Nintendo fans created a full PC port of Mario 64

Mario 64 is now available to play on PC, a full DirectX version of the game that requires no emulation, or any major restrictions. This is a no-fuss PC version of Mario 64, complete with gamepad support, high refresh rate support and native resolution rendering.  

Back in 2019, the Nintendo 64 version of Mario 64 was decompiled, giving modder access to the inner workings of the classic 3D platformer. Mario 64’s newly created PC version has likely come as a result of this de-compilation, though at this time that has not been confirmed. 

While running Mario 64 on a PC is nothing new, being able to play the game natively is, and it is possible that this fan-made PC work could be the start of a wave of N64 PC fan releases. 

The N64 version of Mario 64 runs at 240p at 30 FPS or less, and on PC, this game can now run at ultra-high resolutions with 60FPS framerates with ease on modern hardware. While this game doesn’t hold up well at Ultra HD resolutions, the game definitely looks a lot better than it did at 240p. 

At this time, Nintendo has not responded to the creation of Mario 64’s fan-made PC version. Nintendo may pursue legal action against the port’s creators, as the company is unlikely to ignore this use of one of their most valuable properties.