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Smash 64 Netplay Guide

To play Smash 64 online, follow the steps below. To use an N64 controller, you'll need a Raphnet V3 USB adapter; you can also use any USB controller or a keyboard.

1. Download the RMG-K Emulator

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2. Obtain the Smash Bros. ROM

The Smash Bros game file, or ROM, is required to play online. You must legally obtain your own ROM. This site does not endorse or condone piracy. Do not ask how to obtain a ROM in Discord.

ROM Patching

Many online players play on modded versions of the game, such as Smash Remix or 19XX. Use our online Remix or 19XX patchers to modify your ROM.

3. Select your ROM Directory

Open RMG-K.exe and click Select ROM Directory, then pick the folder where you saved the ROM.

4. Configure your Controller

Press the Plugins menu, and select your input plugin.

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Select your plugin depending on your controller:

Controller Plugin
N64 with Raphnet Adapter Raphnetraw N64 Adapter
Gamecube with Native Adapter Gamecube Adapter
Any other Controller or keyboard Generic USB Input

If using the Gamecube or Generic USB plugins, then click the Input button and set your controls.

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Gamecube Controllers

To use the Gamecube plugin, you must have a native-compatible adapter. Examples include Lossless, Nintendo, and Mayflash. If your adapter has multiple modes, make sure it's set to Switch/Wii U/Native mode, otherwise the input plugin won't detect it.

If your adapter isn't supported, use the Generic USB Input plugin.

5. Start Netplay

Ethernet Highly Recommended

Use a wired Ethernet connection when playing netplay. WiFi connections are inherently unreliable and will frustrate you and your opponents.

Launch online play with the Netplay button. Use the Change Mode selector to choose between Server or P2P (Peer to Peer). Peer to peer connections are more stable, but only support up to two players.

The regional Discords linked in the sidebar are a great way to find opponents for P2P matches.

  1. Start Netplay. Server mode is the default.
  2. Select the server to join. A full list of servers can be found by clicking Master Servers List.
  3. Host or join lobbies to play
  4. Host starts game

Up to 4 players can play in server matches.

  1. Start Netplay. Click the Change Mode dropdown and select 1. P2P.
  2. Host must have ports forwarded and provide external IP to other player
  3. Host selects the game and clicks Host.
  4. Client chooses the Connect tab, enters the Host's IP in the Peer IP box, and connects.
  5. Both players tick Ready to start the game

Only 2 players can play P2P.

The higher your ping to the server or your opponent, the more frames of delay you'll have. Most players play on 3 frames or less. After playing online, you must restart the emulator before playing a different player or if a new player joins the lobby. Servers may sometimes go down and active servers may be found on the master server list.

If you're having problems setting up netplay, ask in #help in the Smash 64 Discord.

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