Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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I've been thinking, would it be possible to some how attach a cd-rom drive to an n64 and play n64 roms on an n64? via cd-rom
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Not at your level.
Don't even consider it.
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Yes, it is possible.
1. Electro-tape the cdrom underneath the N64.
2. Attach CDrom to power supply.
3. Shove the IDE cable into a random spot on the N64.
4. Connect the N64 to a TV and power supply.

Now to get it to work:
1. Choose a game, lets say Super Mario 64.
2. Burn the game rom onto a CD.
3. Put CD in drive and power up.
4. Insert Super Mario 64 cartridge into the N64.
5. Turn on the N64.

Congratulations! You've just accomplished the most pointless thing ever done with a console.
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I did it with a floppy drive once but it took 22 disks and 90 minutes to load 007.

But seriously, no point. People have already done it with flash memory
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XCVG wrote:Yes, it is possible.
1. Electro-tape the cdrom underneath the N64.
2. Attach CDrom to power supply.
3. Shove the IDE cable into a random spot on the N64.
4. Connect the N64 to a TV and power supply.

Now to get it to work:
1. Choose a game, lets say Super Mario 64.
2. Burn the game rom onto a CD.
3. Put CD in drive and power up.
4. Insert Super Mario 64 cartridge into the N64.
5. Turn on the N64.

Congratulations! You've just accomplished the most pointless thing ever done with a console.
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Re: Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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I wish there was a flash cart for n64, ya know like the ds has, but takes full size sd cards. Imagine how much easier it would be to bring your games everywhere.
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timmeh87 wrote:I did it with a floppy drive once but it took 22 disks and 90 minutes to load 007.

But seriously, no point. People have already done it with flash memory
Not only is that awesome, but its hilarious that you put out the effort. Point to you!

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Re: Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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thewise1 wrote:Imagine how much easier it would be to bring your games everywhere.
We both know that's not what you're thinking.
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Re: Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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Yeah I know, but that's still half of it. Plus n64 games on ebay are way overpriced.
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Re: Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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ShockSlayer wrote:
timmeh87 wrote:I did it with a floppy drive once but it took 22 disks and 90 minutes to load 007.

But seriously, no point. People have already done it with flash memory
Not only is that awesome, but its hilarious that you put out the effort. Point to you!

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Lmao. Was that excellent sarcasm? I cant tell.
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Oh, I meant "Points" as in extra points. As in that's awesome. As in you win. :P

Not sure wtf was going on with skyone though.

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ShockSlayer wrote:Oh, I meant "Points" as in extra points. As in that's awesome. As in you win. :P

Not sure wtf was going on with skyone though.

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Re: Question about N64 and cd-rom drives

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I thought the "...but seriously" part kind of made it clear.

Anyways Ill go the flash route when I get around to it. Im still less than halfway into digitally remastering the n64 motherboard...
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