Click to download your new, multiplayer-ready game file. 3. Configure Your Controllers
Project64 v2.3+ or m64p (Parallel64 core is best). Emulator Configuration Graphics: Use GLideN64 for stable splitscreen rendering. CPU: Set "Counter Per Op" to 1 to prevent lag. Input: Map two separate controllers in the input settings. 🎮 Gameplay Features
You will need a ROM of the original game and the mod's patch file (usually a .bps or .xdelta file). A patching tool like Floating IPS or NUPS is required to apply the patch to your ROM. Once patched, you can play the resulting file on an N64 emulator (like Project64 or Mupen64Plus) or, if you have the proper setup, on real hardware using a flash cart like the Everdrive 64 . Super Mario 64 Splitscreen Multiplayer -Normal ...
When playing the "Normal" configuration of the splitscreen hack, the game preserves the vanilla layout of the original 120-star adventure. Single-Player Vanilla Splitscreen Multiplayer Mario only Mario & Luigi Framerate Stable 30 FPS Variable (can dip on original emulators) Camera View Single dynamic camera Dual horizontal/vertical splitscreen Star Boundaries Collecting a star exits the stage Collecting a star exits the stage for both players Common Gameplay Strategies
Splitscreen rendering essentially forces the emulator to draw the game twice. If you notice FPS drops, change your Video Interface (VI) settings in the emulator. Lowering the VI refresh rate to 1 can help smooth out performance. Click to download your new, multiplayer-ready game file
Go to an online patching tool like or Rom Rom Patcher JS . Upload your original Super Mario 64 ROM as the "Base File."
If you manage to get it working, you will experience something few gamers have: the sight of two Marios wall-kicking off the same corner of the castle, only for one to clip through the floor and land in the basement, while the other watches on a tiny half-screen, laughing hysterically. 🎮 Gameplay Features You will need a ROM
—specifically through sm64coopdx and NucleusCoop —is a massive accomplishment for the fan community. It transforms a lonely, iconic platformer into a chaotic and fun local experience. Whether you are aiming for a 120-star, two-player run or just exploring Bob-omb Battlefield with a friend, this mod is a must-try for any Mario fan.
Installing is straightforward.