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    • pmroyo
      pmroyo last edited by pmroyo

      Hi everyone. I have been searching in the forum and have read many threads but haven´t found the solution yet.
      When trying to run N64 games the screen goes black but I can hear the sound. Info:

      • Recalbox version: x86_64 bits 6.1.1-Dragonblaze
      • Emulator: MUPEN64PLUS
      • Core: GLIDE64MK2

      If I select the other available core I can see the image but it is too slow. I have also tested batocera with the same emulator+core just to double check if is something related to my PC but it worked correctly.

      Does anyone have the same issue? Thank you

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      • strodown
        strodown @pmroyo last edited by

        hi @pmroyo
        please give me more information to pc Configuration .
        I think the problem comes from the framebuffer you have an nvidia video card or something else?

        Recalbox X86_64 :
        Dell Optiplex 390 , Intel Core I5 , 8Gb Ram, Nvidia GetForce Gt 1030 Low Profile
        X-Arcade
        Lightgun Mayflash Dolphin-bar

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        • pmroyo
          pmroyo last edited by

          Hi @strodown and thank you for your response. I am using an old laptop: intel core 2 duo t5500, 1gb RAM and integrated graphics. I suppose it is not a hardware issue because N64 games run perfect using batocera.

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          • pmroyo
            pmroyo last edited by

            Do someone have the same problem? I haven´t found the solution yet

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            • cmauirce
              cmauirce last edited by

              I'm pretty new to this but I'm also having this issue. I don't have much details for my specs at the moment but im using a little SFF computer with an i5 cpu, no GPU and booting/running off a 32gb usb. I really haven't done much troubleshooting as I'm an amateur with this stuff but would love to find out if there is an easy fix. 🙂

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              • koahar84
                koahar84 @pmroyo last edited by

                @pmroyo I have the same problem and I have not found a solution. I hope someone shares the solution

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                • SerjDem
                  SerjDem last edited by

                  Excuse me, but I have the same problem with n64.
                  Platform : rpi3., 6.1.1 dragon blaze.
                  Issue the same as in x86_64 platforms.
                  As I try to launch any game it goes back to ES.
                  Sometimes it gets black screen and nothing happens anymore.
                  I read a couple instructions, tried to change video modes, tried to change a couple of configs in recalbox.conf and mupen65plus. Nothing helped.
                  Controller : DS3 original. Any other platforms works fine. I'd like to mention the fact that the problem only when you use mupen64plus as a main emulator. Libretro plus mupen64 core works,but slow. It'd be nice if someone find a solution.

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                  • Monkay619
                    Monkay619 last edited by

                    I have a similar/same issue (only now i seem to be making backward progress)

                    Platform :

                    • Old model Dell Optiplex 755 with an core 2 cpu, no GPU and booting/running off a 32gb usb

                    • 6.1.1 dragon blaze. x86_64 (also had x86 running on it yesterday)

                    • wired keyboard (but did not work with PowerA Mini xbox controler)

                    with a fresh install i can hear the game and navigate it, but not see anything. While i suspect that it might be the lack of a dedicated graphics card on an old machine, i followed this https://github.com/recalbox/recalbox-os/wiki/N64-%3A-return-to-ES-(EN) i had found in the readme int he rom folder. I was able to follow everything in the instructions (not the first time by any means) but the TV (and monitor) i have these connected to do not offer a list of options, like the write up suggest. so i am stuck with a higher than desired resolution without being able to change it.

                    Have tried the different cores as well.

                    Since messing around with it i am now unable to even get it to run (with black screen) it just boots me out.

                    Suggestions?

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                    • dj_lithium
                      dj_lithium last edited by

                      I feel like I changed the screen ratio and it helped before. I’m really new to this also and can’t confirm cause now my n64 games ain’t working either. 😔

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                      • dj_lithium
                        dj_lithium last edited by

                        Ok fixed it!!! Try...

                        setting the resolution to 4:3 ratio with Libretro for n64 games.

                        I have a optiplex 360 with a hdmi card adapter.

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                        • Monkay619
                          Monkay619 @dj_lithium last edited by

                          @dj_lithium said in Black screen in n64 games in x86_64:

                          Ok fixed it!!! Try...

                          setting the resolution to 4:3 ratio with Libretro for n64 games.

                          I have a optiplex 360 with a hdmi card adapter.

                          Glad you got it. I tried your suggestion, but did not make any difference for my set-up

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