Failed to initialize DirectX when running PJ64 on Steam Link.

[thefirehairman]

Hi everyone

So with the help of the Ice software, I've successfully added many N64 games to my Steam library. When I launch them directly on my computer, it works perfectly.

BUT, when I try to launch them on my Steam Link, I get this error :

1. Error message:

Failed to initialize DirectX.
Error code: 8876086C
D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE

2. Error message:

The default or selected video plugin is missing or invalid.
Check that you have at least one compatible plugin file in your plugin folder.

So I'm using Project64 1.6 (had the same problem with 2.2) with the Jabo's Direct3D8 1.6 video plugin.

Does anyone has an idea why this is happening? Thanks a lot!

[FancyMoose]

I am receiving the same error and can't find anything. Did you ever figure it out?

[thefirehairman]

I gave up on that issue .... I am now using Retroarch on my Steam link ... it works fine with most N64 games. Sometimes I have issue that the screen is black, so I restart and it works. Could be much better though.

[GE]

http://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/0/405694115203313809/

The problem appears since a steam client update at 8. march.
The Jabo plugins worked great before.
I've also created a support ticket, but after some tests with reinstalling drivers and steam they wrote with friendly words, that they don't care about this issue...

I couldn't find a solution yet.

[GE]

Steam Client Beta Update - Mar 7
8. MÄRZ - HENRYG
A new update for the Beta client has been released with the following changes:

UPDATE: This client was re-released later in the day with additional fixes.

General
Fixed some rare crashes related to sorting music playlists, game libraries, and other list or grid views

Windows
Fixed some older D3D7- and D3D8-based games which crashed on startup under the previous Steam Client

Steam Controller
Fixed a crash that could occur when editing controller bindings

[GE]

The jabo plugins work with dx8. This "fix" at this update ruined it...

[Throw Thermal Pod]

Same issue here. No solution

[Jynx]

Was there ever a DX9 plugin for PJ64?

[GE]

Originally posted by Jynx:

Was there ever a DX9 plugin for PJ64?

There are 2 or 3 available, but they lack at compatibility and configuration possibilities.

The best graphic plugins are:
- Glide64 Final (OpenGL)
- GlideN64 (OpenGL)
- Jabo D3D8 (version 1.5.2 and greater)

The Jabo plugins are the best for performance at very high graphic settings with a good compatibility.

The Glide plugins are compatible with few more games like resident evil 2, but they need much more power. Even a high end gaming pc can't handle this plugins with the highest settings at all games.

If I remember right, then you just need for the StarWars games a different plugin. (glN64???)