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ModRetro Unveils $199 M64: 4K Gaming for N64 Cartridges

11/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

ModRetro unveiled the M64, a translucent console compatible with Nintendo 64 cartridges.
The M64 delivers 4K gaming via a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) that replicates the original hardware.
The device includes 4 controller ports, a power button, and a menu dial, priced at $199.
Palmer Luckey founded ModRetro, aiming for an authentic experience while teasing cartridge-based games.
The full reveal is planned for Black Friday, with mass production already underway.

History

Historical Context

The Nintendo 64, launched in 1996, marked a significant shift in gaming with its 3D graphics and cartridge format, selling nearly 33 million units worldwide. Its flagship title, Super Mario 64, revolutionized platform gaming and set new standards for 3D design. The resurgence of retro gaming, exemplified by ModRetro's M64, underscores the lasting impact of these innovations on contemporary gaming culture.

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Story summary

ModRetro unveiled the M64, a translucent console compatible with Nintendo 64 cartridges.
The M64 delivers 4K gaming via a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) that replicates the original hardware.
The device includes 4 controller ports, a power button, and a menu dial, priced at $199.
Palmer Luckey founded ModRetro, aiming for an authentic experience while teasing cartridge-based games.
The full reveal is planned for Black Friday, with mass production already underway.

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