utilized an internal clock. So you can’t just gut one from another cartridge.

[@RetroAdventure]

Sorry...got distracted by all the cool stuff in the background!

[@Raylightsen]

Man, i didn't know that something like this actually existed, incredible

[@Ramon-jy8ye]

The n64 is the best

[@penisboy97]

Only worth it, if you can put more than one rom per cartridge, might as well just get the everdrive 64

[@paulk12channel15]

Hey Nintendrew you are so professional about technology and nice to meet you :)

[@Pikamon101]

Hey Nintendrew!!! :) Do you like Rugrats?

[@blazenjestergames4025]

Hey Drew sorry I’m a year plus late but I just tripped upon your YT page thanks for the great video it’s very simple and easy to follow and Repros are something that I’ve been debating getting into. I made sure to hit that subscribe button and I look forward to more your videos!

[@MilesAway]

I swear to god, if the "Notification Squad" comes I'll lose it.

[@ezekieldiaz]

Miles Away Notification squad where u at

[@serglian8558]

Let's bring in the ENTIRE NOTIFICATION UNION.

[@ThatCubeGamer]

Dang, sounds cool! Great video by the way!

[@bemington]

Who disliked? He’s literally helping you

[@Unredact-i3k]

Good to know. I get to play awesome ROMs on my system just from this programmer! Great video!!

[@tokyohanamura]

>Gets an ad before video >It’s PS4 *goes to Burger King* Yeah can I get a fuckin’ uhhhhhhhhhhh BIG MAC?

[@metalrob169]

I LOVE my N64! By far the best Nintendo system I've ever bought. I still have my original one from back in the 90's, how ever it died and i bought a new one in the early 2000's(still got that one too). Plus i also have my brothers from when he was younger .... I have all of my games from the 90's, my brothers games, and the games that we're at my Grandma's house(recently acquired those) plus a few others that I've bought online recently ..... Favorite Game = 007 GoldenEye

[@michaelfrazier137]

first time I've ever heard of Nintendrew. Subscribed instantly after watching this. pretty cool stuff!

[@draggedyrequiem2175]

Quick question, is it possible to port resident evil 3 (original) on the n64?

[@BrokenChalice]

I wish this was in stock. I made a bunch of repro n64 boxes and would love carts too

[@JeanRodo]

SUBSCRIBED!!! Definitely gonna buy the blaster to make some physical rom hacks!

[@itsdamer3892]

This was made on my birthday! Also this youtube video is good as allways

[@SyphistPrime]

Now I can make a legit cartridge for Super Mario 420. Just what I needed in my life.

[@clydecashDEEP]

Great production quality. Keep it up

[@houston252]

I subscribed as soon as I saw that dope magazine shelf haha

[@71dembonesTV]

I'm waiting for someone to make drop in replacements for the original chips so I can use an official circuit board and cartridge for my repros. I don't mind soldering/wiring; I just don't have the equipment for programming

[@Nihilistic-Mystic]

Now I can put my Wolfenstein 64 homebrew onto a cartridge and play it on my N64!

[@RGD-Audio-Repairs]

surely you can just get some old doner carts, keep a variety of each CIC chips at hand... use a EPROM flasher to write the rom to the eeprom, and insert the correct CIC chip?

[@YeomasBros.2008]

Me using this to make a reproduction cartridge of Smash Remix: (Laughs maniacally) FINALLY!

[@CanaldeARCADEMAN]

Hi man, one question, what camera do you use for youtube?

[@Theventusdragon]

Bro with these tips this man gotta start a gaming channel

[@ubermenschmexa]

This earned you a subscriber, sir! Interesting process indeed!

[@fabioalvesshow]

I love this channel

[@MetalJuggalo]

Though it's an expensive process, it also looks fun

[@HellScream107]

Awesome tip! Thank you for sharing! All the items seem pretty affordable for this project. :D

[@loogiman7179]

Can I make a program into a cartridge? If I can't then can you see if you make a video how to make programs into a n64 cartridge

[@vinzcazulla1317]

i miss my n64 😢 so many memories

[@HistoMagouri]

Rather than simply getting games into a Repro, I'd love to make a full fledged Nintendo 64 game and put that game on a cartridge using this method. That would be insanely cool.

[@SeldomPlush_Real]

I don’t know why but I’ve always wanted Zardys maze on an n64 cartridge

[@maxw27]

Great gaming room. I love the magazine rack you have, need to set something similar up!

[@jikissgamer]

I want to make a Super Mario 64 Star Road cartridge. Although I don't know if it would actually work on an N64.

[@henocmo3538]

Is it possible to create nintendo ds repros like this too? I don't mean flashcards. I want a ds repro that Shows up as a game in title screen

[@nine1690]

Possible? Yes but no one has put the effort in yet unfortunately

[@MarceloRyuki]

It's a cool way to make your oun games at home, but the shell without that metal plates that protects the ship may burn out your console and cartridge chip.

[@mpacz9987]

I'd like to put the recently released Dragon sword 64 beta rom onto a cart. This is really neat.

[@gamingnavi]

Holy shit my prayers have been answered, now I can make home brew games!

[@b0nd18t]

This is a pretty cool thing. 90% of the games originals are cheaper so kinda has limited uses but still interesting

[@321SPONGEBOLT]

How do you develop your OWN games onto a Nintendo 64, but also have it be cross compatible to Playstation? You know, like all the other licensed games in the late 90s and early 2000s. (ex. Disney games, Warner Bros. games, Universal games, etc.)

[@chstar]

Are those new EEPROM chips? I ask as I wonder if it's possible to buy those EEPROM chips and place them in old N64 games that have dying or dead EEPROM chips. My old Mario Kart 64 died earlier and can't save any longer. Would love to be able to replace the EEPROM chip so it can save again if possible.

[@computerkid1416]

Another method would be to get an N64 Flash Cart, that allows you to put multiple ROMs on one cartridge.

[@wingzerofor]

your magazine rack is so freakin cool

[@emmettturner9452]

What about the real-time clock? The Japanese version, Animal Forest, has an RTC. Did the fan translation hack it out of the game or something?

[@0sox4]

"Since then" Yup you started the craze definitely hasn't been rampant all over Ebay for the last 5-6 years.

[@GonkDroid0923]

im gonna see if I can find a N64 Dev cartridge shell so I can load SM64 beta rom onto the board. it would be so cool to play beta sm64 with the dev cart on a n64

[@fjcarmo0369]

How about a N64 Controller. I have some but they all have problems like some the buttons don't work or the D-pad is worn out. On all of them the analog stick calibration is off so a lot of N64 games are difficult to play if that stick is worn out or not calibrated properly. Most repro controllers the rumble pack function doesn't work. And I am yet to find a repro controller with a good analog stick. I tried 2 from my local classic video game store and the analog sticks both fell apart within a week. If you want to build a N64 controller from scratch that is going to work and feel the same as the one that came with the system can this actually be done is it impossible to rebuild or make a new controller from scratch. Thanks for any advice that anybody might have on making or repairing N64 Controllers.

[@gamergrill9629]

Is this (in theory) possible to do with a Gameboy Advance cartridge?

[@pepeshadilay]

They sell n 64 carts with SD cards slots also ! Just put the rom on an SD card and go

[@BrainSlugs83]

It's kind of sad that it doesn't have the CIC stuff built-in (like in other repros) -- also that it uses sram + battery for the savestate (instead of flashrom, like the GBA ones did).

[@Salty5621]

You showed a dreamcast in your opening so I subscribed

[@linearlink]

Very cool stuff. A few days ago I stumbled across the video John Riggs put made about them, but I haven't been able to find what the game compatibility is like compared to something like the Everdrive 64.

[@Nintendrew]

As far as I can tell, it's nearly identical. :) There's a 32MB rom size limit, but otherwise I haven't found anything that doesn't work on the blaster board that does work on the ED.

[@linearlink]

That's awesome, thanks for the reply! I'm definitely going to get one and try it out then!

[@vinyredx9220]

That helps me a lot, i'm going to do this on a Creepypasta theme mario 64 that simpleflips played, and sold to some stranger XD I hope i get something on the internet...

[@jesterscorner879]

Appears to be a great product and a lot less hassle than other options, but MAN it's spendy. $52.50 for the programmer, $28 for the Blaster and $6 for the casing. That's $86.50 to be able to essentially play a ROM on a standard N64.

[@nine1690]

Its all extremely expensive for no reason. Especially those cartridges. Other Repro cartridge manufacturers (GBA specifically) charge $5-$15 for a cart. He charges $30. And all readers are cheaper too. Those GBA carts even work with Pokémon and RTC, his never could.

[@jesterscorner879]

@@nine1690 There is one plus with the latest update, you no longer have to select/set the CIC chip/pins and they moved the battery to the front so the board will now fit inside an OEM Case. You can repurpose an OEM case from a dirt cheap sports game.

[@TheRetroRoom]

Hello, could you make a video showing on how to make pal n64 repros? That work in Europe and Australia etc.