R36S N64 Compatibility: Best Games & Settings

N64 emulation on R36S works great for most games. Here's everything you need to know.

N64 Performance Overview

The R36S handles N64 surprisingly well:

• Most games: Full speed 30 FPS
• Popular titles: Perfect or near-perfect
• Some demanding games: Minor issues

Compatibility List

Perfect Performance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great experience, no issues:

• Super Mario 64
• Mario Kart 64
• Star Fox 64
• Kirby 64
• Yoshi's Story
• Paper Mario
• Pokemon Stadium 1 & 2
• Dr. Mario 64
• Mario Golf
• F-Zero X

Excellent Performance ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very playable with minor issues:

• Zelda: Ocarina of Time
• Zelda: Majora's Mask
• Super Smash Bros
• Banjo-Kazooie
• Diddy Kong Racing
• Wave Race 64
• Pilotwings 64

Good Performance ⭐⭐⭐

Playable with some slowdowns:

• GoldenEye 007
• Perfect Dark
• Banjo-Tooie
• Conker's Bad Fur Day
• Turok series

Challenging ⭐⭐

May have significant issues:

• Rogue Squadron
• World Driver Championship
• Indiana Jones

Optimization Settings

Best N64 Settings

• Video Plugin: GlideN64 or Rice
• Resolution: Native
• Audio: LLE (more accurate)
• Frame Buffer: Basic

For Problem Games

• Try different video plugins
• Enable frame skip
• Lower audio quality
• Experiment with settings

Tips for Best Experience

1. Use good ROMs - .z64 format is most compatible

2. Create save states - Before difficult sections

3. Experiment - Different settings for different games

4. Update firmware - Newer versions may improve performance

Conclusion

R36S is one of the best budget options for portable N64 gaming. While not perfect for every game, the library of compatible titles is impressive.

Relive your N64 memories on the go!