Can the Curious Chip PIP Run Nintendo 64?

Compiled & reviewed by Urs von Gunten, HandheldWiki editorial · How we rate · Updated 1 Aug 2026

Partly. The Curious Chip PIP can run Nintendo 64, but expect compromises. Lighter games like Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64 are playable, while demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Perfect Dark will struggle with slowdown. Workable for a patient player, not a flawless experience.

CPartly — playable, but expect compromisesOur Nintendo 64 rating for the Curious Chip PIP: grade C — Playable with frameskip

What to expect

Nintendo 64 game	On this device
Super Mario 64	Playable
Mario Kart 64	Playable
Star Fox 64	Playable
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask	Slowdown
Perfect Dark	Slowdown
Conker's Bad Fur Day	Slowdown

Why Nintendo 64 is the test: the N64's quirky hardware and heavy use of microcode make accurate emulation surprisingly demanding — some games still need per-title tweaks.