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Monkey 64 v1.0 - Nintendo 64 Emulator

Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 10:00PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Homebrew Emulators, News, Emulators Tags: psp homebrew emulators
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PSMonkey has released his highly anticipated Nintendo 64 emulator for the PSP, Monkey 64, version 1.0. This is the very first released of the emulator. PSMonkey has been working on it with 2 ROMs, so at least, these 2 ROMs (Mortal Kombat Trilogy and VNes) will be working on the emulator. Currently, Mortal Kombat Trilogy runs as slow as 5 fps, but this is still a great start of running commercial ROMs. Here is the message from PSMonkey:

"Well sorry I am late but here is the much promised first release of monkey64. I was hopping for better at the last min but it still passed my expectations for a first build.

A few things to note:
  • While RSP & RDP emulation is started it is far from complete. As well there are still numerous issues in the main CPU core. I plan to fix things as soon as I can get to them.
  • This won't run mario64 or 99% of the n64 library. Some ROMs are starting to do things with Mortal Kombat Trilogy actually being playable (to some extent).
  • I know there are odd looking color squares when running some commercial ROMs (like mortal kombat). The reason is because I have not completed texture support in RDP. I am hoping to get a revision out ASAP once this is fixed.
  • The emulator is slow. Some PD ROMs do a pretty nice framerate but games like mortal kombat do about 5fps. This is due to the emulator still being on a pure interpreter core. In good time I will build a dynamic recompiler so we can get some more playable framerate.
  • The app is in user mode. So it is quite possible this works on 2.0+ PSP units. I just sadly don't have the time to check.
Well that is it. Do enjoy. The zip contains a few favorite PD ROMs. Pong by Oman is a must play IMO. Also if you're all curious what mortal kombat trilogy looks like in game. Please see attached screenshot on forums.

PS. Mortal Kombat Trilogy [!] dump wont work. [b1] dump runs just fine. When you see the second screen, press start as it's just warning you that there is only 1 controller plugged in.

The screen flickering is because it's not doing double buffering on the PSP. It's just directly rendering to the display screen. I was trying to fix this at lunch but ran into problems so I gave up since I wanted to push the build out ASAP. I'll have it fixed for the v1.1 build."

Download: [Monkey 64 v1.0]


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# i love you.z3rb 2006-03-10 23:24

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# coolPspFan06 2006-03-10 23:29
i wil try this now, good work on making it possible, this proves that the psp is just fantastic, yet again well done for making it, and i hope you get all the help you need to carry on with this project. a very well deserved well done.

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# 2.01z3rb 2006-03-10 23:30
Just thought i should tell you, i've got this running on my 2.01 PSP.



Getting a pretty good Framerate on those PD roms, too.

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# GOOD JOB!!!CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS 2006-03-10 23:37
I am happy to see someone working on an N64 emulator. I hope to be able to play FZero X, Starfox, and Zelda at full speed! Good job and thank you.

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# overflow.tiff 2006-03-10 23:57
if there is going to be support for plugins, then rock on! there are many good plugins out for current n64 emulators, for the pc anyways. it would be helpful to the developer if plugins were supported because of what they do. but some plugins are made for the pc only. in that case i'd be glad to make some of my own plugins, for the n64 emu lovers as myself.

i just need confirmation that plugins will be supported and if so, what extensions, then i'll get to it. maybe not dll extensions but something else. possibly DLLs.....i dunno

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# overflow.tiff 2006-03-11 00:05
or possibly allow compatibility with plugins from the emulators such as project 64, or maybe NOT because they require directx and some other stuff

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# -P3Z- 2006-03-11 00:11
Holy *****....this is going to be cool getting it up to speed..Zelda would be cool tp play Im thinking about Goldeneye though...*Drool*

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# Whoa....-P3Z- 2006-03-11 00:20
adding to my last one I just got this working on my 2.6 psp....hell yea....no to see if goldeneye work somewhat...

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# well..F34R 2006-03-11 01:19
For this to get decent framerates on commercial roms, will this end up being a 1.0/1.50 emulator ? I'm a 1.5 user, so it wouldnt hurt me either way. But to take advantage of all the PSP power he can, it might end up a kernel app only. Guess we'll see. Great work btw.

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# 2.00lordroba 2006-03-11 02:01
I regret to report that this did not work on version 2.00, but I'm sure PSMonkey won't let us down. All I can say is keep up the good work. I would much appreciate a good N64 emulator running on my PSP.

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# hmmmmmsoopergooman 2006-03-11 04:32
i tried it on both of my psp's 1.5 and 2.6. yeha it works. then i came across a bunch of legal homebrew n64 roms. They howeve didn't work. and mk trilogy. didn't work. the only things that werked were the ones included. I'm impressed by this emu, but only slightly. Also I do have to remember that its just a "baby" emu for now, and as it grows the better it will get. I used the term 'baby' because there is no sound and not much to do with it yet. the next release will prolly be a kid. then a full fledge n64 emu. That I cant wait for. Zaxon 64. also mAh-rio

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# PD?q_dmc12 2006-03-11 05:05
By "PD" does he mean Perfect Dark???

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# PDgamerX09 2006-03-11 06:52
PD= Public Domain, as in Public Domain ROMs

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# 2.0djdan 2006-03-11 07:43
ya it works on 2.0, u just have to click on the one that says "monk" instead of the other one with the picture. but i still dont kno how to load the roms, idk if its just a 2.0 problem or wut

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# 2.6dubuque 2006-03-11 08:07
i can confirm it works with 2.6 and gta

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# 2.0D-Seal 2006-03-11 09:28
I can start the MK ROM, but it stops right at the whole bunch of squares. Can it fully play MK or not?

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# Might be a lost cause...psxer2600 2006-03-11 09:34
IIRC, despite years of trying N64 emulation on the PC is still far from complete. The problem is that you need enough processing power to successfully render things in software that would be rendered in hardware on the original system, as well as still running the operating system in the background.



I don't have a whole lot of confidence that when multiple developers failed to get things 100% on the completely open x86 architecture, one person will be able to run commercial N64 roms on the relatively closed architecture of the PSP at anything nearing bearable speeds. Of course, far be it from me to crap on a project that obviously requires talent and dedication, I'm just stating my opinion on the subject. So don't bother telling me I'm an idiot and haven't contributed anything to the scene, etc.



Also, I am aware that many commercial N64 roms will run quite well on the PC, and that are several very good emulators avaliable. My point is that NES and SNES emulation on the PC is almost 100% perfect, and any system beyond that technologically (PSX, N64, etc.) has been beyond the reach of developers.

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# Very Nice!!Creativethinker77 2006-03-11 10:11
This is very nice, I'll download it, but I'll wait for a better version in the future. It's great to see how much effort this hopping monkey put into making this emulator and I wish you all the best. Good job man!!!

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# Top Bannana'sZeroBinary 2006-03-11 11:06
Top Bannana's to you PSMonkey for getting out a beta version for everyone to try out on their PSP's. Drive and determination are the motivation to produce something which no one would have thought possible. So it's nice to see that there are some developers who are working on emulators and are curious to see how far they can push the boundaries of an excellent little hand held like our beloved PSP's. =)



Great work so far, keep at it.

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# Thanks for the hardworklettcco 2006-03-11 16:30
you deserve the kudos from all of us

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# Lets hope...gamerX09 2006-03-11 16:46
"IIRC, despite years of trying N64 emulation on the PC is still far from complete. The problem is that you need enough processing power to successfully render things in software that would be rendered in hardware on the original system, as well as still running the operating system in the background."



I wouldnt say that PC emu. of the N64 is far from complete. I have tried a certain emulator for PC and it runs games like Goldeneye perfectly (at least as far as I know). But yeah, getting a fully functional N64 emulator on the PSP will be tough, but lets hope for the best

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# multiplayer?q_dmc12 2006-03-11 17:13
I know I'm getting ahead of myself here but is there any chance in the very distant future that he will add a wireless multiplayer option for it? That would be sooo cool, goldeneye tourneys on kai, lol.

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# bananas for brainsTrEonPSP 2006-03-11 19:08
*sticks a banana in pspmonkeys butt*



They cant even get n64 working right on PC let alone psp.



Why not try a console that was made before n64 was out.



Sega Saturn or maybe Sega CD

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# Sega 32xTrEonPSP 2006-03-11 19:11
Sega 32x would be the best idea...

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# Good Job!bobics 2006-03-11 21:11
Nice work... there's some good stuff out there for N64. But considering it doesn't play 99% of ROMs, this really should have a beta version number (

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# Theyve got this far!Inx 2006-03-12 01:51
The psp has come a long way and to see its capability at this stage, none can judge!!



just wait and see, this isnt the end the sony psp, theres alot more to come, including updates of this Emulator.

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# Hard WorkCreativethinker77 2006-03-12 07:10
bananas for brains



*sticks a banana in pspmonkeys butt*



They cant even get n64 working right on PC let alone psp.



Why not try a console that was made before n64 was out.



Sega Saturn or maybe Sega CD



Hey, be fair, this guy thinks that he can make an N64 emulator for the PSP, I say give him a chance, rather than setting your sights low. If you don't try to push something, you'll never know how far it can go.....

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# Sega CD???gamerX09 2006-03-12 08:11
"They cant even get n64 working right on PC let alone psp.



Why not try a console that was made before n64 was out.



Sega Saturn or maybe Sega CD "



Probably because most people cant think of a good game from those systems. The N64 however has OOT, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Mario 64, etc...

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# hmmmmthefirstWARLoRD 2006-03-26 17:07
if you want a sega saturn/CD emu make it urself he wants a n64 emu so hes makin one so STFU you d1ck

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# Yo anyone have...Guest 2006-04-16 09:46
Hey i cant seem to figure out how to run a .RAR file on my psp help... jonut_3@hotmail.com

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