RTA Guide/Virtual Console - Revision history

FGSM: updated to reflect the ban of vc for single star

2024-01-25T15:23:39Z

updated to reflect the ban of vc for single star

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	The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times.		The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times. It is not allowed on the single star leaderboards.

	== Consoles ==		== Consoles ==
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	This is the North American release.		This is the North American release.
	=== NTSC-J Shindou Edition ===		=== NTSC-J Shindou Edition ===
	This is the updated Japanese release that includes support for the Rumble Pak. This version has removed the ability to perform BLJs, so 0 star, 1 star and 16 star cannot be completed. It ~~also~~ longer loading times than NTSC-U and NTSC-J, and slightly less lag in some sections. ~~This version~~ is ~~only faster in some single star records, but in a full game run it's~~ best to be avoided.		This is the updated Japanese release that includes support for the Rumble Pak. This version has removed the ability to perform BLJs, so 0 star, 1 star and 16 star cannot be completed. It has longer loading times than NTSC-U and NTSC-J, and slightly less lag in some sections. It is best to be avoided.

	The only version that Virtual Console speedrunners should be using is NTSC-U. It is faster for every category.		The only version that Virtual Console speedrunners should be using is NTSC-U. It is faster for every category.
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Shoutplenty: spelling + internal link

2024-01-25T08:37:55Z

spelling + internal link

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	=== Hardware ===		=== Hardware ===
	You will need a Wii that has GameCube ports. A GameCube controller is required for a basic setup, but by default, the analog stick mapping on Wii Virtual Console is inaccurate to the original (N64) in a way that makes tilting (for e.g. speed-kicks and quick-turns) harder. This is rectified by using an '''ESS adapter''', which remaps this to be more accurate to the original. The generally recommended one is manufactured by [https://electromodder.co.uk/ ~~Electromodder~~].		You will need a Wii that has GameCube ports. A GameCube controller is required for a basic setup, but by default, the analog stick mapping on Wii Virtual Console is inaccurate to the original (N64) in a way that makes tilting (for e.g. [[Jump Kick#Speedkick\|speed kicks]] and quick turns) harder. This is rectified by using an '''ESS adapter''', which remaps this to be more accurate to the original. The generally recommended one is manufactured by [https://electromodder.co.uk/ Electro Modder].

	An ESS adapter not only allows (1) stick mapping correction, but also (2) the use of an N64 controller (as well as GameCube controller), and (3) input display.		An ESS adapter not only allows (1) stick mapping correction, but also (2) the use of an N64 controller (as well as GameCube controller), and (3) input display.

Shoutplenty: added hardware setup

2024-01-25T08:32:59Z

added hardware setup

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	The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times.		The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times.

	==== '''[https://gist.github.com/pyorot/e9e5744eabea09f90f3c6df4a9b8df7b → Setup Guide]''' ~~====~~		== Consoles ==
			Super Mario 64 is available on the Virtual Console service on the '''Wii''' and the '''Wii U'''.

			The Wii Virtual Console is generally preferred over the Wii U because of the Wii U's inherent 4–5 frames of input lag caused by syncing the game to the Wii U Gamepad. GameCube controller support on the Wii is also a major advantage because despite the Wii U having an official GameCube controller adapter, it is not compatible with the Virtual Console service.

			== Setup (Wii) ==

			=== Software ===
			[https://gist.github.com/pyorot/e9e5744eabea09f90f3c6df4a9b8df7b '''→ Setup Guide''']

	== ~~Consoles~~ ==		=== Hardware ===
	~~Super Mario 64~~ is ~~available~~ on ~~the~~ Virtual Console ~~service on~~ the ~~Wii~~ and the ~~Wii U~~.		You will need a Wii that has GameCube ports. A GameCube controller is required for a basic setup, but by default, the analog stick mapping on Wii Virtual Console is inaccurate to the original (N64) in a way that makes tilting (for e.g. speed-kicks and quick-turns) harder. This is rectified by using an '''ESS adapter''', which remaps this to be more accurate to the original. The generally recommended one is manufactured by [https://electromodder.co.uk/ Electromodder].

			An ESS adapter not only allows (1) stick mapping correction, but also (2) the use of an N64 controller (as well as GameCube controller), and (3) input display.

	The Wii Virtual Console is generally preferred over the Wii U because of the Wii U's inherent 4-5 frames of input lag caused by syncing the game to the Wii U Gamepad. GameCube Controller support on the Wii is also a major advantage because despite the Wii U having an official Gamecube Adapter, it is not compatible with the Virtual Console service.		== Game Versions (Wii) ==
	== Versions ==		There are 2 versions of Super Mario 64 that were released on Wii Virtual Console.
	There are 2 versions of Super Mario 64 that were released on ~~the~~ Virtual Console.
	=== NTSC-U ===		=== NTSC-U ===
	This is the North American release.		This is the North American release.

Shoutplenty: linked my new setup guide

2023-12-12T17:59:52Z

linked my new setup guide

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	The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times.		The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times.

			==== '''[https://gist.github.com/pyorot/e9e5744eabea09f90f3c6df4a9b8df7b → Setup Guide]''' ====

	== Consoles ==		== Consoles ==
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	The Wii Virtual Console is generally preferred over the Wii U because of the Wii U's inherent 4-5 frames of input lag caused by syncing the game to the Wii U Gamepad. GameCube Controller support on the Wii is also a major advantage because despite the Wii U having an official Gamecube Adapter, it is not compatible with the Virtual Console service.		The Wii Virtual Console is generally preferred over the Wii U because of the Wii U's inherent 4-5 frames of input lag caused by syncing the game to the Wii U Gamepad. GameCube Controller support on the Wii is also a major advantage because despite the Wii U having an official Gamecube Adapter, it is not compatible with the Virtual Console service.

	== Versions ==		== Versions ==

	There are 2 versions of Super Mario 64 that were released on the Virtual Console.		There are 2 versions of Super Mario 64 that were released on the Virtual Console.

	=== NTSC-U ===		=== NTSC-U ===
	This is the North American release.		This is the North American release.

	=== NTSC-J Shindou Edition ===		=== NTSC-J Shindou Edition ===
	This is the updated Japanese release that includes support for the Rumble Pak. This version has removed the ability to perform BLJs, so 0 star, 1 star and 16 star cannot be completed. It also longer loading times than NTSC-U and NTSC-J, and slightly less lag in some sections. This version is only faster in some single star records, but in a full game run it's best to be avoided.		This is the updated Japanese release that includes support for the Rumble Pak. This version has removed the ability to perform BLJs, so 0 star, 1 star and 16 star cannot be completed. It also longer loading times than NTSC-U and NTSC-J, and slightly less lag in some sections. This version is only faster in some single star records, but in a full game run it's best to be avoided.

	The only version that Virtual Console speedrunners should be using is NTSC-U. It is faster for every category.		The only version that Virtual Console speedrunners should be using is NTSC-U. It is faster for every category.

	~~== Setup Guide ==~~
	~~The Wii softmodding guide is a video tutorial to softmod your Wii. The video is for Majora's Mask, but the process is the same for any '''Virtual Console''' game.~~
	* [https://goo.gl/aYmK4Y Wii softmodding guide]

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PanchamBro: adding navbox

2021-09-27T16:22:18Z

adding navbox

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	The Wii softmodding guide is a video tutorial to softmod your Wii. The video is for Majora's Mask, but the process is the same for any '''Virtual Console''' game.		The Wii softmodding guide is a video tutorial to softmod your Wii. The video is for Majora's Mask, but the process is the same for any '''Virtual Console''' game.
	* [https://goo.gl/aYmK4Y Wii softmodding guide]		* [https://goo.gl/aYmK4Y Wii softmodding guide]

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Jalapinecone: Virtual Console specific details for RTA (much more detail needed)

2021-09-02T22:14:03Z

Virtual Console specific details for RTA (much more detail needed)

New page

The Virtual Console is the second official re-release of Super Mario 64. It is the overall fastest platform for speedrunning Super Mario 64, due to its lack of lag and fast loading times.

== Consoles ==
Super Mario 64 is available on the Virtual Console service on the Wii and the Wii U.

The Wii Virtual Console is generally preferred over the Wii U because of the Wii U's inherent 4-5 frames of input lag caused by syncing the game to the Wii U Gamepad. GameCube Controller support on the Wii is also a major advantage because despite the Wii U having an official Gamecube Adapter, it is not compatible with the Virtual Console service.

== Versions ==

There are 2 versions of Super Mario 64 that were released on the Virtual Console.

=== NTSC-U ===
This is the North American release.

=== NTSC-J Shindou Edition ===
This is the updated Japanese release that includes support for the Rumble Pak. This version has removed the ability to perform BLJs, so 0 star, 1 star and 16 star cannot be completed. It also longer loading times than NTSC-U and NTSC-J, and slightly less lag in some sections. This version is only faster in some single star records, but in a full game run it's best to be avoided.

The only version that Virtual Console speedrunners should be using is NTSC-U. It is faster for every category.

== Setup Guide ==
The Wii softmodding guide is a video tutorial to softmod your Wii. The video is for Majora's Mask, but the process is the same for any '''Virtual Console''' game.
* [https://goo.gl/aYmK4Y Wii softmodding guide]