We all want our hands on a ModRetro M64. That's taking some time, but the company is getting things rolling in production. Torin, CEO of ModRetro, dropped a post on Twitter to give everyone a briefing on the process. Check it out below, hopefully it won't be much longer. As per usual, GamingTrend will be ready to hit you with a review whenever we are able.
— ModRetro (@modretro) January 26, 2026
Hey it’s Torin, CEO of ModRetro.
It’s about time we send out an M64 update, so let’s jump right in.
Early production is almost done. Soon we’re moving into mass production, with some of those early production units going out to reviewers to take them for a test drive.
We've also officially decided to also offer red as a colorway at launch!
The M64 contains one of the most special PCBAs in any consumer hardware that we know of. Black pre-preg and a clear soldermask with gold traces. There is a reason you never see this – it’s expensive and takes forever, but the result is truly beautiful.
The M64 PCBA. Black pre-preg, clear soldermask, gold traces.
M64 will boot into gameplay in 4-5 seconds and contains an ultra low latency bluetooth device which pairs with our wired/wireless ultimate trident controller, which will come shortly after M64.
M64 is full of mechanical easter eggs. A hot pink hidden latch under the cartridge flaps can optionally keep them open all the time. An easy eject mechanism allows you to eject the cartridge without pulling the console off the ground. A special light pipe will uplight the cartridge so you can see your game art in the dark.
As you have come to expect from us, we will be continually working at a rapid pace on firmware after the device ships, and will tell you what’s in the pipeline as we go.
Our four colorways (we’ve officially decided to also offer red at launch!)
We’ll be sharing more soon, so get excited and dust off those cartridges :)
Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more ModRetro news and info!
