Not64
What it is
Not64 is a free Nintendo 64 emulator for GameCube and Wii, described by its project as an experimental modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice. The download listing also names Wii Mode on Wii U and Wii Mini as supported platforms. It accepts z64, v64, and .n64 ROM files of any size. For SD or USB storage, ROMs go in `/wii64/roms` and saves in `/wii64/saves`; DVD loading can use ROMs anywhere on the disc, with DVDxV2 required on Wii. Controller input includes Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube Controller, with up to four Wii Remotes. Buttons can be configured with four slots per controller type. Settings offer a pure interpreter for compatibility or dynarec for speed. Video options include aspect-ratio selection, forced 16:9, and optional 2xSaI texture scaling. Automatic native-save loading and saving can be enabled, and save states are supported; save copying and deletion are not yet implemented. The project uses GNU GPL v2, requiring released modifications to be similarly licensed with source available.
For and against
For
- Accepts z64, v64, and .n64 ROM formats.
- Offers interpreter and dynarec CPU modes.
- Supports Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic, and GameCube controllers.
- Save states are supported.
- Aspect-ratio, forced 16:9, and 2xSaI options.
Against
- Save copying and deletion are not implemented.
- DVD loading on Wii requires DVDxV2.
- The project describes Not64 as experimental.
- Released modifications must follow GPL v2 source requirements.
The verdict
Not64 provides configurable emulation, controller, and video options for GameCube and Wii-family platforms. Its experimental status and unimplemented save copying and deletion are important limitations to consider.
Who it suits
Not64 suits people seeking an N64 emulator for GameCube or Wii-family systems who can work with ROM storage and controller configuration. It may also suit users comfortable with experimental software and its stated save-management limitations.
Plans and prices
Not64
GNU GPL v2 software · requires released modifications to be licensed similarly and source made available
Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Controllers
- It supports Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube Controller input.oscwii.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Controller setup
- Controller buttons are configurable, with four configuration slots for each controller type.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- CPU modes
- Settings let users choose pure interpreter for better compatibility or dynarec for better speed.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Disc loading
- The README says ROMs may be anywhere on a DVD, with DVDxV2 required on Wii.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The listing offers a ZIP containing the application and a separate boot.dol binary.oscwii.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Emulation
- The project is a Nintendo 64 emulator for GameCube and Wii.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The repository’s latest listed release is 20260410, with the note “Adjusted for libogc-rice changes.”github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the software as licensed under GNU General Public License version 2.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Project description
- The project describes itself as an experimental modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Not64 is an experimental modification of Mupen64GC using devkitRice.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Recent release feature
- The 20251120 release notes add FlipperMCE and GCMCE support and improve exFAT support.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Release cadence
- The repository describes Not64 as an experimental modification, and its releases are date-tagged, including 20260410.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- ROM formats
- Its README says ROMs can be z64, v64, or .n64 files of any size.github.com · read 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.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The listing says Not64 supports SDHC cards.oscwii.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported consoles
- The download listing names Wii, Wii Mode (vWii) on Wii U, and Wii Mini as supported platforms.oscwii.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Video options
- The README lists aspect-ratio selection, a Force 16:9 mode, and optional 2xSaI texture scaling.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The included GPL text states that the software is provided without warranty.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
