arm_freq(CPU) overclocking is of little to no help for boosting N64 performance on a pi3. The main difference between RetroPie and Recalbox is customization. Recalbox worked with my gamepads out of the box, whereas RetroPie required some configuration. You need to make sure you are launching that rom specifically with either Glide or Rice (maybe libretro if you have enabled libretro specifically to load hi rez textures) RetroPie is great for your retro gaming needs, but unfortunately, N64 ROM performance is decidedly hit or miss. 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First time RetroPie controller setup. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rq4shU1RUSdcc7cTVWeORMD-mcO6BwXwQ7TGw8f5_zw/edit?usp=drivesdk. RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine. Setting the overclock bit can void your warranty. If your pi freezes or crashes then your overclock is unstable. What is a ROM? If you are looking for a more perfect N64 emulation experience you should seriously consider different hardware first (i.e. then cancel, exit and reboot. Here's what I did. For boosting N64 performance, it is thecore_freq(GPU core) setting that will give the most benefit. Once these settings are in place, go back up to the Main Menu, then select Configuration File. The ultimate goal is to create a RetroPie based gaming computer based on a Raspberry Pi. It will also make your pi run hotter. I want to change the video settings in retroarch. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} RetroPie has tons of emulators for different consoles built right in. Each N64 emulator/video plugin should be set to the lowest resolution (CEA-1 for most displays) through the runcommand menu. or if someone can save me the time of messing with the settings and tell me what they found works best for them. You can enable it from the retropie setup menu. With the cpu-governor set to performance mode your pi will run at full speed while running ROMs but will down-clock when sitting idle in Emulation Station. Again, it is important to remember that not all pis are equal, some will only overclock a little or not at all. In gaming, this is an image from the original game For example, on N64, you played a game like GoldenEye by inserting the cartridge in the console On Raspberry Pi, you can’t use this cartridge. https://goo.gl/ezPgvcPlay N64 games on your PC with real N64 controllers using these adapters! 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