mupen64plus ☆
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Description:
Cross-platform plugin-based N64 emulator
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator n64 gaming retro plugin
Install: brew install mupen64plus
About:
Mupen64Plus is a cross-platform, open-source Nintendo 64 emulator designed for accuracy and extensibility. It separates the core emulation logic from the user interface via a plugin system, allowing for flexible front-end implementations. This architecture enables high-quality video output, precise audio rendering, and precise controller input handling across multiple operating systems.
Key Features:
  • Plugin-based architecture for modular emulation components
  • High-accuracy R4300i CPU emulation with dynamic recompilation
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Use Cases:
  • Playing Nintendo 64 games on modern hardware with high accuracy
  • Researching and developing N64 emulator plugins
  • Automated gameplay testing via CLI interface
Alternatives:
  • Project64 – Windows-only, closed-source emulator with a more user-friendly interface but less cross-platform flexibility
  • RetroArch – Frontend for multiple emulators including Mupen64Plus core, offering unified UI and features like netplay
Version History
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Sep 18, 2025 2:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP e06cfdef
Sep 17, 2025 7:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2432744d
Nov 19, 2024 2:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 28fa98a2
Jan 25, 2024 10:36pm 7 VERSION_BUMP 63be4c7f
Jan 24, 2024 10:43pm 7 VERSION_BUMP 0a062c92
Oct 23, 2023 2:19am 6 VERSION_BUMP 9b28fc7e
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