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This is a guide to get the best possible screenshots for all consoles and handhelds by supplying a basic technical overview of each device. Using emulators, hardware modifications, or HDMI capture provide the sharpest screenshots possible, but it takes some know-how to achieve that level of quality.

;Things to keep in mind when supplying MarioWiki with images
* These recommendations apply to screenshots ({{tem|game-screenshot}}), sprites ({{tem|game-sprite}}), and 3D renders ({{tem|game-3Drender}}) of <u>'''released'''</u> games and their contents. This doesn't necessarily apply to [[List of unreleased media|games that were never released]] or [[Pre-release and unused content|developer-released screenshots]] during the game's {{wp|Software release life cycle|development cycle}}.
* Use {{wp|Portable Network Graphics|PNG}}. Don't use {{wp|JPEG|JPEG}} or {{wp|GIF|GIF}} as they represent the content with varying degrees of inaccuracy, such as lossy compression or color loss, unless otherwise stated. Don't covert between these formats. Just resample the image. If you see an image that is unusually high in file size (formerly [[:File:Thwomp Wario's Woods.png]]), then it is encouraged to upload a clean version of the image.
** General rule of thumb to tell what requires the PNG format: If you can access a particular object the MarioWiki article is referencing in the game through normal gameplay or through hacking the game data, PNG is required. Otherwise the format the image was released in should stay in its current format (unless {{wp|BMP file format|BMP}} or similar formats, then convert to PNG).
** <s>[[User:RAP/PNG|PNG Monster]]</s> [[User:Wildgoosespeeder/PNG Monstrous|PNG Monstrous]] or [[User:Megadardery/ExplodePNG|ExplodePNG]] are recommended to be applied to the PNGs to reduce file size, but it is optional.
* Be mindful of emulator glitches, such as missing shadows, glitch renderings, missing effects, etc.. Generally, the older the console, the more accurate the emulator. Use the recommended emulators in this guide. Use their latest versions, not just stable builds.
* Some older games were rereleased on newer hardware under the label of [[Virtual Console]]. It is preferred to take screenshots for the original release.
** An exception to this rule would be to compare releases if there are [[Virtual Console#Changes|changes]]. Be sure to note that uploads of this kind are Virtual Console.
*** An exception to this exception is {{wp|ROM hacking|hacking the changes into the original release}}, such as [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]] and unreleased [[World-e|e-Reader levels and features]].
** The [[Nintendo 3DS]] has a [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS 3|feature]] that can force original resolution to the games instead of stretching them to fit the screen.
* Do not use post-processing effects. This includes applying filters after a clean screenshot was taken or using a filter as the game is running in the emulator (against [[MarioWiki:Image use policy|policy]] anyways).
* If you are going to take a screenshot of a YouTube video (or equivalent media), save in PNG format (unless it's for a Wii U game so use JPEG instead to make it easier to replace because reasons in its [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Wii U|own section]]) and tag the image immediately with {{tem|image-quality}} so a more appropriately captured screenshot can be uploaded at a future date. Encoders that were used to create the video or the encoder used to make those videos compatible with YouTube's players use {{wp|Lossy compression|lossy compression}} and the artifacts will be preserved of the screen capture when saved to the PNG format or intensified if saved in JPEG.

If screenshots don't comply with these standards, tag images with {{tem|image-quality}}. The screenshots present in this guide are some of the best screenshots MarioWiki have produced.
== Why Use Emulators? ==
Emulators have these benefits:
*The hassle of getting older consoles to work is gone. The most notorious example of hardware failure is the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] 1985 model.
*Earlier game cartridges, such as those for [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]], use what is known as a {{wp|backup battery|battery back-up}} to store game data. Many of the stock batteries are now discharged and no longer save properly. The only way to fix this is to do some {{wp|soldering}} and maybe buying special batteries from retro gaming stores. Sometimes you can use {{wp|Button cell|common button cell batteries}}. Emulators "battery power" is indefinite.
*Savestates allow players to save the exact moment they are in a game by saving everything in memory. This is really helpful for games that have a limited or no save feature. This isn't the same as saving the real way. This ability can be used to traverse hard sections of levels without having to do earlier sections over again.
*The real hardware will eventually die.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Y79QR-yKQ</ref> Emulation will preserve the past as much as possible so that way it can be enjoyed by future generations.
*Emulators aren't prone to degradation of image quality. By default, they ignore the process of converting their internal renders into analog output, such as {{wp|RCA connector|RCA}} or {{wp|Coaxial cable|coaxial}}. However, some emulators try to simulate this degradation to try to keep the experience "authentic".

=== Legalities ===
[[Nintendo]] is highly against emulation<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/corp/legal.jsp</ref>, despite their [[Virtual Console]] service and [[Classics]] consoles being just that. Nintendo has spread fears and misconceptions about emulation.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWY7fCXUwE</ref> This is a very dated policy. Here's the state of emulation:
*Emulators are legal because it is {{wp|Reverse engineering|reverse engineering}} protected under {{wp|Fair use|fair use law}}. No emulator has been ruled illegal in a court of law.
*Making copies of software you own is legal because US copyright law allows for making personal backups, known as ROM and ISO dumps, regardless of any safeguards in place.
*Distributing and downloading ROMs/ISOs from unlicensed Nintendo sources are illegal. This is true piracy, but this method is used to make back-ups easier and is the common justification for owning the digital versions of the physical media, if the user has the physical copy.
With that in mind, {{SITENAME}} is not responsible for any actions editors take to emulate their games and will not provide any sources where to find ROMs and ISOs. This section is nothing more than just explaining legalities of emulation.

== Recommended Equipment ==
Most likely, you are going to be using a computer to play these games. A few emulators have been made available on other hardware, such as {{wp|mGBA}}, which can be a bit easier to play. The most common input setup is using a keyboard. It doesn't have to be this way; hunching over the keys, using your fingertips to push buttons, using buttons to simulate {{button|n64|Stick}} (which can't allow for slight pushes and has limited direction), and even having {{button|nes|Pad}} be on the right and the action buttons on the left. These recommendations are based on using {{wp|Microsoft Windows}}, unless otherwise noted. Your mileage may vary if using a different {{wp|operating system}}, such as {{wp|macOS}} or {{wp|Ubuntu}}, if the emulator source code was ported to work on them.

This guide recommends the use of an {{wp|XInput}} device, such as an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller, and then reconfiguring the emulated controller inputs, if necessary. This guide also recommends using {{wp|USB}} wired connections to the computer wherever possible. It is possible to use a wireless setup, but the Xbox 360 controller requires a separate adapter and the Xbox One controller likely uses {{wp|Bluetooth}} (read next paragraph to see if you have one already). The Xbox One controller, if using the USB mode, doesn't need AA batteries as it uses the USB's power of 5V and 500mA.

There is some mixed success using the Wii Classic Controller, Wii U Pro Controller, and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. {{wp|Dolphin (emulator)|Dolphin}} has support for all the real hardware Wii accessories that Mario games use. This requires a Bluetooth receiver. Most computers that have {{wp|Wi-Fi}} built-in also have Bluetooth. Check {{wp|Device Manager}} to see if a Bluetooth receiver exists on your computer. Update drivers accordingly if anything is reported missing. Use {{wp|Windows Update}} for this; under optional updates. Also go to the manufacturer's website for these drivers too if Windows Update doesn't have it.

Dolphin also has support for the Wii U GameCube adapter from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.

=== RetroN 5 ===
A {{wp|RetroN 5}} may be used to take screenshots as an alternative from digital versions of the cartridges, but the firmware must be v2.0 or later<ref>[http://retron5.in/node/5 RetroN 5 Firmware changelog]</ref>, as that version introduced PNG screenshots. Older hardware revisions of RetroN are untested. Follow documentation how to upgrade the hardware's firmware.<ref>[http://retron5.in/node/2 RetroN 5 Firmware upgrade]</ref><ref>[http://retron5.in/node/3 RetroN 5 FAQ]</ref> Keep in mind this is limited to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]/[[Family Computer]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]/[[Super Famicom]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]], and [[Game Boy Advance]]. No hardware add-ons that use special extension slots are supported, such as [[Family BASIC]] or the [[Satellaview]]. The first version [[Family Computer]]'s second controller has a microphone instead of {{button|NES|start}} and {{button|NES|select}}, and it is unknown if the RetroN 5 supports this mode.<!--{{ref needed}}--> The Game Boy support doesn't support link cables, although it might be possible with the [[Super Game Boy 2]]. Out of luck for the Game Boy Advance. Also keep in mind that compatibility is not like official hardware, so run time bugs could be encountered that would otherwise not happen.

== Consoles ==
[[File:PMTTYD Toadsworth.png|thumb|left|x100px|Crop to zoom in edit.]]
[[File:PM Master Poet screenshot.png|thumb|right|x100px|Image use policy edit.]]
Each console and handheld section has at least one resolution specification. This is the expected output before edits to the screenshots are performed, such as cropping to zoom in on the subject or to follow [[MarioWiki:Image use policy|image use policy]].{{br}}
=== [[NES]]/[[Famicom]]/[[Famicom Disk System]]/[[SNES]]/[[Satellaview]] ===
256 × 224 ({{wp|NTSC|NTSC}}) or 256 × 240 ({{wp|PAL|PAL}})

512 × 448 ({{wp|NTSC|NTSC}}) or 512 × 480 ({{wp|PAL|PAL}}) (SNES only. Not applicable to Mario games, but not entirely sure. This might apply to ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', but not ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', and specifically to their "Nintendo Presents" right when the game boots, but no where else. This applies for sure to games such as {{wp|Jurassic Park (SNES video game)|Jurassic Park}}.)
* {{wp|FCEUX|FCEUX}} for NES/Famicom/Famicom Disk System
** {{wp|Mesen (emulator)|Mesen}} if FCEUX fails to emulate a game properly. Great for [[VS. System]] games.
** {{wp|puNES|puNES}} if FCEUX fails to emulate a game properly.
** {{wp|Nestopia|Nestopia Undead Edition}} if FCEUX fails to emulate a game properly.
* {{wp|Snes9x|Snes9x}} for SNES/Satellaview
** {{wp|BSNES|BSNES 073/0.73}} if Snes9x fails to emulate a game properly. Great for emulating [[Super Game Boy]]. See [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#GB/GBC|GB/GBC]] for appropriate use cases when to use SGB. It is recommended to not use Higan because it uses unconventional emulation practices and risks being too confusing to setup. You can use BSNES-classic, an unofficial build which branches off starting from BSNES 0.73 to incorporate the latest accuracy fixes in the latest Higan builds. The developer of Higan also revived the bsnes project (maintaining both emulators), but you must load the SBG ROM first and then a GB ROM.

FCEUX has inaccurate code emulating the color of NTSC NES, Famicom, and Famicom Disk System games correctly. It is recommended you use the correct palette. Go [[tcrf:Help:Contents/Taking Screenshots#Palette|here]] for the download and instructions how to use it.

Despite being the most popular SNES emulator, it should be worth noting that you shouldn't use {{wp|ZSNES|ZSNES}} in most cases because screenshots end up having a solid black line 256 × 1 at the very bottom, reducing the visible resolution to 256 × 223. The emulator is plagued with accuracy problems, which might make screenshots look wrong (like [[:File:Slime Climb.png#Licensing|File:Slime Climb.png]] with the water). The emulator is {{#expr:floor({{#expr:{{#time:U|now}}-{{#time:U|24 January 2007}}}}/60/60/24/365.25)}} years out-of-date (v1.51 was released January 24, 2007) compared to Snes9x, which is leaps and bounds more accurate and had its last update on February 28th, 2019 (1.59.2). Snes9x is second to BSNES.

Due to the schedule-based nature of the [[Satellaview]], some games will be unplayable. There are {{wp|ROM hacking|ROM hacks}} that disable the problematic code, in the form of patches:
*[http://www.romhacking.net/?page=hacks&game=638 Patch] for ''[[BS Super Mario USA]]''
*[http://www.romhacking.net/?page=hacks&game=2410 Patch] for ''[[BS Super Mario Collection]]''
These patches don't contain the games. The patches are instructions how to modify a file.
==== NTSC vs. PAL ====
{{multiple image
|header=''[[Super Mario World]]''
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=SMW96US.png
|caption1=256 × 224 (NTSC)
|image2=SMW96EU.png
|caption2=256 × 240 (PAL)
}}

==== Various Samples ====
{{multiple image
|header=Console
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=SMB3 World 2-Fire Bro Whistle.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
|image2=Stamp Mode.png
|caption2=''[[Mario Paint]]''
}}
{{multiple image
|header=Japanese Consoles
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Super Mario USA Title Screen.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario USA]]''
|image2=Mario And Wario Title Screen.png
|caption2=''[[Mario & Wario]]''
}}
{{multiple image
|header=Japanese Add-ons
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=SMB2 Famicom Title Screen.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
|image2=BSSMUSA Wart.png
|caption2=''[[BS Super Mario USA]]''
}}

==== NES/SNES Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators NES on Emulation General]
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Super_Nintendo_emulators SNES on Emulation General]

=== [[N64]]/[[64DD]] ===
320 × 237 ([[:File:MAPoS Title Screen.png|more common]])

640 × 474 ([[:File:MAPS Title Screen.png|less common]])
* {{wp|Project64|Project64}} - Press <code>F3</code> to take a screenshot.
**Graphics (ranked from best to worst)
*** ''angrylion's RDP with OpenGL 1.5'' graphics plug-in<ref>[http://www.emutalk.net/threads/55481 angrylion]</ref> (recommended plug-in to use, most accurate, automatic resolution adjustment, fewest glitches, and screenshots are in the {{wp|BMP file format|BMP file format}}, which is best as PNG instead)
**** You might notice slight dithering artifacts with screenshots, especially during 3D rendering. This is normal. Real hardware did this too. Sometimes this doesn't happen at all.
*** ''GLideN64'' graphics plug-in<ref>[http://gliden64.blogspot.com GLideN64]</ref> (only recommended if angrylion fails, can be glitchy, manual resolution adjustment, more accurate with some games, screenshots tend to be 320 × 240 or 640 × 480 in the BMP file format)
**** This plug-in is great for dumping textures and sprites.
**RSP
***''HatCat's RSP Interpreter'' <ref>[http://forum.pj64-emu.com/showthread.php?t=3618 HatCat's RSP Interpreter]</ref>
**** Primary
***''RSP Plugin 1.7.0.13'' <ref>(''<tt>RSP 1.7.dll</tt>'' included in emulator package)</ref>
**** Try switching RSP plug-ins before switching graphics plug-ins if glitches occur.
* {{wp|Mupen64Plus|Mupen64Plus}} (untested but noteworthy)
** m64p by loganmc10 GUI recommended<ref>https://m64p.github.io</ref>, but has an issue capturing screenshots<ref>[https://github.com/loganmc10/m64p/issues/228 Issue 228]</ref>. If fixed, this will likely become primary for screenshots.
====Settings====
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
!style="text-align:right;"|''Setting''
!style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>Value</kbd>
!style="text-align:left;"|Tab
|-
!colspan=3|angrylion graphics plug-in
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Screen resolution formula''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>DP frame buffer</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Processing
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Bypass DAC filters''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>checked</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Processing
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Force NN''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>unchecked</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Processing
|-
!colspan=3|GLideN64 graphics plug-in
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Bilinear filtering''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>N64-style 3 point</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Video
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Internal resolution''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>Original N64 resolution</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Emulation
|-
!colspan=3|m64p by loganmc10
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''DeinterlaceMode''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>checked</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|ParaLLEl Video
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''VIBilerp''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>unchecked</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|ParaLLEl Video
|}
</center>
;These games behave quite oddly under the angrylion plug-in<nowiki>:</nowiki>
* [[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]: The output is often [[:File:MT64 TitleScreen.png|306 × 222]] in the menus or [[:File:Waluigi MT64 glowing eyes.png|386 × 222]] in-game (check file histories), leaving most or all of the black surrounding border cropped out automatically. Is this a glitch of the angrylion plug-in or does real hardware do this as well?
* [[Donkey Kong 64]] - N64 logo before [[DK Rap]] displays as 640 × 237. Then it displays normally after that.
* [[Mario Artist: Communication Kit]] - Title screen displays as 640 × 237. Then it displays normally after that.

==== Screenshot comparisons ====
It is common to take poor N64 screenshots in an emulator. Be sure to follow each plug-in recommended settings closely.
{{multiple image
|header=''[[Paper Mario]]'' rendered default
|align=center
|width=320
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Glide64 2.png
|caption1=Before change.
|image2=Glide64 3.png
|caption2=After change.
}}
{{multiple image
|header=''[[Super Mario 64]]'': HUD comparison
|align=center
|width=320
|direction=horizontal
|image1=JollyRogerBayPirateGrotto.png
|caption1=See how the HUD elements look ugly with black outlining if improperly filtered? Mario's shadow is missing as well. Click to enlarge to see the full picture.
|image2=BobOmbBattlefield.png
|caption2=Here's what the HUD is supposed to look like. Mario's shadow appears here where it should. No need to click to enlarge because it is being shown at native resolution.
}}

==== Samples ====
{{multiple image
|header=3D
|align=center
|width=320
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Puff.png
|caption1=''[[Mario Party]]'' (angrylion)
|image2=Mk64wariostadium3.png
|caption2=''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' (other)
}}
{{multiple image
|header=2D
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Yoshi's Story Inviso Battle.png
|caption1=''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
|width1=320
|image2=DrMario64Gameplay.png
|caption2=''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''
|width2=319
}}

==== N64 Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_64_emulators N64 on Emulation General]

=== [[GCN]]/[[Wii]] ===
<!--{{rewrite-expand|Needs all games for [[Nintendo GameCube#Game gallery|GCN]] and [[Wii#Game gallery|Wii]]. Report resolutions for games unlisted here on the [[User talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]]|section=yes}}-->
Fullscreen is 4:3 and widescreen is 16:9.
* {{wp|Dolphin (emulator)|Dolphin}} (Use ''5.0-21364'' or newer)<ref>[[{{FULLPAGENAME}}/outdated#GCN/Wii|Outdated info for GCN/Wii]]</ref>
;GCN
* Varies by game, but fits into dimensions of 640 × 480 fullscreen.
** ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' can support widescreen natively. Screenshots can then be fit into dimensions of 854 × 448 widescreen.
* The game controls the aspect ratio during rendering.
* [[GameCube#Nintendo GameCube–Game Boy Advance Link Cable|GameBoy Advance connectivity]], see [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#GBA|GBA]]
;Wii
* Varies by game, but fits into dimensions of 854 × 480 widescreen (recommended) or 640 × 480 fullscreen (not recommended but acceptable).
* The console controls the aspect ratio and the game takes this setting into consideration during rendering.

Use these settings in the table. Keep in mind some games have graphical defects or runtime errors and needs emulator adjustments. Most likely these bugs are known, but sometimes bugs may not be reported. They may either have setting(s) overridden by <kbd>GameINIs</kbd>, or had a [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2017/11/03/dolphin-progress-report-october-2017/#50-5745-add-heuristic-for-detecting-custom-mipmaps-by-tomcc tweak to the emulator code performed starting with certain revisions]. Be sure to read up on general and game-specific emulator documentation. You can right-click on each game in the emulator window to see what available options you have.

<center>
{| class="wikitable"
!style="text-align:right;"|''Setting''
!style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>Value</kbd>
!style="text-align:left;"|Tab
|-
!colspan=3|Graphics (requires at least version ''5.0-21364'')
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Internal Resolution''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>1x native</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Enhancements
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Force 24-Bit Color''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>unchecked</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Enhancements
|-
|style="text-align:right;"|''Resolution Type''
|style="text-align:center;"|<kbd>Raw Internal Resolution</kbd>
|style="text-align:left;"|Advanced
|}
</center>

==== 3D Renders ====
Just change the ''Internal Resolution'' to anything above <kbd>1x native</kbd>. This internal resolution mode is ideal for 3D object renders, such as [[:File:SMS Pineapple Render.png|this image]] for applying transparency. There is no need to use external tools, original lighting is preserved, and any graphical tricks are preserved (like {{wp|phong shading}}). This doesn't make the render appear abnormal, such as [[:File:SMG Micro Goomba.png|this image]].

It should be worth noting that these high resolution images do not need to be tagged with {{tem|image-quality}}. However, it is perfectly acceptable to upload smaller versions of these screenshots, as long as the smaller screenshots don't go below the 1× native resolution of each game.

==== Title Screens and Cutscenes ====
'''DON'T''' use above 1× native for certain title screens and cutscenes because it displays a static image or pre-render video instead of live 3D models. It just pixelates the image or makes encoder artifacts more apparent. For cutscenes, it is better to try to extract these videos from the game itself than to use an emulator. If that is not possible, use 1× native in these cases. Here's examples of these cases below:
{{multiple image
|header=Title Screens
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|width=320
|image1=MarioKartDoubleDashTitleScreen.png
|caption1=Static image (''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'')
|image2=MP4 title screen.png
|caption2=Live 3D models (''[[Mario Party 4]]'')
}}
{{multiple image
|header=Cutscenes
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|width=427
|image1=SMG Unknown Floating Object.png
|caption1=Pre-rendered video (''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'')
|image2=SMG2Rosalina.png
|caption2=Live 3D models (''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'')
}}

==== Documented Resolutions ====
These are the reported resolutions for games covered by {{SITENAME}}:
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
! Game
! Resolution
! Example
|-
! colspan=3 | GCN
|-
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]<br><sub>(the software before the game boots)</sub>
| 592 × 448
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| [[Game Boy Player]]
| 608 × 448
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:LM Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 4]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:MP4 title screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 5]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:Mario Party 5 Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 6]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:Mario Party 6 Title screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 7]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:Mario Party 7 Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:CharacterSelect-SSBMelee.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:YoshisCookieGCNTitle.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:DDRMM Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:Secret Of The Dirty Lake.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Donkey Konga]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:DKa Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:DKa2 Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Donkey Konga 3]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:DKa3 Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:Mario Golf Toadstool Tour Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:Mario Power Tennis title screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:MSB Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:SMSt Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:WWIMPG$ Title Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[NBA Street V3]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:NBA Street V3 - Loading Screen.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[SSX on Tour]]''
| 640 × 448
| [[File:SSXoT Character Select.png|160px]]
|-
| ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
| 608 × 480
| [[File:PMTTYD Title.png|152px]]
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
| 608 × 448
| [[File:DKJB title screen.png|152px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
| 608 × 448
| [[File:TitleScreenExtra-MarioKartDoubleDash.png|152px]]
|-
| ''[[Wario World]]''
| 512 × 448
| [[File:Wario World Title Screen.png|152px]]
|-
! colspan=3 | Wii
|-
| [[Wii]]<br><sub>(the software before the game boots)</sub>
| ??? × ???
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
| 640 × 456
| [[File:SMG mission select.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
| 640 × 456
| [[File:SMG2 mission select.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
| 640 × 456
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| 640 × 480
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
| 608 × 456
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''
| 608 × 480
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|-
| ''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]''
| 512 × 479
| [[File:Nocoverart.png|125px]]
|}
</center>

==== Sample Images ====
Dolphin may not produce exactly 4:3 or 16:9 images, such as outputs of 1,208 × 900 or 1,600 × 876 if you are using 2.5× native going fullscreen on a 1600 × 900 monitor. This is perfectly normal. Not all GameCube and Wii games utilize the entire 640 × 480 or 854 × 480 frame on real hardware. '''DON'T''' force stretching to fit the entire display. Keep the ''fullscreen resolution'' and ''aspect ratio'' settings to <kbd>auto</kbd>.

When running the game, you may need to adjust the aspect ratio graphics setting in the emulator so that way images are stretched properly, or else distortion occurs. '''DON'T''' use the widescreen hack. '''DON'T''' edit the screenshot to accommodate the aspect ratio. Below are examples of properly stretched screenshots when set in a certain aspect ratio mode.
{{multiple image
|header=[[GCN]]
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Delfino Airstrip Polluted Piranha SMS.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' (4:3)
|width1=320
|image2=Strikers First Goal Mario.png
|caption2=''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' (16:9)
|width2=427
}}
{{multiple image
|header=[[Wii]]
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|image1=SMG Kingfin Planet Overview.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' (16:9)
|width1=427
|image2=MKWii-RainbowRoad4.png
|caption2=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' (4:3)
|width2=320
}}
{{multiple image
|header=2D
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|image1=WLS4.png
|caption1=''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''
|width1=320
|image2=Tib.png
|caption2=''[[Super Paper Mario]]''
|width2=396
}}

==== GCN/Wii Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/GameCube_emulators GCN on Emulation General]
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Wii_emulators Wii on Emulation General]

=== [[Wii U]] ===
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An emulator exists, but it is highly alpha and isn't nearly accurate enough to be considered good for screenshot taking. It is better to use an HDMI capture device for the Wii U console and hardmod a Wii U GamePad.

;TV
* 1280 × 720 or '''1920 × 1080'''<!--{{ref needed}}-->
;GamePad
* 854 × 480

This solution is not very favorable for most people and no homebrew exists like it does for the 3DS so it will probably be easier to use the following methods instead.

==== Wii U Direct Upload ====
If you use the built-in web browser for the Wii U, you can upload screenshots directly to MarioWiki! Images are limited to 1280 × 720 for TV and 854 × 480 for the GamePad, but in the JPEG format. This feature is only allowed if the Wii U or software permits it.
{{multiple image
|header=3D
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|width=320
|image1=SM3DWBaddieBox.jpg
|caption1=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|image2=MK8 GBAMarioCircuitStart.jpg
|caption2=''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
}}
{{multiple image
|header=2D
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|width=320
|image1=NSMBU Snake Block Tower Screenshot.jpg
|caption1=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|image2=YWW 1-2 Hidden Stairs.jpg
|caption2=''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
}}

==== Miiverse ====
Screenshots uploaded to [[Miiverse]] and then uploaded to MarioWiki are acceptable but are limited to JPEG and a considerable amount of detail is lost because the image is 800 × 450.

==== Wii U Image Share ====
Some games may not have dedicated Miiverse pages. The Wii U Image Share may be the only way to get images uploaded to MarioWiki: 
* [https://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/image-share Wii U Image Share]

==== Super Smash Bros. for Wii U ====
[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] has an [[SmashWiki:Album|Album]] mode that can store 1920 × 1080 JPEGs, but only if you have a compatible SD card inserted into the Wii U. Don't use the edit tools provided by the game.

==== Press Images ====
Nintendo Press uploads BMPs of the games they are promoting. Convert the BMPs to PNG.

==== Wii U Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Wii_U_emulators Wii U on Emulation General]

=== [[Nintendo Switch]] ===
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No details at this time but expect specs to be similar or better to the Wii U.
==== Nintendo Switch Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_Switch_emulators Nintendo Switch on Emulation General]

=== [[Virtual Boy]] ===
384 × 224
* {{wp|List of video game emulators#Virtual Boy|VBjin SVN103}}
Make sure the ''<tt>coloring</tt>'' is set to ''<tt>redscale</tt>'', ''<tt>splitting mode</tt>'' is set to ''<tt>side by side</tt>'', and ''<tt>side by side separation</tt>'' is set to ''<tt>0 pixels</tt>''. Screenshot taking default key is ''<tt>F12</tt>''.
{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=384
|direction=horizontal
|image1=ClashShot.png
|caption1=''[[Mario Clash]]''
|image2=Dinosaur Fish.png
|caption2=''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''
}}

==== Virtual Boy Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Virtual_Boy_emulators Virtual Boy on Emulation General]

=== [[GB]]/[[GBC]] ===
160 × 144
* {{wp|List of video game emulators#Game Boy / Game Boy Color|BGB}}
** {{wp|List of video game emulators#Game Boy / Game Boy Color|Gambette}} if BGB fails to emulate a game properly.
** {{wp|List of video game emulators#Game Boy / Game Boy Color|SameBoy}} if BGB fails to emulate a game properly.
** {{wp|List of video game emulators#Game Boy / Game Boy Color|GBE+}} for [[Game Boy Color#IR Communication|IR]] and [[Game Boy Color#Mobile Adapter GB|Mobile Adapter GB]] capabilities.
** [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#GBA|mGBA]] for Game Boy Printer and Game Boy Camera.

BGB uses right-clicking to bring up menus. Under the '''Graphics''' tab, ''SGB colors'' and ''GBC LCD colors'' should be disabled or else wrong colors are displayed. In the '''GB Colors''' tab, the ''scheme'' should be ''greys high contrast''. In the '''System''' tab, you can do interesting things:
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
! ''Emulated system'' setting
! [[Game Boy]] game behavior
! [[Game Boy Color]] game behavior
|-
| ''Game Boy''
| Normal
| 4-color mode. If game is Game Boy Color exclusive, brings up warning dialogs, like [[Bulbapedia:File:SGB Crystal unused E.png|this]].
|-
| ''Game Boy Color''
| Applies GBC color to an otherwise monochrome image (requires ''bootrom'', [[:File:GBC Boot Screen.gif|this]])
| Normal
|}
</center>

However, it is recommended to take normal screenshots in most cases. These are normal cases:

*Grey cartridge games that don't have [[Super Game Boy]] enhanced color palates, play these games in GBC mode and set the [[Game Boy Color#BIOS Colors|BIOS of the GBC]] to boot the game's colors in <tt>original gray ({{button|gbc|b}} + {{button|Padleft}})</tt> mode.
*SGB-enhanced games should run in SGB mode (like the [[Donkey Kong Land (series)|''Donkey Kong Land'' series]]). See [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#NES/Famicom/Famicom Disk System/SNES/Satellaview|SNES emulators]] to use. Optional but recommended to crop out the [[Super Game Boy#Special borders|special borders]].
*Black cartridges contain both a GB and GBC mode. Sometimes they have a SGB mode as well, like ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'' or ''[[Wario Land II]]''. Run these games in GBC mode.
*GBC exclusive cartridges have no choice but to run in GBC mode for normal gameplay.
{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=160
|direction=horizontal
|image1=WLSML3 Course No 29.png
|caption1=''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''
|image2=321BlockDeluxe.png
|caption2=''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]''
}}

==== GB/GBC Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Game_Boy/Game_Boy_Color_emulators GB/GBC on Emulation General]

=== [[GBA]] ===
240 × 160
* {{wp|mGBA|mGBA}} Great for getting screenshots for games in [[Bulbapedia:Game Link Cable|Game Link Cable]] multi pak mode.
** [[e-Reader]] support with latest developmental builds.
** [[GameCube#Nintendo GameCube–Game Boy Advance Link Cable|GameCube connectivity]] support is near perfect, starting with [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#GCN/Wii|Dolphin emulator]] [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2021/07/21/integrated-gba build 5.0-14690].
** [[Game Boy#Game Boy Printer|Game Boy Printer]] support.
** [[Game Boy Camera]] support with a webcam.
* {{wp|NO$GBA|NO$GBA}} Great for getting screenshots for games in Game Link Cable single pak mode. OK choice for [[e-Reader]], but is sub-par.
* <s>{{wp|VisualBoyAdvance#VisualBoyAdvance-M|VBA-M}} If mGBA fails to emulate a game properly. OK choice for [[e-Reader]], but is sub-par.
* {{wp|VisualBoyAdvance|VisualBoyAdvance 1.8.0-beta3}} If mGBA fails to emulate a game properly. OK choice for [[e-Reader]], but no card scans, but some cards save executable data to the device, and they are floating around on the web.
NO$GBA needs to have ''<tt>GBA Mode/Colors</tt>'' set to ''<tt>NDS-Lite in GBA mode (poppy)</tt>'' for correct GBA colors or else the screenshot will be dull-looking.</s>
{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=240
|direction=horizontal
|image1=MKSC Link Battle Screenshot.png
|caption1=''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''
|image2=SMW-Autumn.png
|caption2=''[[Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World]]''
}}

==== GBA Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Game_Boy_Advance_emulators GBA on Emulation General]
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/GBA_e-Reader_emulators e-Reader support on Emulation General]

=== [[DS]]/[[DSi]] ===
256 × 192 Each screen
* {{wp|DeSmuME|DeSmuME}}
** {{wp|melonDS|melonDS}} is an upcoming DS emulator. Don't use yet.
** {{wp|Medusa (emulator)|Medusa (maker of mGBA)}} is an upcoming DS emulator. Don't use yet.
** {{wp|NO$GBA|NO$GBA}} is not recommended but noteworthy for emulating the DS and DSi firmware.

In order for DeSmuME to emulate the graphics correctly, the ''3D Settings'' need to be set to ''SoftRasterizer''. Else some effects could be missing or wrong.

NO$GBA has many issues and is not recommended for DS. The only advantage that NO$GBA has is DSi emulation. Here's some issues:
*Missing fog effects (such as [[Tick Tock Clock]] roaming around or [[Dire Dire Docks]] when the camera is underwater).
*Shadows are incorrect.
*Other effects are missing in NO$GBA, such as the transition effect when [[Yoshi]] puts on [[Mario's Cap]] to fake being [[Mario]].

{{multiple image
|header=3D
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=SM64DS Mario swinging Bowser screenshot.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
|image2=MKDS Rocky Wrench Screenshot.png
|caption2=''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
}}

{{multiple image
|header=2D
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Ladida Plains 1-3.png
|caption1=''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
|image2=Shroomshock.PNG
|caption2=''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
}}

{{multiple image
|header=Stacking
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|image1=MPDS TitleScreen.png
|caption1=It's OK to stack the screens. This image is 2×192 (384px) tall.
|width1=256
|image2=Giant Bowser Battle.png
|caption2=There's also some instances where the DS is rotated 90°.
|width2=384
}}

==== DS/DSi Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_DS_emulators DS on Emulation General]
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/DSiWare_emulators DSi on Emulation General]

=== [[3DS]] ===
* 400 × 240 Top screen
* 320 × 240 Bottom screen

Emulators exist, but they are highly alpha and aren't nearly accurate enough to be considered good for screenshot taking. It is better to use [http://smealum.github.io/3ds The Homebrew Launcher] on a 3DS and some of its screenshot tools. Notice how the homebrew overrides the system's ability to suspend system software running ({{button|3ds|home}}) as the button now takes a raw screenshot instead. Be sure to have the 3D slider turned off.

;Tools used (included in the starter pack)<nowiki>:</nowiki>
* '''''HANS''''' - Loads games from ''Homebrew Launcher''. Holding {{button|3ds|l}} + {{button|3ds|r}} + {{button|3ds|b}} + {{button|3ds|Paddown}} goes back to ''Homebrew Launcher'' while running a game.
* '''''Screenshot tool''''' - Converts raw screenshots to PNG.
* '''''Super ftpd II Turbo''''' - This saves yourself time needing to turn off the 3DS to eject the SD card safely. This turns your 3DS into a temporary {{wp|File Transfer Protocol|FTP server}} for as long as the app is running. Pay attention to the IP and port number (should be in light blue text on the top screen, separated by a colon). Use your favorite FTP client to download/upload files to your 3DS, such as {{wp|FileZilla|FileZilla}}.

Some games crash when attempted to be loaded through HANS. This is caused by using certain exploits. If you can, try to have as many [https://www.3dbrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Exploits working exploits] as possible. List of games that could be problematic:

* ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
* ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
* ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''
* ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
* ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' (likely)
* ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

Some games boot fine in HANS but don't load DLC or patches:

* ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' (see [[Mario Kart 7#Update history|update history]])
* ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' (see [[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team#Update history|update history]])
* ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

;Latest version (as of December 2nd, 2019)
'''{{wp|Nintendo 3DS system software|11.13.0-45}}'''<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/231/~/system-menu-update-history</ref>

Keep in mind that Nintendo releases patches for the 3DS firmware/games and methods to run homebrew will sometimes be circumvented. At this time, it is recommended to stay on '''11.3.0-36''' or below to retain or obtain full control of your 3DS. If and when exploits have been made compatible with newer firmwares, you may need to update them with a payload compatible with the firmware you are using before updating to newer firmwares. See documentation of each exploit you use. Homebrew developers are always trying to find new ways for people running the latest 3DS firmware to start using homebrew. There are two kinds of exploits:

* '''''Primary''''' - These will work on systems that have not been exploited before. No prerequisites necessary. Just setup the homebrew launcher on your SD card and execute the exploit. The exploit ''[[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo 3DS Sound|soundhax]]'' falls under this category.
* '''''Secondary''''' - These will work like primary entry points but the difference is that you need a primary entry point to set these kind of exploits up. The exploits ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star|stickerhax]]'' and ''{{wp|Steel Diver#Steel Diver: Sub Wars|steelhax}}'' fall under this category. It is possible to boot these on an unexploited system if the exploit was setup on a different 3DS.

{{multiple image
|header=3D
|align=center
|width=400
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Mario SM3DL2.png
|caption1=''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
|image2=LibraryLMDM.png
|caption2=''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''
}}
{{multiple image
|header=2D
|align=center
|width=400
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Blargg - Yoshi's New Island.png
|caption1=''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
|image2=FirePipeNSMB2.png
|caption2=''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
}}
{{multiple image
|header=Stacking
|align=center
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Mario Kart 7 Character Select Screen.png
|caption1=It's OK to stack the screens. This image is 2×240px (480px) tall.
|width1=400
|image2=3DS Mario&L4 scrn14 E3.png
|caption2=There's also some instances where the 3DS is rotated 90°.
|width2=480
}}

==== Miiverse ====
Screenshots uploaded to [[Miiverse]] and then uploaded to MarioWiki are acceptable but are limited to JPEG. Unlike the Wii U's Miiverse pages, no shrinking occurs.

==== Home Menu ====
For screenshots related to the [[:File:3DS Menu Screenshot.png|Home Menu]] ({{button|3ds|home}}), hold {{button|3ds|y}} and press {{button|3ds|Padup}} for the top screen or press {{button|3ds|Paddown}} for the bottom screen. The screenshot is then stored on your SD card. These screenshots are limited to JPEG.

==== 3DS Image Share ====
Some games may not have dedicated Miiverse pages, such as [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)]] ([https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/search?query=mario+%26+sonic a search for "Mario & Sonic" doesn't turn up the ''London'' entry to the series]). The 3DS Image Share may be the only way to get images uploaded to MarioWiki:
* [https://www.nintendo.com/3ds/image-share 3DS Image Share]

==== Press Images ====
Nintendo Press uploads BMPs of the games they are promoting. Convert the BMPs to PNG.

==== 3DS Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_3DS_emulators 3DS on Emulation General]

=== [[CD-i]] ===
384 × 280
* {{wp|Multi Emulator Super System|MESSUI}}

The screenshot feature of MESS stretches the native resolution of the CD-i slightly vertically and adds the LCD information of the console above the captured image to produce a 384 × 310 image. It is better to take a picture of the window and crop it instead for the time being. First thing to do is make sure MESS isn't in fullscreen mode. Then set the video mode to 48:35. Then shrink the window until the emulator window doesn't want to shrink any more. Then use your preferred method to take a screenshot of the window or screen, such as {{wp|Snipping Tool|Windows Snipping Tool}}. Then crop the picture to the native resolution ({{wp|FastStone Image Viewer|FastStone Image Viewer}} works well). The end result should be like the sample images in this section.

{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=384
|direction=horizontal
|image1=HMRoysHotelStage1.png
|caption1=''[[Hotel Mario]]''
|image2=Pipeworks1SMWW.png
|caption2=''[[Super Mario's Wacky Worlds]]''
}}

==== CD-i Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Philips_CD-i_emulators CD-i on Emulation General]

=== [[MS-DOS]] ===
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320 × 200

320 × 240

640 × 480
* {{wp|DOSBox|DOSBox}}

Use DOSBox for maximum accuracy because {{wp|Microsoft Windows|Windows}} has accuracy issues running DOS programs. Press CTRL+F5 to take a screenshot. Check with DOSBox documentation where the screenshot was saved.

{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=320
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Mario Teaches Typing 2 Magical Typewriter.png
|caption1=''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]''
|image2=MGG Go Fish gameplay.png
|caption2=''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]''
}}

==== MS-DOS Further Reading ====
* [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/DOS_emulators MS-DOS on Emulation General]

=== [[:Category:Windows games|Windows]] ===
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Resolution varies by program.

* {{wp|PCem|PCem}}
* {{wp|86Box|86Box}}

This section generally refers to {{wp|Microsoft Windows}} programs pre-2000 that aren't MS-DOS programs, under the label {{wp|Win9x}}. Don't confuse MS-DOS programs with Win9x programs.

These emulators are great if games in this category don't run well on {{wp|Windows NT}}-based computers, such as {{wp|Windows 10}} and {{wp|Windows 11}}.

{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=320
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Mario Teaches Typing 2 Windows.png
|caption1=''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]''
|image2=Mario's FUNdamentals Windows.png
|caption2=''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]''
}}

==== Win9x Further Reading ====
* [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Windows_95/98/ME_emulators Win9x on Emulation General]

== Saves, Cheating, and Passwords ==
Emulation is all fine and good but there is a catch to this method. You would need to play the game again to obtain these high quality images. That's time-consuming, especially for RPGs such as the [[Paper Mario (series)]]. This explains why it is more appealing to upload a YouTube video screenshot than an emulator screenshot. Fortunately enough, there are resources to aid in getting a better quality screenshot by supplying saves that unlock everything:

* [http://www.zophar.net Zophar's Domain] - This site hosts "native saves" for NES, SNES, N64, GB, GBC, and GBA. These are the same thing as saving on the cartridge itself and its method for saving, such as battery back-up or flash memory chip. Check your emulator's documentation how to properly set up this kind of feature, where to store the file download, and how to name the downloaded file. This may take some experimentation for the game to read save files.
** Furthermore, [http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/save-files/native-saves Project64] has even more N64 saves that sometimes Zophar's Domain lacks.
* GBAtemp has [https://gbatemp.net/threads/419638 saves] for use with [https://www.github.com/J-D-K/JKSM JK Save Manager]. It is a 3DS homebrew app for backing up and restoring saves of 3DS game packs (unsure if there is support for download versions of those game packs). Soon, a dedicated website will host them.<ref>https://redd.it/5h782k</ref>
* [http://www.gamefaqs.com GameFAQs] - This site hosts "backup saves" for GCN, Wii, GBA, and DS games. These saves are not "native saves" as these need the import dialog of the emulator to convert them into native saves.
** GameFAQs hosts ''Wii Power Saves'' by {{wp|Datel|Datel}}. It needs [https://gbatemp.net/threads/71075 sq-dps] to convert them to be used on regular Wiis or Dolphin emulator.
** Dolphin emulator specifically:
*** GameCube real memory card saves require [http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/GCMM GCMM] for import/export so they can be imported into the emulator. It bypasses any copy or move protection.
*** The Wii specifically can copy saves stored on its internal NAND to an SD card and then be imported into the emulator.
**** Some Wii saves cannot be copied to the SD card, such as [[Mario Kart Wii]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. These need [http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/SaveGame_Manager_GX SaveGame Manager GX] to copy them. These extracted saves are not the same as the saves that the Wii puts on SD cards. This requires right-clicking the game in the Dolphin list and selecting ''Open Wii save folder''.
** Both VisualBoyAdvance and VBA-M have issues with GBA gamepak saves only, especially with importing saves, although VBA-M has better detection. It tries to detect the correct type but is often incorrect. It is recommended you download a file called <kbd>vba-over.ini</kbd> and put it in the same directory as the emulator executable. This acts as a manual override to the auto-detection. It doesn't include all games though. It is possible to define your own overrides. Read the documentation for the emulators how to do it. Requires some trial and error guesswork. [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]], for example, needs to be added to the file and then it will work properly. A game like [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]], the import won't take effect. The right configuration for that game has not been found yet.
** DeSmuME has a weird issue where you need to use the import dialog twice for the import to take effect.
** GameFAQs also hosts passwords (such as for the game [[Tetris Attack]]).
* [http://www.tasvideos.org TAS Videos] - This site is great for downloading special movie files that an emulator can understand that contain input sequences if you don't feel like playing the game yourself. Could be useful in a few cases.
** Use [http://www.tasvideos.org/MovieRules.html#AcceptableMovieFiles these acceptable formats for playback] to obtain screenshots. Don't use [http://www.tasvideos.org/MovieRules.html#MultimediaFilesAreNotAccepted these unacceptable formats for playback]. The rule of thumb here is if it requires an emulator to read the file data, you can use that format. If it can be played back in a standard media player, don't use that format.
* [http://www.gamegenie.com Game Genie] - For cheating devices under the {{wp|Game Genie|Game Genie}} brand. Generally great for "Start in World X" codes (such as [[Super Mario Bros.]]).
* [http://www.bsfree.org BSFree] - For cheating devices under the {{wp|GameShark|GameShark}} brand. Generally great for games with [[pre-release and unused content]].
** [[tcrf:Main Page|The Cutting Room Floor]] for more cheats related to accessing otherwise unobtainable game content.
* [http://www.codejunkies.com Action Replay] - For cheating devices under the {{wp|Action Replay|Action Replay}} brand.

===Cases===
{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=TetrisEnding.png
|caption1=TAS Videos - ''[[harddrop:Tetris (NES, Nintendo)|Tetris]]'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])
|image2=Ss lozalttf.png
|caption2=Zophar's Domain - ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' (SNES)
}}
{{multiple image
|align=center
|width=256
|direction=horizontal
|image1=Raphealtetrisattack.png
|caption1=GameFAQs (password) - ''[[Tetris Attack]]''
|image2=SMB NES World 5-1 Screenshot.png
|caption2=Game Genie - ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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|image1=DKR Horseshoe Gulch 4.png
|caption1=The Cutting Room Floor - ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''
|image2=Pokemon Stadium 2 N64 Super Mario 64.png
|caption2=GameShark - ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''
}}

== External Links ==
*[https://noclip.website Maps for 3D Nintendo games]
*[https://www.spriters-resource.com Spriter's Resource]
*[[tcrf:Help:Contents/Images|TCRF: Image Guidelines]]
*[[tcrf:Help:Contents/Taking Screenshots|TCRF: Taking Screenshots]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f35i5AVzpsg Let's Imagine a World Without Emulation]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj9Gk84jRiE Emulation, the Law, and You: Where the Hobby Ends and Crime Begins]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0d82ZJ4sd4 Mario 3D All-Stars and the Case for Competition]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHW3beolPJA Emulators and Modders Continue to Kick Ass and I Want More, Daddy (No Safeword)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx4IURmHjV0 Switch Online Expansion Pack Review: Ultra HLshitE]

== References ==
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