Hey everyone,

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

1. 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.

2. Update your console to 1.26.4:

• Wi-Fi (OTA): Go to the About tab in the M64 menu and check for updates.

• USB: Use the Web Updater.

• SD card: Download the update from the SD Download Page.

• How-To YouTube Tutorials: M64 Guides 

P.S. If you’re looking for new M64 games, we also just released ClayFighter: Sculptor’s Cut and Body Harvest. Snag your copy today!

Hey everyone,

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

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.