M64 Console Revealed: Here's Your First Look At The Hardware And Controller

"The most striking feature here is an entirely translucent plastic shell that allows you to peek into the inner workings of the machine, but like its primary source of inspiration, it features four controller ports in the front, a large power button, what appears to be a dial for the menu function, and a slot to insert original N64 cartridges."

"The controller for the M64 is also very similar to the one that came with the N64, featuring a trident-shaped design, an array of face buttons, a D-pad, and a thumbstick in the center. Like the console, the controller's shell is also made of translucent plastic on the top half, with a solid grey bottom half. This is a similar approach to the one ModRetro took with its Game Boy successor, the ModRetro Chromatic."

"The M64 aims to offer an authentic gaming experience alongside modern experiences. The system uses an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) to authentically replicate the N64's performance, which is considered by enthusiasts to be the best option for playing retro games in HD via HDMI on a modern television. The M64 is arriving after the launch of the Analogue 3D. Analogue's modernized N64 has reopened preorders, but prices have increased due to tariffs."

ModRetro's M64 reproduces the classic Nintendo 64 form with modern updates, featuring an entirely translucent top shell that reveals internal components. The front hosts four controller ports, a large power button, a menu dial, and a slot for original N64 cartridges. The accompanying controller retains the N64's trident layout with face buttons, D-pad, and a central thumbstick, using translucent plastic on its upper shell and solid grey below. The console uses an FPGA to replicate N64 hardware for HDMI output and high-definition play. The M64 follows other ModRetro designs like the Chromatic and will carry a $200 preorder price, undercutting Analogue's updated $270 launch price for new orders.

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