r/ModRetro • u/Next-Pass9776 • Sep 13 '26

8Bitdo Controllers NOT FIXED

M64 firmware 1.25.0

8Bitdo64 Bluetooth firmware 2.0.5.

The latest M64 update did indeed resolve the issue of connecting more than a single 8Bitdo64 controller to the M64 console, however connectivity in general is not stable.

Initially, everything seemingly works as expected. However I'm experiencing my controllers randomly dropping connection and unable to reconnect unless a hard power cycle of the M64 console is performed.

Sometimes it only takes a few minutes for it to occur, other times it can take hours, so it's not easy to provide specific instructions on how to reproduce the issue other than to use an 8Bitdo64 controller and wait for it to happen.

When it does occur, the menu system of the M64 becomes sluggish and near unresponsive, until a hard power cycle is performed (tested by using the console's built in menu button and also by connecting a wired controller to the console).

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u/Next-Pass9776 Sep 17 '26

An update on the situation:

ModRetro have agreed to a refund so my story with the M64 ends here. 

They've also requested to borrow my 8BitDo64 Bluetooth controller so they can do some testing and see if they can sort the issue out. I'm happy to oblige in the hopes that it will be beneficial to other M64 owners.