Project64
Project64 is a free, open-source emulator for Nintendo 64 and Nintendo 64 Disk Drive (64DD) games on Windows.
What Project64 is
Project64 is a free, open-source emulator for Nintendo 64 and Nintendo 64 Disk Drive (64DD) games on Windows. Its maker says it can run N64 games on a PC with high-definition graphics and compatibility. The emulator includes save states, built-in cheat codes, controller support, and support for many popular N64 emulator plugins. Games can run without configuration, while dozens of optional settings are available. Project64 also lists development and debugging tools, and its source code is available from its Git repository. The project says all emulator features are available without supporting it; a contribution provides a code to remove the support prompt. Games are not included with the public release, and the project asks users not to request ROMs. Listed minimum requirements are 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, a 1 GHz or faster Intel or AMD processor with SSE2, and at least 2 GB of RAM. Development builds contain newer code but are less tested than public releases.
Good
- Free and open-source
- Supports Nintendo 64 and 64DD
- Includes save states and built-in cheat codes
- Games can run without configuration
Watch out
- Games are not included
- Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
- Development builds are less tested than public releases
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want to run Nintendo 64 or 64DD games on a PC and are prepared to provide their own games. Developers may also value the listed debugging tools and available source code.
Verdict
Project64 provides a free Windows emulator with optional settings, save states, and controller support. Make sure your system meets the listed requirements and note that games are not bundled.
Plans and prices
From Project64's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Project64 | Free | Free and open-source emulator; games not included |
The facts
Each one read from Project64's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Configuration
- The interface is described as simple to use, with games able to run without configuring and dozens of optional configuration settings.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Contribution benefit
- Supporting the project provides a code to remove the prompt asking for support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Controller and plugins
- The project lists controller support and support for many popular N64 emulator plugins.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Development tools
- The project lists development and debugging tools among its features.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Gameplay features
- The emulator includes save states and built-in cheat codes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Graphics
- The maker says it can play N64 games on a PC with high definition graphics and excellent compatibility.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Minimum requirements
- The repository lists 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, a 1 GHz or faster Intel or AMD processor with SSE2, and 2 GB or more of RAM.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The source code is available from the Project64 Git repository.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Optional contribution
- Project64 says it will stay free and that all emulator features are available without supporting the project.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Project64 is an emulator for the Nintendo 64 and 64DD, written in C++.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Release status
- Development builds contain the latest code but are less tested than public releases.checked 4 Oct 2026
- ROMs
- The public release page says games are not included and asks users not to request ROMs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its Discord server for support and questions.checked 4 Oct 2026
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