The Best Way to Play Super Mario 64 - N64, DS, Wii, Wii U, or Switch? / MY LIFE IN GAMING

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00:00 - Intro

[@Sm64wii]

I miss playing Mario 64 with my great grandfather. The game wasn’t multiplayer obviously, but we would take turns and he’d sit up and watch me play on the n64. Such good times

[@bradleymiller437]

Best memory I've ever heard anyone give, EVER. I will remember this for the rest of my life; there's some guy out there in the world who used to play Mario64 with his great-grandfather who would also play.

[@RobbyHuang]

The first time playing Mario 64 was an experience that has not been replicated and probably can't be replicated. The feeling is still palpable to me today.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Hear, hear! I was completely unprepared for what it really was. I just could not believe this was a real thing regular humans could buy and take home. I had never before and have never since been so in awe of technology in my life. It's an experience that is just so firmly imprinted upon my soul.

[@HollowRick]

I agree I think its because we havent had a huge jump like that since in terms of going from 2d to 3d

[@tyisafk]

Mario 64 still holds up to this day. Hell, if you're interested, learning to speedrun the game definitely gives it replay value! I didn't think I'd go back to SM64 but I decided to try it and it's a blast!

[@anonamatron]

Played it first on a kiosk in Toys R Us. Next I played it on my TV at home after getting it for Christmas.

[@c0wqu3u31at3r]

It was like discovering a whole new world

[@fplgregfrost]

Imagine playing all games in the nineties 17% slower than the US or Japan. It mostly sucked! We didn't know any better though. When I first played Sonic at full speed (and full screen, let's not talk about ever game having big ugly borders due to shoddy PAL conversions) it almost felt broken, I had to get used to the increased speed. Those Sonic 3 special stages were slightly harder haha. Sometimes the music being slower actually sounded better however. Phantasy Star 4 'Behind the Circuit' or 'Organic Beat' just had that magic about them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNqZeFbrSna7s

[@c0wqu3u31at3r]

Was weird all the games being in wide-screen. Obviously as a child I didn't know any better

[@fplgregfrost]

@@rap6439 absolutely. I never liked mario 64 though, it put my off 3d platformers for life!

[@Ryo_Dragoon]

Ironic, but that made games easier, specially shmups.

[@fplgregfrost]

@@Ryo_Dragoon That's true, although Hellfire was hard at any speed! I think the only one I ever completed was Zero Wing (and Turrican, if that counts in the genre).

[@fplgregfrost]

@@rap6439 I got really good at Mario Party 5+6, which had plenty of sensitive jumps. I absolutely love the Gamecube controller though, although I haven't handled a switch pro controller yet. I'd say that is tied with the xbox one and the sega saturn rev 2 as the 3 greatest generational pads of all time.

[@yawnny9098]

For those unaware there was an update to the Switch All Stars version of SM64 which now gives you an option to choose Inverted camera or not. Hope this helps!

[@shanez1215]

Also adds GameCube controller support to Sunshine. Analog triggers and all.

[@thecasualgamer1896]

“Hopefully it is a sign of more good N64 Emulation from Nintendo to come.” Little did we know…

[@charliebrown1976]

Please check out the PC port. Seriously, cross-platform, high-res graphics, easy modification, better camera, and no emulation to speak of! It literally just requires a ROM to extract the assets from. It really is a sight to behold.

[@HellzSaint28]

Where could I find mods for the PC port?

[@KokoTheGorilla69]

@@HellzSaint28 on the internet

[@Questionable_Insights]

So, they made a 40+ minute video of this topic and didn't even mention the PC port? lol It's already the best way to play Mario 64 and will only get better in the future as the community is incredibly active and quite creative. Edit: NvM they do mention it at least.

[@Exzticy]

Question is, can it play on a Mac?

[@charliebrown1976]

@@Exzticy I'm pretty sure that there is no reason it couldn't play on Mac. The problem is I think you would have to figure out how to compile it yourself, because there are no Mac build instructions available as far as I am aware.

[@jeffproductions11]

Console stamp 1:53 N64 version 18:11 DS remake 23:30 Wii Virtual Console (No longer exist) 26:52 Wii Virtual Console in Wii U (No longer exist) 27:22 N64 Wii U Virtual Console 28:32 DS Wii U Virtal Console 30:27 Switch 3d All Stars Great Video : )

[@xx_rz]

Hey bro sorry to bother u but do u know how to play it on wii u??

[@jeffproductions11]

@@xx_rz The Way you played the game on Wii U was buying it in digital form in the Wii u eShop :')

[@xx_rz]

@@jeffproductions11 oh I’ll check later if it still work but do you also know if the wii remote works for it?

[@jeffproductions11]

@@xx_rz The Wii remote alone is not compatible with N64 Virtual Console Games, You will have to use the Gamepad, Wii U Pro Controller or Wii Classic Controller to play N64 Virtual Console

[@xx_rz]

@@jeffproductions11 thanks for the help! Btw I finally found out that the classic Wii controller actually existed lol

[@RigalicReign]

RIP "so long gay Bowser"

[@madden8021]

R.I.P Backwards Long Jump "aka, BLJ for short"

[@Random-zy7pl]

You mean so long king bowser

[@pixelmentia]

Now he's bi.

[@magical9031]

@@Random-zy7pl dont ruin the joke

[@Random-zy7pl]

@@magical9031 pretty garbage joke. Especially to certain people

[@welcometoGARYVILLE]

* * it’s Asterisk my friends, Asterix was a comic character, you’ll be familiar with the game.

[@lepapanouwel4663]

Well one is actually a play on words with the other lol

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

(Speaking of Asterix, there's a Roman guy in one story who's called Coronavirus...)

[@NihongoWill]

@@gluttonousmaximus9048 hilarious

[@EposVox]

Funny enough, I've ALWAYS been against inverted camera controls but it IMMEDIATELY messed me up in this version being not inverted

[@PrayTellGaming]

same haha

[@Whacintosh]

You guys have the absolute best gaming channel on KZbin. Amazing and insightful video as always, boys.

[@jacobprayer8656]

I disagree. I connected my Vectrex to my Framemiester because of these guys, and my house caught fire. I am horribly disfigured due to 3rd degree burns. I vow revenge on My Life in Gaming!

[@julio_official]

@@jacobprayer8656 Are you serious?

[@ImaFattyCat]

Julio theOpeningManiac can you imagine if this was real lmao

[@CullenHartley]

This channel is amazing! I hope to be this detail oriented with any hobby that I have.

[@gundum1o1]

@@jacobprayer8656 PLEASE REPLY & PLEASE TELL ME YOU'RE JOKING!!!

[@discordinc]

I still remember the first time I saw Mario 64. It was at a demo station at a Kaybe Toys and I was mesmerized by it. I spent all my time running around outside the castle

[@play5]

"whatever NERD at Nintendo" i see what you did there

[@Exzticy]

“whatever NERD of comments on KZbin”

[@magicalruin]

Nintendo Europe Research Department?

[@kyugiyeneku1803]

@@magicalruinはい

[@mickael486]

This is why I picked up 3 Sony Trinitron TV's from the side of the road in the last 5+ years. To retro game to perfection on the cheap.

[@TheGuyFromHawaiiHiGh]

Where are you living dude noone puts trinitrons on the streets here :D

[@mickael486]

@@TheGuyFromHawaiiHiGh lol. I been lucky. 3 of them in my town, one of them happened to be my neighbors. It was by the road for about 3 minutes in time for me to put my shoes on. I live in NY. almost 2 hours north of the city.

[@maxxam3590]

Do they just grow there?

[@ModelJames13]

You're lucky you picked those up when you did. The days of finding good old TVs on the side of the road are practically over.

[@thomasbeall9069]

@@ModelJames13 nope, they are still everywhere. I have alot and pass on new ones almost daily in my travels.

[@tonk82]

1:50 poor old Jumping Flash , people always skip it when talking about 3d platformers xD

[@NeoJ4K3]

Very fun game, I never heard about it really until gamesack years ago and then proceeded to buy it on my vita lol

[@SkylerHuse]

I wish there was more talk in this about the PC port and various enhancements people have put into it.

[@TheCobrabee]

Unfortunately, that's their bias. With all the love and care that unofficial coders have put into ensuring our classic games are preserved, they will consistently cover intellectual property license holders' efforts and mostly ignore independent efforts, even if the indies are much better and respect the desires of the players. Sometimes the official emulation is good (but usually on par and much later than unofficial efforts), and sometimes the emulation will be crappy and they'll still cover it like it deserves to be the only game in town.

[@guillermo9171]

Not to mention new PC emulation. ParaLLEl N64 can now produce pixel-perfect N64 graphics as well as the option to enhance them.

[@RisingRevengeance]

Those pc ports are godlike. Things like that and emulation is the future for retro games, like it or not.

[@jong2359]

@@TheCobrabee I completely understand what you are saying, but it isn't like they are a couple of villains. They just really prefer actual official hardware/software over everything. At least they don't try to put down anyone that enjoys it another way.

[@Mogura87]

They did play the unofficial PC port on a livestream not so long ago.

[@crankyfox]

Easy. The mario 64 pc port is the best.

[@Kniffel101]

37:22 "whatever nerd at Nintendo..." That made me chuckle at little, since NERD (Nintendo European Research & Development) made all the emulators for the collection! =P

[@Night-Jester]

Thank you I actually didn't realize that.

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

Unofficial ports: Uh-buh-buh-buh-buh!

[@mmpsp693]

Any issues with input on these ports?

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

@@mmpsp693 New 3DS control works amazing! The ending credits cutscene is messed up though

[@Mr-yg7jl]

vava85 the pc port is basically perfect

[@user-bp5py6bh3g]

@@mmpsp693 Nope, input like everything else is perfect.

[@FoxbatStargazer]

Shocked they showed even half a minute of footage.

[@ImaFattyCat]

Best gaming channel on KZbin, production quality is cable tv tier quality, could seriously be a g4 tv show.

[@mcweakerton4249]

For sure! Same with Digital Foundry.

[@marcj9680]

With a difference... More comprehensive and deeper content than anything I've ever seen on G4 TV.

[@Skulldude69420]

Rip G4. It was so good and so bad all at the same time

[@Powerman293]

@@mcweakerton4249 Digital Foundry are Nvidia sell outs though

[@chrisrichfield8906]

@@Powerman293 nah AMD just dont care about PC graphics as much as Nvidea, so they cant even compete on the top end GPU side.

[@LITTLE1994]

Dumb question. NINTENDO 64! After all, that's what the game was originally released on!

[@geraldtan]

I will never forget seeing this game for the first time. Went to the game store and was transfixed by the guy playing it at the front of the store, just like everyone else. Watching him run around (what I later found out was Tiny-Huge Island) in 3D was amazing. Playing for the first time was equally magical. Those times were truly the renaissance era of video games.

[@NLS87]

Definitively the PC port. Zero lag, zero issues.

[@RetraCarteR]

And tons of mods that just aren't possible on any other version of the game!

[@SummonerArthur]

Imagine being forced to use dx12 on a nintendo 64 game LOL Makes every single bit of sense.

[@RetraCarteR]

​@@SummonerArthur You can run it with OpenGL too. If you're having any problems with DX12, that might solve them.

[@HellzSaint28]

@@RetraCarteR Ya know where I can find the mods?

[@RetraCarteR]

@@HellzSaint28 Most of the big ones are on this Discord server: discord.gg/H4eE5P, which also provides tutorials and troubleshooting for compiling the game yourself.

[@ninjasec]

I loved the DS version, when I played it for the first time, years after i was released. I felt like a kid again, playing the N64 version, but better. Great video.

[@HybridAngelZero]

I always adore how thorough you guys are with these videos! As someone who's been playing Mario 64 most of his life, 3D All Stars is probably my favorite way to play the game. It just feels so good with a Pro Controller. Also, for the 3D All Stars version, you can actually use the D-Pad to control Mario! It moves him at top speed, and I found this great on some of the tighter and more linear areas of the game

[@betterbetter3930]

The unnoficial switch version can do the same thing and more

[@shanez1215]

@@betterbetter3930 That's the reverse engineered PC port. It's been ported to a ton of platforms, including the Wii U, Switch and 3DS as well.

[@Microwave414]

I personally noticed a jump up from composite to s-video on a CRT but yeah the quality boost is not massive. It's really only a big jump up in quality on games that actually disable a lot of the hardware based filtering like doom 64, quake, quake 2.

[@perkimba8369]

You can try the fully shielded S-Video cable posted in the RetroRGB website. The noise reduction is so massive the sound and image are pretty clean.

[@Microwave414]

@@perkimba8369 I have a fully shielded one handmade by some guy in Sweden with metal plugs. I didn't say it wasn't better just when compared to other systems the jump is not as blatant unless you know what you are looking at.

[@liefacts3000]

You guys put so much love into this that it seems effortless. Well done guys

[@JazzemYT]

Thank you for touching on the PAL version's woes! It can be easy to overlook just how shockingly worse games often were in those regions for so long. Though it's how I played it back in Christmas 1997 in the UK, just look at that footage...there's no way I'd go back to that 😅 Amazing work as always guys!

[@vladimirmlotschek3265]

Never knew THAT was what the little knobby thing on the end of the OG DS strap could be used for. Damn! Great video guys!

[@stabinghobo57]

You didn’t miss out, wasn’t really good.

[@lightninstriker10]

@@stabinghobo57 Agreed, nice concept, but a lack of feedback and resistance along the axes render really getting a good feel for it next to impossible.

[@metachuko]

7:05 for anyone who's here for Gay Bowser

[@dssembler7922]

I thought you meant Try then.

[@SCU3A_S7EVE]

“So lonkey, donkey!”

[@Oliver_Nisgaard]

I came into the comments looking for this, thank you :D

[@beamboy]

I have one of those wrist straps and never realised it was a "stylus" as well!

[@Probux]

the best way to play is the pc port with render96 duh its the best

[@GameplayandTalk]

Great video, guys! I totally understand what you mean by the accuracy of the N64's analog stick. I purchased multiple N64 Virtual Console titles on Wii and Wii U, and both felt off compared to playing on original hardware. The analog stick dead zones were way too large on both setups and I just couldn't get into personal favorites via those platforms, like Star Fox 64 or F-Zero X. I've also had terrible luck finding a good replacement N64 analog stick. Original Nintendo analogs or bust. The super fine movement that's capable thanks to the original N64 analog stick is crucial to the enjoyment of games like Super Mario 64, and many, many other 3D platformers from the era.

[@pinkace]

"Given the overall barebones nature of the AllStars project... it seems the team was very small... and didn't have the BUDGET for features..." Hang on a second, Nintendo (THE Nintendo) did not have the budget for their Premier intenational IP!? The single most recognizable videogame character in the world, the most VALUABLE videogame IP in all of history, and you're telling me Nintendo didn't have the BUDGET to treat the franchise accordingly!? How can you NOT think this is a cash grab?

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] I don't get mad at the people who MADE the product, the actual devs who had no control over how much budget they got, how much time they had, and work circumstances that may have been difficult in 2020. They no doubt worked their butts off given what they had. So I respect their work. I don't rate a game based on whether I think poor business decisions were made. I don't care to belittle the work of the people in the trenches. Do you really think they were just chuckling to themselves about how they could get away with doing so little work? No, they did the best they could, and the end product is still an improvement. Would I have liked more? Sure. But I'm too old to get riled up over video game business, I just want to enjoy what the devs made.

[@ivaldi13]

@@mylifeingaming First, you're redirecting his criticism. The criticism is that Nintendo (as a whole) made this a lazy cash grab, not that some specific dev team is somehow totally to blame for everything that is wrong in . . . their project. Second, you're suggesting the oppositely polar position, that the dev team involved bears *no* blame whatsoever for *their* project, they *definitely did their best with what they had*, and all shortcomings are others' fault. This is just as intellectually bankrupt as the straw man that you made of the OP's argument. Third, video game business is business. Media is media, and media is a business. People have standards. It's mature to have standards and to keep to them. It's not mature to hold no standards. It's also immature to suggest that someone else lacks maturity because they hold standards which you do not. Finally, you literally just got paid to research and talk about options for gaming, just to admit at the end that you're not really going to discuss the true best options, i.e. the ones that everyone around our age groups already knew to be the answer, PC. The fuck are you on about, 'too old to take video game business seriously?' Get over yourself. The vid waa good enough, but if you're half as mature as you want to feel you are, you could stand to take a step back and adjust your attitude a mite.

[@archygrey9093]

I'm sure that even if Nintendo made a full remaster poeple would still complain that they wanted the original version not a remake. Nintendo said they were porting the 3 games to the switch and thats what we got, nothing more nothing less.

[@pinkace]

@@mylifeingaming I'm not really 'mad' at anybody, certainly not at the programmers. They did a great job with the Gamecube emulation, even if they didn't have the budget to change the button appearance in Sunshine. I'm just annoyed that this thing is selling for full retail when it's clearly a budget compilation.

[@pinkace]

@@archygrey9093 I think people would complain a lot less if this was sold at a budget price, which is really where it belongs; the budget aisle.

[@TheFartsandCrapsShow]

I think the Gbros adapter works quite well if you update with the 8bitdo Firmware updater, but if you'd rather play in a more accurate fashion, maybe use the HORI battle pad, or, you know, just use the D-pad for movement for the bowser stages.

[@WigWoo1]

But you forgot to mention emulation as a good way to play it. I’d say Switch is the best way because of the enhanced textures. And then emulation is the second best because you can still play the game in 4K

[@mhx5071]

The unofficial SM64 port for switch is better

[@TenshiCat]

They forgot, did they? 40:48

[@neoasura]

These guys only focus on the "authentic" ways. I think they don't really talk about emulation much, only about running the iriginal hardware.

[@betterbetter3930]

@@mhx5071 agree

[@betterbetter3930]

@@neoasura true

[@swungsolid]

Unless I missed it did you notice that Mario 64 on switch has 5-6 frames of audio delay?

[@Fattydeposit]

Yeah. Unavoidable emulation / audio lag, it seems. Bit of an oversight for it not to be mentioned, IMO.

[@Skulldude69420]

Yeah I noticed the audio delay in both docked mode and undocked mode

[@islandboy9381]

Emulation related issues have been reported on both 64 and Sunshine for this collection, 60 dollars for that lol.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Love it when MLiG spends 45 minutes on one of my favorite games. Great start to the week

[@retrobear9367]

I didn't like the DS version at all. I really didn't wanna play as the other characters. And before the All stars version was released. I was playing Mario 64 on my WiiU with a legit green n64 controller via a Wiimote adapter. The controls weren't as tight as I remembered. and I have yet to play All stars in docked mode. But the Mclassic did help with games like Ghostbusters and on my Gamecube....oh boy!

[@AlexToasterOven]

The input lag on the Wii-U virtual console is abysmal. Plus with the dark filter, it's really amazing how I tolerated playing N64 on the Wii-U. It was definitely a pain with games like Paper Mario and the action commands. The input lag makes Mario 64 so frustrating to me. I'd definitely check out All-Stars on the TV. It looks gorgeous and is easily my favorite way to play it (non rom hacked) now.

[@stabinghobo57]

The DS version is awesome, My only complaint is that the controls are crappy.

[@retrobear9367]

@@stabinghobo57 meh. i just didn't wanna play as the other characters. I don't wanna be Metal Wario, i want metal mother f'n Mario! LoL

[@betterbetter3930]

@@retrobear9367 playing as different charachthers are cool but the power flower system sucks and the fact you need especific charachthers for certain missions and it takes so long to swap

[@Desmk2312]

7:02 Mario: HERE WE GOOO 7:05: Mario: S O L O N G G A Y B O W S E E

[@nathanmead140]

The way i play this game is on a PC with a powerful CPU and GPU using project 64 and the rice plugin in 960p and a high resolution texture pack or i play it on my hacked DSi or New 3DS XL through twilight menu++.

[@lssjgaming1599]

Speedrunning is the best on an N64 due to the glitches but imo for casual play I prefer playing on switch as I can bring it with me and show my friends one of my favorite classics

[@betterbetter3930]

Try the other switch version(unnoficial)

[@FyberOptic]

I never understood people who had a problem with the N64 controller. You could get super precise control by using your other thumb to help stabilize it. Goldeneye is a perfect example of how useful that was. Short stubby Playstation sticks have been the norm ever since, and I pretty much hate analog controllers in general. Give me N64, or give me mouse and keyboard.

[@joseph_martin]

love to see a 45 minute MLIG Video! You guys rock

[@LeesChannel]

I hope you guys will do a video on the Xbox Series X backwards compatibility🙇‍♂️, it has me very excited. I saw Panzer Dragoon Orta running in auto-HDR and it was beautiful. I would love to see you guys give your thoughts on it, and see how it compares to gaming on original hardware as far as input lag, sound delay, graphical accuracy, etc. since Xbox and 360 BC is software emulation.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] I do have a pre-order and it's something I've considered doing. It depends on how much time I have at that moment and whether Digital Foundry already covers it more thoroughly that we could!

[@LeesChannel]

@@mylifeingaming Woah exciting! I like Digital Foundry too, I mean I found your channel because John Linneman was on there, but I really enjoy your videos. Even if there aren't any new discoveries left I would be interested in your thoughts, and no one goes through such great lengths to show the differences between all the available options to play retro games. Anyways, thanks for replying, you rock!

[@Michirin9801]

I'm here just hoping they make the 3DS port viable on old 3DS models...

[@kevin_lee_music]

There was a 3ds port?

[@Michirin9801]

@@kevin_lee_music A homebrew port based on the decompilation that happened a while back, yeah.

[@gabonav4888]

Its a fans port of the PC one to the 3ds, but it only works smoothly on the New models, old 3ds can run it but laggy

[@kevin_lee_music]

@@Michirin9801 Ohhhhh okay

[@skins4thewin]

Lol and yet another reason why the $150 EON adapter for the N64 is a complete and utter ripoff. I can't believe anyone would want to buy one of those things, specially at that price. It should not have been a single penny over $50.

[@OtakuDYT]

As a Sega kid, please do the same thing for Sonic 3 with Knuckles etc, especially with Sonic 3 Complete edition! 🔵💨

[@HydraSpectre1138]

With the right MIDI soundfonts or VST plugins, the MIDI soundtrack of Sonic & Knuckles Collection on PC could sound great. I tried it and it sounds like giving Sonic 3 & Knuckles a PS1-style soundtrack. And there are still mods like SMPS Player to restore the original Sega Genesis soundtrack.

[@betterbetter3930]

But sonic 3 air

[@HydraSpectre1138]

@@betterbetter3930 It's a source port that has the original Genesis music. Too bad it doesn't have a MIDI option for PS1-quality music.

[@betterbetter3930]

@@HydraSpectre1138 yep

[@jckorn9148]

I cannot recommend a Retrotink more, even if you have a good CRT setup. Because the day will come when yours will break and you simply cannot find one in good shape.

[@SuperChunk84]

Personally, Switch and 3DS are my way to go! Even though the DS got its own remake of 64, I use the 3DS homebrew port. (Mod support, increased res, and better frame rates.

[@Jabutimado]

Mine are DS and Wii U homebrew port

[@Madblaster6]

It's sad to think we may never have a remake of the DS version. Don't get me wrong. I love the OG. The first time seeing 3D graphics done in such a way was mind blowing. I just love the additions to the DS version.

[@Dimensiom]

My preferred method of playing Mario 64 (and other N64 games): using an emulator and a real Nintendo 64 controller via an adapter.

[@patrickholt8782]

Hot take: I think the only way to play Mario 64 is with the 64 controller. The game seems so finely tuned with the stick that it the game didn’t click with me until I played Mario 64 on original hardware.

[@TechMan1900]

I like the camera noises every time you plug something in

[@kennethloung3422]

If you want the best way to play Super Mario 64. The unofficial port on the PC is the best way to play the game. Or if you want they also have the PC version ported to the switch. That is the best way to play the game in modern times and blows the 3D all stars version of the game out of the water.

[@Dave_S]

Man, I love this channel. Just had to say it.

[@alexthejapanfan7905]

KingK Be Like: I don’t do research for when it comes to official emulation of games like super Mario 64, but I’m not gonna rely on an actual reliable source like my life in gaming! Wtf man? 🤦🏻‍♂️ (Great video by the way. 👍🏻)

[@JM-hz1wl]

Wut

[@alexthejapanfan7905]

@@JM-hz1wl ?

[@JM-hz1wl]

I don't get the context of the comment

[@alexthejapanfan7905]

@@JM-hz1wl look up KingK Super Mario 3D Collection. Your welcome.

[@skins4thewin]

I'm surprised you guys didn't mention the RAD2X cable. It's half the price of the Retrotink 2X and works fantastically with any Nintendo system with the standard AV style plug used on the SNES, N64 and Gamecube. At only $60 it's a fantastic option!

[@coolzack9590]

Not if you want to play Playstation and Sega games

[@skins4thewin]

@@coolzack9590 There are RAD2X cables for the Playstation and Sega systems as well. The one cable will work with just about any Sega system, just like the Nintendo one. Did you somehow not know this?

[@nathanielchambers8974]

Half the price of a retrotink is a lot less appealing when you’re buying a lot of things and it ends up being not half the price lol. Did you not know this? I’d much prefer one device that does it all over a bunch of devices that I gotta keep track of. Sold my rad2x, upgraded to retrotink. Plus rad2x was sold out of some of the stuff I was interested in at the time, so it wasn’t really an option to get it even if I had really wanted it. Also if I recall, shipping made it closer to $100, making it much less value if only buying one, but I may be misremembering.

[@skins4thewin]

@@nathanielchambers8974 It is a real shame the RetroTINK 2x isn't being made anymore

[@nathanielchambers8974]

@@skins4thewin it’s uhh still available on the site. Are you talking about the 2x Pro Multiformat maybe? The main advantage of that was just pass through, which is nice if you happened to have a tv that handled the format well but no way to do component in.

[@josephpiedmonte]

The 3D All Stars version is about as good as it gets as far as official releases, I just wish they'd had made it wide-screen at the very least.

[@aaronhinton92]

Unfortunately, the “non-inverted” camera controls are a major dealbreaker for me. It’s a shame Nintendo didn’t make it an option to use the original inverted controls on the Switch.

[@PredictableEnigma]

Can't you just custom remap the controller?

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Unfortunately the system-level remapping doesn't have options like inverting the sticks. If I play more Sunshine, I wonder if I'll get used to it. The un-inverting of it is kind of a mixed bag for me. Part of me loves it, but part of me doesn't.

[@kevin_lee_music]

@@mylifeingaming I've gotten used to it, but I also usually un-invert sunshine with Swiss or USB Loader GX on the Wii. Mario 64 is still a little odd but I've still mostly gotten used to it

[@Christopher-md7tf]

It's so awkward and to not even have the option to invert it truly shows how little effort went into this collection.

[@dstinnettmusic]

Imagine not playing a game because you are unwilling to learn the controls.

[@Blaziken20052000]

The Gamecube controller adapter does work with Mario 64 and Sunshine, but the buttons are mapped in such a way that it's probably for the best it's not mentioned. :/

[@funkypigeon121]

The 9 dislikes are people who played on the Wii U with the Wii pro controller and input lag

[@Ruko]

People really dislike hearing the way they enjoy things is "the worse way"

[@TheAbsol7448]

@@Ruko Well... Like . 75 seconds of input lag is OBJECTIVELY worse, and makes the game borderline unplayable.

[@VenomSnakeMGS]

I was messing around with that version the other day and didnt think it was that bad.

[@PastaMasta09]

Imagine doing a BLJ with a rumble pak

[@gamertoon8230]

I'm so glad Nintendo finally has a good N64 emulator. I'll be living a dream once games like Star Fox 64, Ocarina of time, Majoras Mask, and Sin & Punishment come to the switch.

[@alexanderroberts3855]

and widescreen Luigi's Mansion hopefully

[@FilmBucket]

ack, this didn't age as well as we wished

[@gamertoon8230]

@@FilmBucket I should’ve known better

[@FearNot777]

This was a great video! Be great if these guys did the same with ocarina of time

[@luckduck5031]

I love these videos so much! They have such good production

[@CarloNassar]

Thank you for actually giving at least a few positives about the collection. Others like KingK said it was "pathetic" just because there were minimal enhancements, despite the fact that the Mega Man X Legacy Collection doesn't get criticized nearly as much for also not including widescreen in X7 and X8 (both of which are 3D) and having pretty bad input latency that's actually worse then 3D All-Stars (with the PS4 version of the collection being the least responsive, according to GigaBoots). I know it has more content but more content doesn't save a collection if it doesn't play right. I can understand the disappointment but it's a shame that some people over-exaggerate their criticism at times. Thank you, Try for being honest in this video.

[@perpetualcollapse]

Super aliased N64 games is my asmr.

[@nathanbraun2067]

Important video. zoomers who never played mario 64 on the n64 complain about bad controls

[@AaronHendu]

I still prefer to play it on N64+CRT TV.

[@cadegcn]

KZbin Algorithm recommended this channel. Thank you. Big fan now

[@Peloniusx]

Sus videos son increíbles, puede uno pasar horas y horas viendo su contenido, además de que aprende uno muchas cosas, saludos desde México.

[@Toonrick12]

Will you guys do a mini episode update for this once the N64 NSO app goes live?

[@viniciusgomes5147]

I like the DS port but to me it feels more like of an alternate version than a remake. To my understanding a remake has improved graphics, controls or audio over the original. In this case I feel some aspects are actually worse. The characters models are updated but they look so blocky. The controls are also not as precise as the original. I think it would be more precise to call it a "sidegrade", where some stuff improved and other aspects worsened.

[@ultraspinalki11]

The controls were not accurate due to the DS' having no joystick. To my understanding, playing Mario 64 remake on a 3DS console is a major improvement.

[@viniciusgomes5147]

@@ultraspinalki11 I played it on a 3DS, but even with the analog stick you can only move the characters in 8 directions (16 in the original)

[@ultraspinalki11]

@@viniciusgomes5147 Ah I see. I was talking more about a joystick being more comfortable to play with than a dpad, but I definitely didn't know about the loss of accurate movement (the 16 directions vs 8 directions).

[@FlameLFH]

Just compile a PC port lmao

[@NirnBootMod]

I prefer the original N64 on CRT or the PC Port in 60 FPS on CRT. Both using real controllers, with good sticks or improved stick replacements. As for Wii emulation or any official emulation... I don't like it cause PC blows it away if you know what you are doing with programs like RetroArch.

[@grumbirky]

Your videos make me sad that I don't hear the noises when plugging cables into things.

[@rsolsjo]

The best way? On PC.

[@user-bp5py6bh3g]

@Akira Kazuya No there aren't lol

[@rsolsjo]

@Akira Kazuya Even a shabby rom-file is better than Nintendo's attempt. 😂

[@betterbetter3930]

@Akira Kazuya there is no issues

[@betterbetter3930]

@@endangerednayla nope the person needs to back up sm64

[@bolly6338]

German viewer here. I wouldn't wanna have Das Pinguinbaby in any other way :D

[@LukeJonesAU]

Haha, this is the content I legit love to see. 45 mins on a simple question, what's the best way to play Mario 64 today. Great work guys!

[@bennystu8983]

The time has come, We must part way. So I say so long, To the Bowser whose Gay.

[@crestofhonor2349]

The inverted sunshine camera controls have made the game almost unplayable for me

[@fders938]

Same, that breaks so much muscle memory

[@reggiebuttsmash2321]

Same

[@ians_parks]

I hated it at first but quickly adjusted and inevitably got all 120 stars. I'm just so use to games flip flopping camera controls and not giving me the option to change it.

[@fevv8790]

Honestly in my opinion I prefer the Wii version on the virtual console But the N64 original is also how I started playing it

[@martinmcneal2778]

Not gonna lie. When I heard about 3D All-Stars my first actual thought was. Okay... Now they have no excuse to put the Legend of Zelda series on the Switch

[@sasook]

That was always going to happen

[@pokepress]

They probably just did it to make the N64 original unlockable in New Pokémon Snap. 😉

[@islandboy9381]

They have no excuse to put ALL of their series on Switch right now considering Xbox has stepped up their backwards compatibility support with service like game pass and other features on their new console for older games, but instead they do it in a very anti-consumer way.

[@WhiteJarrah]

11:04 as a PAL player, I'll give you some advice. Only the original charcoal gray consoles supported S-video, it was stripped from all subsequent models including semi translucent and Pokemon models. Worse still, the multi out is wired differently between regions and Nintendo only replaced S-video cables in NTSC regions. Using an official Nintendo cable or even a well made third party NTSC S-video cable on a PAL system will produce an image that's why too bright. You have to buy a cable designed for a PAL system. The UK based Console Goods sells one.

[@jodamacotube]

And guess what, Nintendo doesn't care. But people, like you guys keep purchasing their crappy ports. Speak with the wallet.

[@hayleynoharmony]

k

[@kylepatton7289]

Clearly the DX12 port to Windows 10 in 4k with Ray Tracing @ 60fps and full super ultra-wide with fully improved textures is the best way to play. Not to mention that version supports an bluetooth Xbox One X controller for MUCH more accurate movements, including full right stick camera control.

[@betterbetter3930]

Yes

[@JustAnotherGamerUS]

Definitely picking up a physical copy of 3D All Stars

[@betterbetter3930]

But pc port?

[@morganghetti]

I've never had a problem with the 64 controller. I can't ever remember thinking it sucked in the 90s.

[@retrovideogamejunkie]

Me playing just consoles....I just skip sunshine for the inverted control back in the GameCube days.....

[@linc_gb]

3D All-Stars wasn't exactly a limited time deal, only manufacturing of cartridges and digital purchases were stopped. Nintendo is still selling cartridges as new on Amazon (I'm assuming they're the leftovers). I know it was made 1 year ago as I'm writing this comment, but N64 emulation also exists on the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

[@TheBroz]

Discontinuing it on the digital store makes it literally a ‘limited time deal’, and utterly moronic on Nintendo’s part.

[@gilesgames8860]

Recommend the rad2x. Like tink but supports rgb. But it is more console specific

[@Lentil420]

Great video! Something I don't think was mentioned in the video are ESS Adapters, which correct Wii VC stick mapping to feel identical to N64. They're commonly used for Ocarina of Time speedruns but many support other Wii VC games (including Mario 64). This is the most popular available adapter, although there are open-source alternatives: electromodder.co.uk/index

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] That's awesome! Never heard of this. Glad enough people out there care about this stuff to have come up with great solutions.

[@nathanielchambers8974]

Man I’m still bummed they didn’t try to emulate the DS version with All Stars. I really want to enjoy that version of the game without the control issues.

[@joshs2235]

I wonder if there are any fan edits or mods via emulation that could accomplish that? I also really enjoy the DS version of MK64 but the controls really hold me back from being able to play through it again.

[@Valgyan]

Honestly i cant get over the inverted controls. Idk why people are defending nintendo in this decision. Its god awful that i cant choose my camera settings in 3d all stars. I picked up the game and immediately put it down.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Definitely frustrating there is no option. But it does line up with the defaults in most games today.

[@WIImotionmasher]

The gamecube adapter for Switch is supposed to treat the GC controller like a Pro controller So im not sure why it wouldnt work

[@Poever]

They mean it wasn’t optimized for the collection. So Mario Sunshine won’t have analog Fludd controls, for example.

[@ians_parks]

@@Poever They dont own the GCN adapter and heard someone say it didnt work and assumed that information was trustworthy. Thats basically what happened.

[@pedrolopez9539]

Ian Cowell Where did you get this information from?

[@davless152000]

Very awesome video please do one for sunshine and galaxy

[@ranchan215]

School is in session thankyou I love your videos 🤨🙂

[@secretaccount2565]

How about playing the Ps2 port xD

[@Poever]

38:00 the GameCube adapter DOES work with 3D All-Stars insofar that it’s recognized by the Switch as a USB controller. Of course, you’ll be missing some key functions across all three games, so you won’t be able to use the ground pound in Mario Sunshine or the gyro pointer in Galaxy. Not to mention you can’t remap the buttons, so with the default controls, ymmv. And while Nintendo could have allowed it to fully function with Sunshine, since it was a, you know, GameCube game, they chose not to support it since you can’t readily buy the adapter anymore in stores.

[@Poever]

Kniffel101 not with the GameCube controller no. If I recall, the system only lets you customize controls for the joycons and the first party pro controller

[@Kniffel101]

@@Poever Just went to double check and you are indeed correct! Never saw that "Cannot be changed" text before! =O

[@peluquin98]

The gamecube adapter is barely usefull in the switch, the only purpose of this thing existing is to use it on smash brothers, the best way to use it is on dolphlin and it responds exactly as the console does

[@Aqua_Xenossia]

You can actually remap the buttons, but it has to be done through the Switch’s internal Settings. To prevent you from potentially screwing yourself over, the Switch will actually REMIND you that you’ve remapped things when you hit the Switch’s Home button, and give the option to reset it to normal. You can also save up to four preset remappings per controller.

[@Kniffel101]

@@Aqua_Xenossia I already commented that before, and deleted it, but no, it actually does not work with Gamecube controllers. =/