Parallel Launcher

A launcher for the ParallelN64 Nintendo 64 emulator with easy controller setup and romhack support.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux
Official websiteparallel-launcher.caDownload pageparallel-launcher.caSource codegitlab.com

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2 more ways to get Parallel Launcher

Package managers

  • Chocolateychoco install parallel-launcher
  • Flathubflatpak install flathub ca.parallel_launcher.ParallelLauncher

About Parallel Launcher

Parallel Launcher is a front end for the ParallelN64 emulator core. It exists because setting up ParallelN64 inside RetroArch is confusing, especially controller configuration. The launcher handles controller setup, loads ROMs automatically from folders you choose and applies suitable settings for you.

It also ships custom modifications to the emulator core that improve accuracy and add enhancements, and it can optionally connect to romhacking.com for playing Nintendo 64 romhacks. Builds are offered for Windows, several Linux distributions, Flatpak and Intel Macs.

Strengths

  • Much simpler controller setup than RetroArch
  • Automatic ROM loading and settings
  • Optional romhacking.com integration
  • Packages for many Linux distributions and Flathub

Limitations

  • Nintendo 64 only
  • Mac build is Intel x86_64, though it loads an ARM emulator core on ARM machines

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to download, with source code published on GitLab.
License
GPL-3.0
Developer
Matt Pharoah
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Nintendo 64 players and romhack fans who want an easy ParallelN64 setup
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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    gopher64 is a standalone N64 emulator with save states, upscaling and network play that also runs on Android, without Parallel Launcher's romhack integration.

  • Mupen64Plus

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    Mupen64Plus is a plugin-based N64 emulator with a command-line front end only, so menus need a separate GUI and plugin setup can be confusing.

  • RetroArch

    One front end for dozens of emulators, with unified settings, shaders and a controller setup you only do once.

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    RetroArch runs N64 cores among many systems in one front end, but its controller setup is more complex than Parallel Launcher's and its menus are deep.

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