Sm64config.txt — ((exclusive))

Security Warning: Malicious sm64config.txt

Because the PC port shares configuration files online, bad actors have distributed altered sm64config.txt files that contain: sm64config.txt

Look for lines starting with key_. Each button is assigned a hex or integer code. The sm64config

PC (sm64ex): Usually in %AppData%\sm64ex\ or ~/.local/share/sm64ex/. Back up the original sm64config

draw_distance: One of the best features of the PC port. Increasing this value prevents objects from "popping in" as Mario approaches them, making the world feel much larger.

Anatomy of sm64config.txt (PC Port Edition)

Unlike a JSON or XML file, sm64config.txt is a plain text list of arguments. Each line is a separate flag. Lines starting with # are ignored (comments).

texture_filtering: Controls the sharpness of textures, with 1 often representing standard linear filtering. Audio Levels

How to edit safely

1. Back up the original sm64config.txt.
2. Use a plain-text editor (Notepad, nano, VS Code).
3. Change one setting at a time and test the game.
4. If the port offers an in-game options menu, prefer that to avoid formatting mistakes.
5. Keep numeric formats consistent (integers vs floats).