How to use the Hi-Res Texture Pack with Project64

  • Download the Hi-Res texture pack

     

  • Download and install Project64 1.6

     

  • Once it's installed, browse to "C:\Program Files\Project64 1.6\Plugin" and create a new folder called "hires_texture".

     

  • Now, go inside the "hires_texture" folder and create another folder called "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA". Be sure to name it correctly, and it is case sensitive!

     

  • Unzip all the contents of The_Legend_of_Zelda_Hi-Res.7z file into "C:\Program Files\Project64 1.6\Plugin\hires_texture\THE LEGEND OF ZELDA". If you don't know how to unzip this type of file, download and install 7-Zip.

     

  • Download and install the RiceVideoSetup executable

     

  • Make sure to point it to your emulator directory when prompted!

     

  • Now run Project64, and go to options > settings

     

  • In the Video (graphics) plugin, select "Mudlord's Rice Video Build 6.1.3 - DX9. NOT 6.1.4! Then push OK to close this menu.

     

  • Now, go to Options > Configure Graphics Plugin

     

  • Make sure that the 'Hide Advanced Options' checkbox is NOT checked. If it is, remove the checkbox and close this menu. Then re-open it.

     

  • Click on the "Texture Enhancement" tab at the top, and ensure that the 'Load hi-res textures if available' option is checked, then push OK.

     

  • Next, go ahead and open your Zelda ROM by going to File > Open Rom and then browsing to it. Most Ocarina of Time ROMs will work with this pack. The Master Quest ROM will work with this pack, but you must manually rename every single texture file... I will try to upload that version of the pack as well later. Also, DONT ASK ME FOR ROMS OR WHERE TO GET THEM.

     

  • While it's loading, you should see a bunch of white text on a black background. This means it is loading your hi-res textures.

     

  • One more thing! Once it is loaded, to make sure the game runs smoothly, go to Options > Configure Audio Plugin, and make sure the "Sync game to Audio" option is selected.

     

  • Enjoy the game! You can basically go back and change resolutions, anti-aliasing and other options as your heart desires. This guide just helps you get the hi-res textures working.

     

  • Just a side note, you can't fully enjoy the experience unless you have your N64 controller hooked up to your PC using one of these:.

     

  • Or if you can manage to find an Adaptoid... you lucky jerks (the adaptoid features rumble support whereas no other adapters do):