What Is Hack64?

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Hack64 is a forum-based community for Nintendo 64 ROM hacking and programming. It is aimed at people who modify N64 game ROMs, write related tools or code, and share projects around titles such as Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64. If you are looking for a place to read or post about N64 hacking, this is what the site offers.

What the site contains

The homepage is a classic forum board index. Its main sections are:

  • Announcements – site news, including a Hack64 Discord server announcement.
  • Hacking – the core area, with a "ROM Hacking & Programming" section and sub-forums for Help Wanted and Mario Kart 64.
  • Super Mario 64 – a dedicated section with sub-forums for SM64 Projects and SM64 Troubleshooting.
  • ROM of the Month (RotM) – a recurring community pick; the listed example is Namco Museum 64, with a linked RotM Wiki.
  • General Discussion – off-topic conversation.
  • Archive – older, closed threads.

Beyond the forum, the site links to a Wiki, a Discord server, and a Members list, and shows board statistics (thread and post counts per section).

Who it is for

The content is organized around doing the work, not just reading about it:

  • ROM hackers editing game data and behavior.
  • Programmers writing tools, patches, or code for N64 projects.
  • Project teams posting progress in sections like SM64 Projects.
  • Beginners asking questions in Help Wanted or SM64 Troubleshooting.

How to use it

  1. Browse the board index to find the section matching your game or task.
  2. Read existing threads before posting — troubleshooting sections often already cover common problems.
  3. Register or log in to post, reply, or access member features; the login form includes a "Remember me" option and a lost-password link.
  4. Check the Wiki and Discord for reference material and faster back-and-forth help.

Things to know before joining

  • The board is public to read; posting requires an account.
  • Activity is uneven across sections — some threads date back years, while others are recent, so check the last-post date before expecting a reply.
  • The visible page does not state pricing, membership fees, or access restrictions, so treat those as unconfirmed rather than assuming the site is free or fully open.