TL; DR
- Today marks the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Nintendo 64. It would be a great time to do a Nintendo 64 emulation on your Android phone.
- The Nintendo 64 contained some of the best games ever, including Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
- Most Android phones should be able to emulate N64 games with no issues.
If you’re old enough to remember buying a Nintendo 64, then get ready to feel really old: it happened about 25 years ago. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the original launch of this console, which took place on June 23, 1996 in Nintendo’s homeland, Japan.
Knowing this, you might want to celebrate the occasion with some N64 games. Getting a physical console isn’t impossible, but it can get expensive, especially if you want something in or near mint condition. Why not just do a Nintendo 64 emulation with your computer in your pocket?
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Pretty much every Android smartphone these days should be able to emulate N64 games without any problems. There are some games that are problematic for weaker systems, such as Star Wars Episode 1: Racer. But if you own even a mid-range phone from the last few years, there are hundreds of games out there for you to enjoy from start to finish with no graphics glitches or other issues.
We have an article especially for you about Nintendo 64 emulation. We also have a few tips for people who are just getting started with emulation in general. And if you’re worried that your budget phone isn’t up to the task, we also have some tips on how to find out.
Unfortunately we cannot show you how to get games for N64 emulators. However, we can suggest you start with the ice cold classics like Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, GoldenEye: 007, Paper Mario and Banjo Kazooie.
Do you have any other game suggestions for Nintendo 64 emulation on Android? Write them in the comments!
