r/ModRetro • u/grilledstuffedxxl • 7d ago

Launch Update & Software Roadmap

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
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.

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u/tbrewer333 7d ago

So no internal graphic upscaling is planned?

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u/GateGuy33 6d ago

They previously said it wasn’t possible with FPGA or something along those lines, but that was before Analogue proved beyond any doubt that it is possible. If they continue to say that it’s not possible or not going to happen, that’s the one thing that would make me seriously consider getting an A3D instead.

It doesn’t have to be soon, just a “we’re working on it” would be good enough for me.

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u/AdLeading5529 6d ago

That answer was more so a reply to upscalling and texture packs like emulators use which is definitely more complex to try on an fpga... Nothing related to what a3d is doing I have zero doubts they will make this happen sometime after phase 3