If you're stuck at home on a rainy day, we have a recipe for some gaming nostalgia that may just bring back some memories.
Emulators like Project64 let you try old-school games on your PC. Sure the graphics don't compare with today's blockbusters, but there's something about the gameplay that doesn't get old.

Here's how you do it:

[NOTE: a word of warning before you get started - as with any downloads, be sure to have up to date anti-virus, antispyware, and firewalls running before you go running around looking for ROMs.]

1. Download the latest free (v1.6) Project64 emulator from the binaries section of the Project64 site. You’ll also need a game ROM file or two, so use a search engine to look for N64 ROMs. Proceed with caution and run firewall, anti-virus and antispyware software, and prepare for pop-up hell.
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2. Once installed, it’s time to configure Project 64. Choose Options | Configure Graphics Plug-In. First, set the resolution: any modern PC will handle 1,024 x 768 at 16-bit, so set this for the full-screen mode and windowed modes.
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3. One of the pleasures of emulation is using modern hardware to make old graphics look slightly less rough and dated. Set Anisotropic filtering and Full-Scene Antialiasing to 4x and tick the first two checkboxes below. You can always adjust settings later if you experience performance issues.
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4. Now you need to configure your controller (Options | Configure Input). You can use the keyboard or a joystick, but an analogue controller will make your experience more authentic. Select Controller (Gamepad) from the pull-down.
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5. Calibrate the controller by clicking the button to the right of each input, then press the appropriate button or move the relevant pad/analogue stick in the correct direction. Finally, select Memory Pak from the pulldown, select Save Profile and save your setup.
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6. Now to load a Nintendo game. Unzip your ROMs to an easily located folder, then select File | Open ROM and navigate your way there. Select the ROM file, click Open and the game in question will start.
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