ModRetro is rolling out firmware updates for the M64 console and its controller, bringing immediate quality-of-life improvements to retro gaming hardware. These changes matter because they fix display glitches and enhance audio compatibility, which are common pain points for FPGA emulation enthusiasts. Buyers who own the M64 should check for these updates to ensure their setup runs smoothly without visual artifacts or audio sync issues.
Console patch stabilizes UI while controller update enables wireless rumble
The update for the M64 console is version 1.24.3, which focuses on stabilizing the user interface and expanding display options. ModRetro added a 50Hz and 60Hz display selection menu, giving users more control over how their games render on different screens. The company also fixed UI overlaps that previously cluttered the menu system, making navigation cleaner and more intuitive.
- M64 Console Firmware: 1.24.3
- M64 Controller Firmware: 0.12.0
- Controller Price: $90
Audio performance sees a boost in this release with enhanced compatibility for 48kHz audio output. This change helps users who connect their consoles to external audio equipment that requires specific sample rates for proper playback. The controller firmware, version 0.12.0, introduces full support for Virtual Rumble Pak in wireless mode, a feature that was previously limited or unavailable.
The controller update also improves Joybus reliability and wired controller stability, addressing connection drops that can interrupt gameplay. ModRetro teased future developments, including open-source exports and support for 8BitDo wireless rumble controllers. We looked at ModRetro M64 Launch Date Set for in our earlier Modretro coverage, noting the initial launch price and FPGA architecture. The company currently sells the elongated N64 controller for $90, and these updates aim to maximize the value of that hardware investment.
Source: RetroHandhelds
