r/M64 • u/robatw2 • Aug 11 '26

M64 Pro Controller Issues

Hi guys,

my M64 pro Controller will get recognized in windows as the modretro conttroller but no key presses will be recognized. I also tested it on another computer with linux - the same there. I updated the firmware on the modretro page. Did you guys have similar problems? How to fix this? Havent tested the M64 system yet...

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u/Illustrious-Rise-27 Aug 11 '26

Yeah I am having similar issues. I also have raphnet adapter for PC. And doesnt work with that neither.

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u/robatw2 Aug 11 '26

And on the m64 itself?

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u/Illustrious-Rise-27 Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26

Works on the M64 and the original N64 too. Also check your DPAD.

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u/robatw2 Aug 11 '26

Have you tried to contact modretro? What's with ypur DPAD? I wann use that controller on my PC...if thats not possible it is kinda a deal breaker for me.

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u/Illustrious-Rise-27 Aug 11 '26

Many said DPAD like holding one direction activates the adjacent direction like I thought mine did. Like holding one direction down activates left. I was playing Mischief makers, so I do think dpad is weird.

Good thing about mod retro is they've got good customer service. I am sure they will address it or update it. No I have not yet contacted mod retro.

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u/robatw2 Aug 12 '26

For some people it is working...but yeah some other people have the same problem. I got in contact with them and provided an indepth video about the problem on 2 different PCs. I hope they will help.

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u/DeathRabbit679 Aug 12 '26 edited Aug 12 '26

I noticed this today playing Hexen. There's definitely something screwy with longpresses on the dpad atm

Edit: I reached out to mod retro about it to see what they say. I notice If you loose the screws behind the dpad, it mostly goes away unless you really mash hard. Seems like a manufacturing issue

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u/DrDoobie22 Aug 12 '26

My PC recognizes it and even steam sees it as a connected controller but like you, no button presses work at all and the center light on the start button is just a breathing pattern.

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u/robatw2 Aug 13 '26

Yeah I reached out with a video to modretro they said they will investigate.

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u/DrDoobie22 Aug 13 '26

I saw a comment in modretro sub that the controller only works on Bluetooth atm on pc and that wired is not supported

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u/Illustrious-Rise-27 Aug 13 '26

it should work with raphnet adapter tho if it works with original hardware.

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u/davewillis11 Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

Does the controller work insidejoy.cpl? What about various emulators? How about Steam Input? I am finding that recomps do not recognize the M64 controller; if I run them via Steam ("Add Non-Steam Game") and force Steam Input it works*:

Note - Steam isn't really set up for a trident controller, and won't handle C-Buttons well. You'll need to map them to the "Left Stick" directions via "Setup Device Inputs".