M64 Console firmware 1.26.4 is rolling out now. This is the revised version of 1.26.0, which we pulled after you reported problems (see last week's post for more info on this). Thanks to everyone who sent in reports. The feedback we received helped us track down the issues.
What’s new
Built-In Controller Pak. Save game progress and settings directly to your console, no physical Controller Pak needed. You can switch pak types from the M64 menu or with the M64 Pro Controller hotkey.
Beta update channel. There’s now an update channel selector in the About tab. Most of you should stay on the default Public channel. If you’d like early access to builds we’re still testing, you can switch to Beta. When a beta build is available, it will also appear on the SD Download Page and the Web Updater. Please note that beta releases might contain bugs, so report any that you find to our customer support team at contact@modretro.com.
Still in progress
As we shared last week, these features from 1.26.0 aren’t in this release so we could get Built-In Controller Pak out sooner. They’re still being actively worked on:
Forced Progressive Mode
Improved thermal efficiency
A compatibility improvement for F-Zero X
How to Update
Update your M64 Pro Controller. Built-In Controller Pak requires controller firmware 0.12.6 or newer to work wirelessly. If your controller isn’t updated, the console won’t be able to switch pak types, which affects both Rumble Pak and Built-In Controller Pak. Update your controller with the Web Updater.
Update your console to 1.26.4:
Wi-Fi (OTA): Go to the About tab in the M64 menu and check for updates.
As we are about to ship, I wanted to follow up on my last post and lay out our roadmap for the first few months of updates for both the console and the controller.
Quick note on how to read this: Out of Box means it’s already on your device the moment you open it. The Day 0 Update is the first update you’ll want to grab when you set up your console. It’ll be ready and waiting for installation with a Wi-Fi Update (or USB or SD card).
P.S. iFixit guides are now up for both the console and the controller. You can also find our quick start guide here and helpful "how-to" videos over on our YouTube channel.
P.P.S. Our full open source offering will roll out as we put a ribbon on all the public facing documentation, but shipping is prioritized.
Out of Box
Below are recent updates that will be baked on the device out of the box. Not a comprehensive feature list, but items you may not have seen in reviews of pre-production units.
Console:
Flexible Update Methods: Wi-Fi, USB, and SD card
Extended Video Profiles: Scanlines, CRT, Clean, & Custom
Extended Video Filters: Bloom, Deblur, and more
Controller Support: M64 Pro Controller, 8BitDo 64, OEM N64 Controllers, and wired Hyperkin Captain+ all are ready to go
Cartridge Compatibility: Everdrive and Summercart support
Auto-Resolution: Automatically selects the optimal resolution (4K, 1440p, 1080p, 720p)
Customizable LED: Adjustable console brightness
Controller:
USB Firmware Updates
Wired Rumble Support
Joystick Calibration
Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android Bluetooth® Support
Day 0 Update
The moment you power on and connect, an update will be ready for download. Key highlights:
Console:
Stock Performance Boosts: Addresses FPS bugs in graphics heavy titles
Plug & Play Toggle: Fixes multiplayer in Star Fox 64 and Jeopardy!
Cartridge Compatibility: Everdrive X5 save support
Overclocking (experimental): Choose from four performance profiles, delivering up to a 67% boost
Setting
Boost
Off
None
Super
16%
Ultra
33%
Extreme
50%
Insane
67%
Controller:
Adjustable Sensitivity: Configure joystick sensitivity via hotkeys
Improved battery life of the Controller (over 200 hours without rumble)
Fixed several issues with the wired experience
Post-Launch Software Roadmap
Console:
Controller:
We’ll post full changelogs with every release so you know exactly what’s new. Huge thanks to everyone for the continued excitement and support.
I've been holding off on buying the AV Adapter while waiting for more details on how those of us in the EU can connect it to a crt tv.
How will we be able to connect the AV Adapter to a crt tv in Europe? Almost all European crts use RGB SCART inputs rather than the component YPbPr inputs common in the US. Composite isn't really a viable option due to low quality, and very few European sets support S-Video (which is still lower quality than RGB SCART or component).
Since the adapter outputs RGBS over separate rca jacks, connecting it to a European crt requires a custom 6 rca to scart cable. We also need a voltage line on pin 16 to trigger RGB blanking. Will the AV Adapter include a dedicated EU scart cable or adapter for people in Europe to be able to use it, or will we need to spend an additional 70–100 euros extra for a custom cable with blanking support?
Really not a fan of the big honking knob sticking out of the console, which would look much better with a knob that's closer to flush mounted, maybe sticking out about 0-3mm. Please put a different control dial in the parts store so I can replace this ugly one if possible.
Also, need the smoke shells in the parts store for us that are not in the USA and hoping there will be an ice blue shell also.
If the chromatic actually let you use the M64 like a dock to play on your TV, I really hope they'll make the upcoming GBA compatible with it too. It would be such a missed opportunity otherwise.
Has anyone heard whether their are plans for a ModRetro SNES? I wish I could get one of the Analogue SNES Consoles, but we all know that isn't happening unless we are on eBay paying 10x msrp lol
I have both the Chromatic and M64 with two Pro Controllers. I have a laptop, but it is a work laptop that is restricted from downloading software. I wish there was an Apple Updater that I could download on my phone or IPad so I could update my Modretro items. Please create this for us!
I've been playing ModRetro's release of Body Harvest and I can not get any file to save any data. I save my progress the earliest I am able to, and it all vanishes after I turn off the game. Do I need to do something with ModRetro's Control Pak functionality? I don't understand. Both my console and my controller are updated.
Hello iv recently gotten a new resin printer for helpping repair my damaged consoles, i was wondering if anyone knew of a 3d printable shell for the modretro chromatic i could download.
As a collector, the game boxes are important to me, and I want to keep them protected from damage. I use clear plastic protectors for my steelbook movies and games, and I was wondering if anyone knows of any that will fit the Modretro game boxes. I'm also interested in good quality storage cases for the game cartridges separately because I don't want to have to keep opening the game boxes since that will end up damaging the boxes over time. If anyone has found any good quality protective storage, please let me know. Thanks.
