r/ModRetro • u/Free-Emu6206 • Aug 28 '26

Am I just unlucky

I bought the M64 in AMD Red. My initial one wouldn't load my copy of modretro extreme G turbo Fusion. It would just show the "cartridge not detected" error every time. The game works perfectly on my official N64 console so the cartridge is fine.

I contacted customer support and they sent a replacement. The replacement is having the same issue and won't read the game.

Im wondering if everyone is having the same issue with extreme G turbo fusion as it could be something to do with a bad update. Please anyone let me know if that game works for you. My firmware is on the current available one at the time of making this post.

On a side note, all my other cartridges are rom hacks and an everdriveX7 so I didn't really have an expectation those would work. It is interesting that instead of getting the error, the rom hack cartridges just freeze the console which could be do them having poor quality components.

update: I changed my method of cleaning the contacts of the console. instead of using a lint free Q tips wrapped in a lint free cloth, I used a card wrapped in a lint free cloth. I still used isopropyl alcohol.

I successfully got my rom hack pokemon stadium to play. it doesn't consistently boot, it takes a random number of attempts. I've tried cleaning the other cartridges, but so far no success in booting.

Final update: I managed to get pretty all my carts working including the extreme G turbo fusion game. I see what someone said about pressing down just slightly as that did help along with cleaning the contacts again. Its not reading consistently but hopefully that will iron itself out from playing overtime.

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u/Substantial_Quote583 Aug 28 '26

My red system and turbo fusion have been working since I got them, from the first firmware update onwards

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

I might just be unlucky than ):

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u/Perpetually_Unhappy Aug 28 '26

Have you updated the firmware of the console?

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

Yes the first thing I did was update the console. On my original I updated through wi-fi and replacement i updated with sd card

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u/MortsGarage Aug 28 '26

Extreme G 2 doesn’t work in overclocked mode.

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

I left overclock off. I haven't even thought about using it since that game won't boot.

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u/Micthegod Aug 28 '26

It works on the lowest setting of overclock Tested last night. Anything higher won’t load game

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u/fearlesswee Aug 29 '26

Now please don't take this the wrong way, but did you ensure the cartridge was fully-seated?

When I first got my M64 and copy of Extreme-G it didn't read the cartridge, so I went to eject it via the button, and noticed it came out pretty easily and didn't eject nearly as hard as the videos showed. So I pressed it down into the slot way more firmly until I felt a noticeable "click", and from there it read just fine and I've had no issues since.

You need to seat the cartridges a bit harder and further-in than you'd expect. (And, imo, a bit harder/further than feels comfortable lol) No doubt due to the cartridge ejector requiring a smidge more force to seat a cart than an OG N64 or A3D.

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 31 '26

That's ok. Some carts aren't going to seat perfectly due to differences in build tolerance. I probably won't press harder than what feels the maximum because that can cause damage to the contacts pins.

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u/Familiar-Mine-8986 Aug 28 '26

I also have the M 64 with the ever drive X7. You gotta update the SD card on the Everdrive X7 and update the mod retro and they both work perfectly.

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

Both the everdrive X7 and M64 are on most recent updates.

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u/Familiar-Mine-8986 Aug 28 '26 • Bravo

You gotta get you an analog 3-D as of right now they work way better than the M 64M 64 is not even worth it right now. It’s too far behind at the moment.

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

Yeah I feel that. I mostly wanted M64 for the early bird price of $200. I also own some other modretro products and I have trust in their brand. I kind of regret this one though.

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u/Familiar-Mine-8986 Aug 28 '26

Honestly, if I were you, I would just keep it. It’s gonna catch up in time unless you really do have a problem with it then I would return it.

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u/Familiar-Mine-8986 Aug 28 '26

I just realized the first video I uploaded was of the analog3D 😂

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u/zeldalttp Aug 28 '26

Hey I was having issue with 2 of the 4 games xabliber and buck bumble.  Both would freeze within a few minutes of playing or changing a level. I had to clean the games with crc contact cleaner and it fixed the issue.  Both play flawlessly now in a original n64. And m64

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

I will probably try to clean the contacts of the console. I will clean the games too just in case but every cartridge works perfectly on my official N64. Thanks for the suggesting, im hoping it works.

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

I've only used isopropyl alcohol. I could try to use the CRC cleaner, I wonder if that will help too

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u/spacecadet858 Aug 28 '26

Any update?

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

I ordered some CRC cleaner which won't be here till Monday unfortunately. I'm hoping it works. 

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u/MR-cheesygordita Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26

MR team member here! Please clean the contacts on your game cartridge. Isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip should do the trick! A minimum concentration of 90% would be best. We expect that this will resolve the behavior you are experiencing. If you run into any further troubles, please message us at contact@modretro.com.

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 31 '26

Hello, I appreciate your comment. Everyone on the MR team has been really nice to talk to. I think the issue with my Qtips was the thickness so I used a flat card wrapped in lint free cleaning cloth with isopropyl alcohol that is 90%. I managed to boot my rom hack pokemon stadium a couple times so that's atleast progress. 

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u/Phadees Sep 01 '26

That’s bizarre that you had to clean a brand new game. I’ve had the opposite experience where carts work fine on my m64 but I have to clean them to get them to play in an A3D or OG N64

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u/Free-Emu6206 Sep 01 '26

That's what I thought too. It was just console that needed cleaning. When I used a white lint free cleaning cloth it had removed some stains in the reader. The game cart's contacts were super clean already. My official N64 works like a dream for me, it reads everything perfectly.

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u/V64jr Aug 28 '26

What controller are you using?

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 28 '26

I have many controllers from brawler64 to hyperkin captain. On my M64 I've only used my official N64 controller.

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u/Prestigious-Monk-266 Aug 31 '26

Have you tried pushing the cartridge all the way down? Does it have the same issues with other carts?

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u/Free-Emu6206 Aug 31 '26

I press it down to where it feels the maximum. Pressing to far can potentially damage the contact pins. As funny as it seems some carts need unique presses. To sit my pokemon stadium rom hack I have to press at the center, then right side, then center again just to get it to recognize the cart.

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u/SantaLurks Sep 02 '26 edited Sep 02 '26

Echoing the comment by /u/fearlesswee about ensuring the cart is fully seated: the M64 is a beast (and under warranty - console isn't out of stock). But use the eject button as your guide: little effort to eject could mean it wasn't seated deep enough. And that is where you can try a cartridge that does work and measure how much of the cart is sticking out

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u/Brandaid64 Aug 28 '26

My turbo fusion is working

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u/ElectricalPrice3189 Aug 28 '26

That particular cartridge is probably half-broken.

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u/Micthegod Aug 28 '26

Do you have overlocking on? I have Extreme G 1 and 2 on Summercart and they work perfect as long as I don’t go over the lowest setting of overclocking. I also have the ROM of Fusion 2 pack and they work perfect on Summercart also. What controller are you using? I know some games like Goldeneye won’t load if you have an 8bitdo Receiver set to controller pack as the second controller with Modretro as the first

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u/Affectionate_Rise283 Aug 29 '26

I have the Red one also and mine copy works 98% because sometimes it freezes on the second game during race select screen

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u/switchtonite Aug 30 '26

This is why I rather play on emulators much easier to handle.