Playable versions of Super Mario 64 on Chromebooks exist via three main approaches: (A) web/browser ports (WebAssembly/JS-based builds), (B) native N64 emulators for ChromeOS (Android or Linux apps), and (C) cloud/streaming or unofficial ports. Each approach varies by legality, ease of use, performance, input support, and safety. Browser ports are the easiest; native emulators give more control; legality hinges on ROM ownership and host distribution.

Most modern Chromebooks support the Google Play Store. You can install N64 emulators designed for Android.

Best Emulator: M64Plus FZ (Free version available).

How to set up:

Why this is better than web emulators:

The catch: Android apps on Chromebooks run in a container. You might experience slight audio crackling. Also, Google is slowly phasing out Android app support for older enterprise Chromebooks.

Best for: Personal Chromebooks, gamers who want smooth performance, Bluetooth controller support, and save files.

If you have a modern Chromebook (2019 or newer), you can enable the built-in Linux development environment. This allows you to run standard Linux applications, including high-end emulators like RetroArch.

Step-by-Step Setup:

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