Installing SM64COOPDX 1.0.4 on Chromebook: A Comprehensive Guide

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing SM64COOPDX version 1.0.4 on your Chromebook. This tutorial is designed to complement our video guide, providing detailed written instructions for each step. Before we begin, please note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD CPUs that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that your Chromebook has Linux Apps support enabled. If you haven't done this yet, go to your Chromebook's Settings, navigate to the "Linux (Beta)" section, and follow the prompts to set it up.

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Here are the commands you'll need to run in your Chromebook's Linux terminal. We'll explain each step in detail:

1. Add the Debian Trixie repository:

   sudo echo deb https://deb.debian.org/debian trixie main  | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list

   This command adds a new software repository to your system, allowing access to newer package versions.

2. Update your system's package list:

   sudo apt update

   This refreshes your system's knowledge of available packages.

3. Upgrade your system:

   sudo apt dist-upgrade

   This command upgrades all installed packages to their latest versions.

4. Install required dependencies:

   sudo apt install libsdl2-2.0-0 libatomic1

   These libraries are necessary for SM64COOPDX to run properly on your system.

5. Download SM64COOPDX:

   wget https://github.com/coop-deluxe/sm64coopdx/releases/download/v1.0.4/sm64coopdx_v1.0.4_Linux_x86_64_OpenGL.zip

   This command downloads the zipped application file from the official GitHub repository.

6. Unzip the downloaded file:

   unzip sm64coopdx_v1.0.4_Linux_x86_64_OpenGL.zip -d sm64coopdx_v1.0.4

   This extracts the contents of the zip file into a new directory.

7. Make the application executable:

   chmod 755 sm64coopdx_v1.0.4/sm64coopdx

   This command changes the file permissions to allow execution of the application.

8. Run the application:

   cd sm64coopdx_v1.0.4 && ./sm64coopdx

   This changes to the application directory and launches SM64COOPDX.

Optional Step: Cleaning Up

After installation, you can remove unnecessary files with this command:

sudo apt autoremove

This helps keep your system clean and frees up some disk space.

Important Notes

Please remember that all ROMs used with SM64COOPDX must be legal, fully compatible, extracted, and placed in your Linux files directory in your Chromebook's file manager. Using unauthorized ROMs may infringe on copyright laws and is not recommended.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, double-check that you've entered each command correctly. Common problems often arise from typos or missing sudo permissions. If you're still having trouble, feel free to reach out to us via a YouTube comment on our tutorial video, and we'll be happy to assist you.

Additional Resources

For more information about SM64COOPDX, visit the official website. You can also refer to our Google Doc used in the tutorial for additional details.

If you're in the market for a new Chromebook, check out our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide. For a comprehensive list of Chromebooks that support Linux Apps, see our guide on Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support.

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and enjoy SM64COOPDX on your Chromebook. Happy gaming!