Which handheld runs N64?

Playable, but not guaranteed across the library and not without tweaking.

• Dual joysticks, unlike the RG35XX SP, so the control side is not the blocker here.

Tested by: Time Extension, RetroHandheldHQ

Most titles land around 30 fps, with hitching on the heavier ones.

• No analog sticks, which makes much of the library awkward to control even when it runs.

Tested by: Retro Handhelds Online, Held Games

Highly playable in places, but demanding titles struggle.

• Super Mario 64 runs well most of the time.
• Running at native resolution rather than upscaled recovers performance on heavier titles.

Tested by: Retro Dodo, Bubble Retro

Not recommended. Do not buy this device for N64.

• Technically possible: simple titles such as Super Mario 64 can be made playable with frameskip.
• There are no analog sticks, which is a problem for the system regardless of framerate.

Tested by: Playhouse

Simple titles reach playable speeds with tweaking; most of the library struggles.

• Mario Kart 64 is playable after settings work.
• There is no analog stick, which makes part of the library unplayable regardless of framerate.

Tested by: Retro Dodo, Time Extension

Possible, with graphical glitches, audio problems or slowdown depending on the title.

• The FN button toggles a higher clock speed. It makes no difference at PS1 and below but matters here.

Tested by: Retro Handhelds Online

Hit and miss by title. Frame skipping is needed to make demanding games playable.

• Lighter titles such as Mario Kart 64 are playable.

Tested by: Retro Dodo, GBAtemp

Lighter titles run well; demanding ones do not, and each needs its own settings.

• Mario Kart 64 and Super Mario 64 run well.
• Perfect Dark struggles.

Tested by: Joey's Retro Handhelds, GBAtemp

Flawless, with headroom up to 4x internal resolution.

Tested by: RetroResolve, Retro Handhelds Online