.N64 File Extension

Nintendo 64 ROM File

An N64 file contains a copy of Nintendo 64 game data. Gamers can run the game on a computer with an emulator like Nemu64. Nintendo released the Nintendo 64 console in 1996. The console uses cartridges...

General Information

Title N64 File Extension
Extension .n64
Full Form Nintendo 64 ROM File
File Type Game ROM File
Developer Nintendo
MIME Type application/x-n64-rom

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Emulation support
Features Read-only, Binary

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Game Development No
Emulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks ROM piracy
Best Practices Legal usage, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Latest Version Dependent on game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .z64, .v64, .rom

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Project64 Free Windows
Mupen64Plus Free Windows, Mac, Linux
RetroArch Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Others