Switch Online’s Nintendo 64 app received an update earlier today and upgraded it to Version 2.3. In addition to the release Kirby 64: Crystal ShardsLooks like Nintendo has also made some adjustments behind the scenes.
Nintendo doesn’t release patch notes for app updates like this, but there are other ways to find out what’s changed. The famous Nintendo data meter Oatmeal reveals adjustments to several existing N64 headers, including Fox star, fox 64, Dr. Mario 64 and Mario plays golf – as a reminder Nintendo is continuously improving the overall experience of the N64 library on Switch.
[NSO – Nintendo 64] Version 2.3.0 is out.
– Kirby 64 added.
– Star Fox 64 has gamma adjustment enabled – gamma value is set to 1.8.
– Dr. Mario 64 adjusted renderer settings (“ConstValue_0” added).
– Mario Golf adjusted renderer settings (added “ConstValue_1”).
The same source also noted that Kirby 64 has had the fewest changes “so far” of all the games coming to the Switch Online N64 app.
“Interestingly, Kirby 64 seems to have the fewest patches and hacks I’ve seen so far for this emulator. There are regular renderer settings tweaks available, but no patches or hooks CPU instructions.”
One previous N64 app updates from February this year also made some changes to some existing games. The fog has been restored in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and other games like Paper Mario also received some love. Game developer Modern Vintage Gamer reviewed the same update – highlights how N64 emulation “gets better”.
What do you think of the latest series of tweaks that come with Version 2.3.0? Noticed anything yourself? Have you tried the Extension Pack service? Leave a comment below.
