Can the XF43 Run Nintendo 64?

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

Barely. The XF43 struggles with Nintendo 64. A few of the lightest titles are tolerable, but most games — certainly The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Perfect Dark — run too slowly to enjoy. If Nintendo 64 matters to you, look at a stronger device below.

DBarely — only the lightest titlesOur Nintendo 64 rating for the XF43: grade D — Barely playable

What to expect

Nintendo 64 game	On this device
Super Mario 64	Choppy but runs
Mario Kart 64	Choppy but runs
Star Fox 64	Choppy but runs
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask	Won't run well
Perfect Dark	Won't run well
Conker's Bad Fur Day	Won't run well

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.