ModRetro M64 N64-Compatible Console Goes on Sale for 42,100 Yen
The ModRetro M64 offers a faithful N64 experience with modern conveniences like 4K output and wireless updates, appealing to retro gamers seeking accuracy without original hardware.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
ModRetro has started selling the ModRetro M64, a compatible console for Nintendo 64 that supports original cartridges and controllers. It outputs up to 4K via HDMI, includes CRT filters and overclocking, and is region-free. The price is 42,100 yen. Four compatible games are also available.
The ModRetro M64 is now on sale at the official ModRetro website for 42,100 yen. The console is built around a 16nm AMD Artix UltraScale+ FPGA and is designed to reproduce original gameplay timing and audio. It supports video output at 720p, 1080p, 1440p, and 4K on modern TVs, and includes CRT-style filters and an overclocking mode.
It is region-free for NTSC and PAL games, and includes a built-in Memory Expansion Pak and Controller Pak. The fanless design keeps operation silent. The console supports wireless or wired updates for future features and peripherals. Four compatible games are also on sale: Xeno Crisis, Buck Bumble, Xibalba 64, and Extreme-G: Turbo Fusion, each for 9,200 yen, or 32,900 yen for the set.
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