ROM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .n64, .v64, .z64
Type of Format ROM Image
Primary Use Nintendo 64 Games
Data Encoding Binary
Emulator Compatibility Project64, Mupen64Plus, CEN64, etc.
File Size Range 4MB to 64MB
Region Lock Yes, by software
Copy Protection Checksum verification, CIC lockout chip
Compression Support Yes, with tools like Tool64
Audio Format Sequenced audio with samples
Visual Data Textures, Sprites, 3D Models
Game Saves EEPROM, SRAM, Flash RAM
Common Resolutions 320x240 to 640x480
Endianess Big Endian (z64), Little Endian (n64), Byteswapped (v64)
Color Depth 16-bit, 32-bit
MIME Type application/x-n64-rom
Programming Languages Assembly, C
Accessibility Playable on Modern Hardware through Emulation
Distribution Cartridge, Digital (ROM dumps)
Multiplayer Support Yes, up to 4 players
Development Tools Nintendo 64 Development Kit, Third-party tools