Not64
Not64 is a free, experimental Nintendo 64 emulator for Nintendo GameCube and Wii, described as a modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice.
What Not64 is
Not64 is a free, experimental Nintendo 64 emulator for Nintendo GameCube and Wii, described as a modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice. It also lists Wii Mode (vWii) on Wii U and Wii Mini among supported platforms. ROMs in z64, v64, or .n64 format can be any size according to the README. From SD or USB storage, ROMs go in /wii64/roms and saves in /wii64/saves; ROMs may also be placed anywhere on a DVD, with DVDxV2 required for Wii disc loading. Controller input includes Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube Controller, with up to four Wii Remotes. Buttons are configurable through four slots for each controller type. Settings offer a pure interpreter for compatibility or dynarec for speed, plus aspect-ratio selection, forced 16:9, and optional 2xSaI texture scaling. Automatic native-save loading and saving and save states are supported, while save copying and deletion are not implemented. The project uses GNU GPL v2, requiring similarly licensed released modifications with source available. Date-tagged releases include a 20260410 update.
Good
- Free GNU GPL v2 software
- Supports z64, v64, and .n64 ROMs
- Configurable controller layouts with four slots
- Interpreter and dynarec CPU modes
- Save states and native-save support
Watch out
- Experimental project
- Save copying and deletion are not implemented
- Wii disc loading requires DVDxV2
- Provided without warranty
Who it suits
Not64 suits users seeking a free N64 emulator on GameCube, Wii, Wii Mode, or Wii Mini. It is for users comfortable managing ROM folders, controller settings, and experimental software.
Verdict
Not64 offers broad N64 emulation settings and controller support across Nintendo hardware. Its experimental status and unfinished save-management functions are important limitations.
Plans and prices
From Not64's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Not64 | Free | GNU GPL v2 software · requires released modifications to be licensed similarly and source made available |
The facts
Each one read from Not64's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Controllers
- It supports Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube Controller input.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Controller setup
- Controller buttons are configurable, with four configuration slots for each controller type.checked 7 Oct 2026
- CPU modes
- Settings let users choose pure interpreter for better compatibility or dynarec for better speed.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Disc loading
- The README says ROMs may be anywhere on a DVD, with DVDxV2 required on Wii.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The listing offers a ZIP containing the application and a separate boot.dol binary.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Emulation
- The project is a Nintendo 64 emulator for GameCube and Wii.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The repository’s latest listed release is 20260410, with the note “Adjusted for libogc-rice changes.”checked 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the software as licensed under GNU General Public License version 2.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Project description
- The project describes itself as an experimental modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Not64 is an experimental modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Recent release feature
- The 20251120 release notes add FlipperMCE and GCMCE support and improve exFAT support.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Release cadence
- The repository describes Not64 as an experimental modification, and its releases are date-tagged, including 20260410.checked 7 Oct 2026
- ROM formats
- Its README says ROMs can be z64, v64, or .n64 files of any size.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Save behavior
- Automatic native-save loading and saving can be enabled, while save copying and deletion are listed as not yet implemented.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The listing says Not64 supports SDHC cards.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Supported consoles
- The download listing names Wii, Wii Mode (vWii) on Wii U, and Wii Mini as supported platforms.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Video options
- The README lists aspect-ratio selection, a Force 16:9 mode, and optional 2xSaI texture scaling.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The included GPL text states that the software is provided without warranty.checked 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Not64 is an N64 emulator for Wii.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Wii Remote limit
- The listing says up to four Wii Remotes can be used.checked 8 Oct 2026
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