If you already know how to do this, skip the next paragraph. We now need to transfer a specific folder from the PC over to the Steam Deck. Boot up the Deck and enter Desktop Mode by holding down the power button, then when a new menu pops up, select Switch to Desktop. Next comes the Steam Deck side of things. Step 3: Transfer Super Mario 64 Plus to the Steam Deck Our advice? Go make a coffee and check on it later. That’s because at this point in the installation, Super Mario 64 Plus is building its own Windows version of Super Mario 64, complete with all the extra features you’re going to love. It took us around eight minutes to finish. This is the main installer window and just to give you a heads up, it’s going to take ages to do its thing. Once you’ve found the two files, a new window will appear.

All you’ll be asked to do is find the two specific files on your PC. Once MSYS2 is installed, head back into the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Your Internet browser will open, then it’s just a case of downloading and installing the MSYS2 program. Super Mario 64 Plus needs this program installed on Windows later on, so when the installer says to press space to launch the website, click space. The second thing you’ll be asked for is MSYS2. The first is the Super Mario 64 ROM in Z64 format, which for obvious reasons, we can’t tell you where to get that from. Now, during the installation setup you’ll be asked to find two files. There’s only one file in this file, called SM64Plus.exe, so click on that twice to boot it up.

Step 2: Install Super Mario 64 Plus and MSYS2Įxtract the contents of the SM64.zip to the downloads folder. Once that’s completed, open up the file explorer and head into the downloads folder to locate the installer we just snagged. Click on download and the installer will download. On a Windows PC, head over to the MFGG website and scroll down the page until you see View/Download. Let’s kick things off with something nice and easy. Warpinator (or a way to transfer files from PC to the Deck).A ROM version of Super Mario 64 in Z64 format.Can You Install a Different Version of Mario 64 on the Steam Deck?.Features of Super Mario 64 Plus on Steam Deck.Step 5: Configure Super Mario 64 Plus on the Steam Deck.Step 4: Set up Super Mario 64 Plus to Work on the Steam Deck.Step 3: Transfer Super Mario 64 Plus to the Steam Deck.

Step 2: Install Super Mario 64 Plus and MSYS2.

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