How to install Super Mario Bros. Funk Mix DX on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Super Mario Bros. Funk Mix DX on your Chromebook. This fun and exciting game mod brings a fresh twist to the classic Super Mario Bros., adding funky music and new challenges to enjoy.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install Super Mario Bros. Funk Mix DX on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

  1. Go to your system settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
  3. Under the developer section, choose to set up Linux
  4. Turn on Linux

2. Install Wine

Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux. We'll use it to run Super Mario Bros. Funk Mix DX. Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following commands:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_chrome_os_made_simple.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable

After installation, run the following command to configure Wine:

winecfg

3. Download and Install the Game

Now, let's download and install Super Mario Bros. Funk Mix DX:

wget https://filecache27.gamebanana.com/mods/funk_mix_dx.zip
unzip funk_mix_dx.zip

4. Launch the Game

To launch the game, use the following command in the terminal:

wine Funk\ Mix.exe --disable-framerate-limit

Additional Resources

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Google Doc used in the tutorial.

About the Game

Super Mario Bros. Funk Mix DX is a fan-made mod that adds a funky twist to the classic Super Mario Bros. game. It features new music, updated graphics, and challenging levels that will test your platforming skills. You can find more information about the mod on its official page.

About Wine

Wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator) is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on Linux and other POSIX-compliant operating systems. It's an essential tool for running Windows games and applications on your Chromebook. Learn more about Wine on their official website.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation or while running the game, try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's Linux environment is up to date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade in the terminal.
  • If the game runs slowly, try closing other applications to free up system resources.
  • In case of graphical glitches, experiment with different Wine configuration settings using the winecfg command.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out via a YouTube comment. We're here to help!

Video Tutorial

Chromebook Resources

For more information about Chromebooks and Linux apps, check out these resources:

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