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Update: We've temporarily rolled back to 1.25.0 while we investigate these issues. We'll have info soon.

Hey everyone,

M64 console update 1.26.0 is live, and this one has a few things we know a lot of you have been waiting for. Quick patch notes first, then we’ll dig into the bigger updates. Thank you to all for your patience and continued support while we work to bring you updates!

Patch notes

• Add: Console Built-In CPak
• Add: CPak and Rumble Pak selection from the menu
• Add: Forced Progressive mode
• Improve: Thermal efficiency
• Improve: Game compatibility (F-Zero X)
• Improve: Various menu visuals and minor inconsistencies
• Fix: Audio and video compatibility

Console Built-in CPak

M64 now has one Controller Pak "file" built into the console itself, so you can save without a physical pak.

• The built in Pak is 1:1 with an original Controller Pak
• Works in port 1 only, with any compatible controller (see compatibility list here) 
• Pak data lives on the console

Controller & Rumble Pak selection from the menu

You can now choose between CPak or Rumble Pak per controller from a dropdown in the M64 menu.

• CPak can only be selected for the controller in port 1
• Rumble can be turned on/off for each controller individually. 
• On M64 Pro Controller, toggle your paks by holding Start + C down
• On 8BitDo 64 BT Controller, toggle your paks by holding Star
• M64 Pro Controller owners: update your controller to FW 0.2.5 too. Both the console and controller need to be updated for pak selection to work

Forced Progressive mode

This weaves 480i (interlaced) frames into 480p (progressive). It only kicks in for games that have a 480i mode. A few that do (not a complete list):

• Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness
• Hybrid Heaven
• Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
• Perfect Dark
• Resident Evil 2
• Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo
• Star Wars Episode I: Racer
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
• Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
• Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense
• World Driver Championship
• Shadow Man

Runs cooler

M64 now uses less power across the board, so it will run cooler. It'll still get warm while you play, and this doesn't change performance, just heat.

Need help updating? Check out our M64 update guide for step-by-step instructions, or follow along with our YouTube how-to playlist.

As always, let us know how it's running for you. If you hit any issues, drop them in the comments or email us at contact@modretro.com. Enjoy!

Hey there,

I hope everyone's had their systems on and been enjoying some M64 goodness lately. A new firmware was just rolled out. Here's what's in this one:

Add

• Rumble support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller
• Low latency video output
• Persistent advanced display settings
• Expansion pak disable option

Improve

• Compatibility for certain games with overclocking (Banjo-Tooie and Donkey Kong 64)
• Accuracy of PAL game speed
• 8bitdo wireless controller connectivity
• EverDrive save compatibility

Upcoming/In-Test

• Improved overclocking stability
• Console power consumption to drop by 25%
  • Improved thermal regulation
• Built-In Controller Pak!
• Improved CRT Profiles

You can grab this update now via OTA, our updater tool, or SD card. Our full changelog is up on our site as always. We also have How-To videos on our YouTube channel here. 

This one has some great quality-of-life improvements, many of them driven directly by your feedback. We’re listening and continuing to make the M64 experience better with every update. One many of you have been waiting for: rumble support for the 8BitDo is finally here. 

Thank you for sticking with us through the fine-tuning, as promised there will be more soon.😊

Hi Everyone,

We’ve added changelogs so you can track all the latest updates, fixes, and improvements for both the console and controller firmware.

You can check out the release notes here:

• Console Firmware Changelog
• Controller Firmware Changelog

Hi everyone, 

We have a new firmware update coming within the next few days. We have resolved the remaining audio issues reported with certain displays and capture cards. M64’s HDMI compatibility will be better in the next update, specifically fixing the no-audio issue affecting some of you. We’ll post an update in this subreddit as soon as it's live. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we work quickly to find a fix, and a special thanks to those who helped with troubleshooting.

This is a reminder to redeem your tokens today! Any discount codes earned by redeeming your tokens before tomorrow will remain valid for one year and can be used on future purchases (including the M64 and M64 Pro Controller).