ROM Hack Does Mario 64 being decompiled mean a 3DS port is possible?

[GreenAndACat]

I know emulation is out of the question for the 3DS, but with the source code, would it be possible to recompile it to run on the 3DS?
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[Ecchi95]

Yes, especially since we can do hardware accelerated 3D graphics with this:
https://github.com/fincs/citro3d

(Works in conjunction with and requires ctrulib.)

 

[GreenAndACat]

Yes, especially since we can do hardware accelerated 3D graphics with this:
https://github.com/fincs/citro3d

(Works in conjunction with and requires ctrulib.)

I need to learn how to compile this so I can just do it myself

 

[Smoker1]

Also possibly for the Switch?

 

[Ecchi95]

Also possibly for the Switch?

Spoiler

If the 3DS can handle it, then the Switch absolutely can...how is this a question?

 

[Smoker1]

Yeah, but to get it running independently without needing RetroArch, and will run flawlessly.

 

[Ecchi95]

RetroArch

That's emulation. This wouldn't be emulation.

 

[CeeDee]

In theory? Probably. But given the state of the scene these days, I can't imagine anyone will put in the effort to do so, compared to, say, a Switch port.

I'd love it, though.

 

[Ecchi95]

In theory? Probably. But given the state of the scene these days, I can't imagine anyone will put in the effort to do so, compared to, say, a Switch port.

I'd love it, though.

A 3DS port should be done first, because they are both ARM machines and there would be a code base to use for any ARM machine without too much modification.

And later port it to weaker systems by downgrading things. (reducing poly count, fixed-point instead of floating point, etc.)

It's supposed to be the "new Doom."

 

[catlover007]

It's supposed to be the "new Doom."

I doubt that. Doom needs at minimum a framebuffer output, while Mario 64 needs specialised 3d acceleration hardware which they stopped producing years ago(a.k.a. the N64).

 

[Smoker1]

What does SM Odyssey run on?

 

[Kwyjor]

There's already a version of Super Mario 64 that runs on the Nintendo 3DS. It's called Super Mario 64DS.

 

[Smoker1]

That's a remake and you know it. LOL

 

[CeeDee]

A 3DS port should be done first, because they are both ARM machines and there would be a code base to use for any ARM machine without too much modification.

And later port it to weaker systems by downgrading things. (reducing poly count, fixed-point instead of floating point, etc.)

It's supposed to be the "new Doom."

I mean, yeah, probably, but I don't think anyone with the necessary coding skill has enough interest to port it to 3DS.

 

[Smoker1]

Hopefully someone is good in making Homebrew for the Switch who can take the Decompiled result and get it put together for the 3DS and Switch

 

[Deleted User]

I mean, yeah, probably, but I don't think anyone with the necessary coding skill has enough interest to port it to 3DS.

The many purists who say sm64ds is a crime.

 

[CeeDee]

The many purists who say sm64ds is a crime.

Well, the important part is "with the necessary coding skill".

 

[Ecchi95]

I'm analyzing every source file to see what has to be changed to separate it from the Nintendo 64 hardware.

 

[RedL]

It's supposed to be the "new Doom."

I disagree with that part, but it's nice to see someone in "these kinda threads" who knows what they are talking about and don't just go "it's more powerful so it's easy to port" >.>

I'm analyzing every source file to see what has to be changed to separate it from the Nintendo 64 hardware.

Good luck!
Though, since you're already going over the source, why not straight join the decompiling efforts? Once the sm64decomp team work is done, putting #define all over to isolate parts should become easier.

 

[Ecchi95]

Good luck!
Though, since you're already going over the source, why not straight join the decompiling efforts? Once the sm64decomp team work is done, putting #define all over to isolate parts should become easier.

They work too slowly, and I have a different approach.