Super Mario 64 base ROM (needed for all ROM hacks)

https://archive.org/download/super-mario-64-usa/Super%20Mario%2064%20%28U%29%20%5B%21%5D.z64
If you already have a ROM but it's .n64 format, you can use https://hack64.net/tools/swapper.php to convert it to .z64

Patcher programs (Needed to patch ROMs)

beat: https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/893/
Flips: https://www.smwcentral.net/?p=section&a=details&id=11474
Web patcher: https://hack64.net/tools/patcher.php

Where to find ROM hacks

https://romhacking.com/
https://sm64romhacks.com/

Recommended hacks

B3313 - Like a recreation of Mario 64-based dreams, or in other words, Mario if he Yume Nikki:
https://romhacking.com/hack/b3313-super-mario-64-internal-plexus
Grand ROM Hack Megapack - A compilation of non-kaizo hacks deemed the best by sm64romhacks.com, it's pretty comprehensive and everything there is high quality:
https://sm64romhacks.com/megapack/
Specifically, Star Road and Star Revenge 3.5 & 6.25 are some of the best ones on there.
Super Mario Treasure World - If you're into Kaizo, this is one of the best:
https://romhacking.com/hack/super-mario-treasure-world

Recommended Emulators

RetroArch: https://www.retroarch.com/
Parallel Launcher: https://parallel-launcher.ca/
Project64 (latest): https://www.pj64-emu.com/
Project64 (1.6.1): https://jabosoft.com/articles/114

Plugins for PJ64

GlideN64: https://github.com/gonetz/GLideN64/releases
Azimer's Audio: https://www.emulation64.com/files/info/478/
If GlideN64 blackscreens, turn off emulate frame buffer

Tip: You must set Memory Size to 8MB or turn on Expansion Pak RAM!

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