The ModRetro M64 is a modern FPGA-based Nintendo 64 console with 4K HDMI output

The ModRetro M64 is a modern, FPGA-based recreation of the original Nintendo 64 console, designed to play original game cartridges on modern 4K displays. Priced at $229.99, the device features a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that replicates the original hardware, allowing for accurate gameplay and 4K upscaling. While the console does not include a controller, it is compatible with original Nintendo 64 controllers, as well as specific third-party options like the ModRetro custom controller and Hyperkin Captain. The M64 includes a built-in eject mechanism and a cartridge slot light that illuminates when the system is powered on. Users can configure display settings, including scanlines and CRT filters, via an on-screen menu accessible through a dedicated dial on the console. The system also supports Wi-Fi for over-the-air firmware updates. Although most games are compatible, the manufacturer maintains a database of titles with known issues, such as occasional frame rate drops or crashes, which are currently being addressed through ongoing firmware development. The console does not currently support ROM files directly, requiring physical cartridges or flash carts for operation.

The ModRetro M64 uses an FPGA to replicate the original Nintendo 64 hardware for modern 4K displays. The console is compatible with original Nintendo 64 controllers and specific third-party wired or wireless alternatives.

Users can adjust display settings like scanlines and CRT filters through an on-screen menu controlled by a physical dial. The M64 supports Wi-Fi for over-the-air firmware updates to improve game compatibility and system performance.

The console requires physical cartridges or flash carts to play games, as it does not support direct ROM file loading. The manufacturer maintains a public database tracking game compatibility and known issues for the M64.