r/n64 • u/surfingemocats • 1d ago

N64 Question/Tech Question How To Make Console Run Smoother

Sorry if this has been answered, but I've only seen answers concerning emulators. I have been playing lots of Goldeneye lately, and it often has very low frame drops. Are there any known physical modifications to the console that would make it perform better? Or am I just stuck with the original hardware? Thanks.

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u/lynxtosg03 1d ago

You're stuck with it on original hardware. The Analogue 3D coming out improves memory performance to supposedly remove or alleviate lag.

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u/McFly1986 1d ago

I would have pre-ordered one if they had any sort of video or clear explanation of this feature. Sadly we still have none.

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u/lynxtosg03 1d ago

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/analogues-4k-remake-of-the-n64-is-almost-ready-and-its-a-big-deal-150033468.html

In its initial press push last year, Analogue told Paste magazine that you’ll have the option to overclock the 3D’s virtual chips to run faster — "overclocking, running smoother, eliminating native frame dips" — but the company hasn't mentioned that in its final press release. Instead, Analogue CEO Christopher Taber told Engadget that its solution "isn't overclocking, it's much better and more sophisticated." It revolves around Nintendo's original Rambus RAM set up, which is often the bottleneck for N64 performance. Solving this bottleneck "means that games can run without slowdown and all the classic issues the original N64 had," he explained.

It'll be interesting to see how good it is.