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New Super Mario 64 Dreamcast port outshines original N64 version with sharper 480p visuals
- Dreamcast version of Super Mario 64 runs at full speed with 480p visuals, surpassing the original N64 release.
- Development began in 2020 with MrNeo and progressed through collaboration with jnmartin84 and Falco Girgis.
- The Dreamcast port uses decompiled N64 source code to run directly on Dreamcast hardware rather than emulation.
- A GitHub repository provides an automated builder to convert legally owned ROMs into bootable Dreamcast images.
- Retro gaming fans have welcomed the port as a near-native Dreamcast experience.
- The project has drawn attention from the retro gaming community amid a series of updates and Git commits.
- Notable figures involved include Falco Girgis and jnmartin84, who contributed to the port’s development.
- The project aims to offer a more vibrant, visually enhanced experience on Dreamcast hardware.
- The release underscores the ongoing interest in Dreamcast scene projects among retro enthusiasts.
- Notebookcheck reports on the update date and provides context for the project’s timeline.
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