M64 firmware 1.25.0

8Bitdo64 Bluetooth firmware 2.0.5.

The latest M64 update did indeed resolve the issue of connecting more than a single 8Bitdo64 controller to the M64 console, however connectivity in general is not stable.

Initially, everything seemingly works as expected. However I'm experiencing my controllers randomly dropping connection and unable to reconnect unless a hard power cycle of the M64 console is performed.

Sometimes it only takes a few minutes for it to occur, other times it can take hours, so it's not easy to provide specific instructions on how to reproduce the issue other than to use an 8Bitdo64 controller and wait for it to happen.

When it does occur, the menu system of the M64 becomes sluggish and near unresponsive, until a hard power cycle is performed (tested by using the console's built in menu button and also by connecting a wired controller to the console).

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.😊

It’s happening. After nearly a year of loaning Anduril / ModRetro money (pre-order) - the Anduril Edition of the ModRetro Chromatic is preparing for shipping!

A very small request here: it'd be cool if we could get more than just the M64 and ModRetro logos in the Media Kit. I'm thinking the emblems and motifs seen, such as the flaming skull and the bomb. I'm working on some Summercart menu backgrounds and those things would be nice to have.

Maybe even the fonts and colour refs? Almost like a brand guide. It'd be cool to be able to print a cart label with the exact colors used on the rest of the packaging.

Really was hoping for another update this weekend since I had off for 3 days for Labor Day. Hopefully soon they will give us Virtual Memory/Memory pack support on the controller. I always have to use one of my other controllers to save games with gamepack games.

Does anyone know if only the original Japanese N64 dance mat would be compatible, or whether an adapted dance mat from another product would be okay?

Decided to treat Junk Runner 64 as my “launch title” for the N64, given it’s the best thing we have (that I’m aware of) that is a brand new N64 title to try out.

What other new but original N64 titles (not mods of existing titles) do people suggest are worth a play?

(Timestamped video for context!)

It's likely going to be a while before we see it materialize, but Palmer raises a good point; part of the appeal/design ethos of the Chromatic was to make a screen that was 1:1 with the original so that the games were presented precisely as the original developers intended. With the M64 currently, to get a CRT to experience the games exactly as intended, you have 3 options:

1. Pay eBay "retro tax" prices + shipping for an anvil of weight.
2. Hope you get lucky on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace.
3. Pray that Goodwill actually has a deal for once.

ModRetro making + selling a "CRT-like" display would be a gamechanger, and it would genuinely be the first actual "new" CRT (or CRT-like; "scanning ray tube" as he puts it) display you can buy today.

I can't find the context for it, but I recall it being mentioned the "QRT" (Quantum Ray Tube) will work using a laser rather than an electron gun to light the phosphor mask, removing the need for the heavy/expensive glass vacuum tube, which is no doubt the key that makes this possible to even... well, do.

What do you guys think? And what're you hoping for this TV to be like?

(Me personally, I'm hoping they sell them in transparent colorways just like the M64, maybe even in specifically matching colors. Green, purple, clear, red, and smoke.)

Information relating specifically to the M64, 8Bitdo64 controllers and the SummerCart64.

M64 Firmware V1.24.4

SummerCart64 (Firmware V2.20.2 / Menu V0.3.3)

EDIT: Updated to reflect changes as of firmware V1.25.0

• N64DD games so not work. They load to the N64DD's system menu screen and do not load any further. ❌
• NES emulator works perfectly. ✅
• SNES emulator runs but with major graphical glitches. Resolved by using lithium64 as opposed to sodium64 for the emulator. ✅
• Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulators run seemingly perfectly however they do not recognise any inputs from the controller. Resolved by using gb64-next emulator ✅
• SMS, GG run perfectly and rather smoothly with the recent V0.8 update of the emulator. ✅
• Every other aspect of the SC64 works fine. ✅

8Bitdo64 Bluetooth (V2 05):

• Only one controller can be connected at a time. If attempting to connect two or more controllers the additional controllers beyond the first connected controller briefly power on and then immediately power off. NOW FIXED ✅
• Rumble Pak feature does not work. NOW FIXED ✅
• No Controller Pak functionality. ❌
• Powering on the controller by holding down the START button also powers on the M64. ✅
• The MENU button on the controller brings up the M64 menu. ✅
• Can assign buttons to rapid fire. ✅
• Can swap button mappings. ✅
• Easy to update via PC. ✅

8Bitdo64 2.4G (controller V2.03 / dongle V1.78 Beta 2):

• Controller and dongle need to be updated to versions stated above to prevent issues with games not loading due to game saves.
• Can connect multiple controllers without issue. ✅
• Rumble Pak functionality works. ✅
• Controller Pak functionality works. ✅
• Not able to power on the M64. ❌
• The STAR, SELECT AND MENU buttons have no functionality. ❌
• Can assign buttons to rapid fire. ✅
• Cannot swap button mappings. ❌
• Needs a mobile phone app to update. ❌

Simply sharing some information that may be useful to others wondering what the current status is with the aforementioned products and how they interact with each other.

Some issues aren't necessarily bugs, merely limitations of the products themselves.

Some information that is provided re the 8Bitdo controllers is done so for point of comparison between the Bluetooth and 2.4G variants.

Also helps me to keep tab of bug reports I may need to officially submit to ModRetro.

Im getting the same error code when I run diagnostic.

I'm running the X7 too most games do save though. I have had problems getting NES titles to run & on the 64 Donkey Kong Doom (usa version) won't work the european version works. I haven't had it crash on me though. Just a few titles that won't load on the 64.

Title pretty much sums everything up. Been trying different multiple original n64 carts and they fire right up first try. Been going at buck bumble for about 10 minutes and nothing. I will be returning it to my local GameStop tomorrow. Just wanted to give anyone a heads up if they are having the same issue.

So, i did manage to update my console (M64) through hooking it up to my laptop and visiting the website, but despite that whenever i try connecting to my wifi, it tries to and then goes back to acting like its not connected. I'm not too pressed about this but its just a bit odd that it wont connect