How can I set up widescreen for N64 games?

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I’m trying to play N64 games in widescreen format, but I’m not sure how to enable that. What steps do I need to take?

How can I set up widescreen for N64 games
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3 Answers

GameMaster2020 -

I tried the 16:10 aspect ratio, but I still see black bars on the sides. If that’s the case, it’s likely due to how the game was designed. Some games just aren’t optimized for widescreen.

N64Guru99 -

To get widescreen working with N64 games, it really depends on the emulator you’re using. If you’re on Retroarch, go to your video settings, turn off the overlay, and change the aspect ratio to 16:10. Additionally, make sure your scaling mode in the Steam Deck settings is set to ‘fill’. For games like GoldenEye, you can select wide or cinema mode, which can stretch the screen to fill your display with those annoying black bars on top and bottom.

PixelProwler88 -

I was wondering something similar! Are you using Retroarch? It might be a bit tricky to get widescreen to work perfectly, especially with certain games.

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