COMPUTEX 2026: AMD FPGA Technology Powers ModRetro’s New M64 Console for Authentic N64 Gaming
AMD’s Artix UltraScale+ FPGA technology will power ModRetro’s upcoming M64 console, enabling hardware-level recreation of the Nintendo 64 experience. The FPGA-based system aims to deliver lower latency and greater accuracy than traditional software emulation while supporting original N64 game cartridges.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Retro gaming hardware maker ModRetro has announced that its upcoming M64 console, designed to play original Nintendo 64 cartridges, will be powered by AMD’s Artix™ UltraScale+™ FPGA technology, enabling what the company describes as a highly authentic recreation of the classic gaming experience.
The M64 is ModRetro’s latest FPGA-based gaming system and follows the launch of the Chromatic handheld, which was built to support original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. With the M64, the company is now targeting Nintendo 64 enthusiasts looking to revisit classic titles on modern hardware while retaining the feel and responsiveness of the original console.
At the core of the M64 is an AMD Artix UltraScale+ FPGA, which recreates the behavior of the original N64 hardware by emulating chip logic directly at the hardware level. Unlike traditional software emulation, FPGA-based systems are designed to deliver greater accuracy and lower input latency, helping preserve gameplay characteristics that are often difficult to replicate through software alone.
ModRetro says its approach focuses on preserving the original gaming experience, from controller responsiveness to on-screen performance. By reproducing hardware behavior rather than translating it through software, the company aims to provide a more faithful representation of classic Nintendo 64 gameplay.
“AMD Artix UltraScale+ FPGA technology is helping redefine what is possible in retro gaming by enabling developers to re-create original hardware behavior with extraordinary precision,” said Sumit Shah, Senior Director of the Adaptive & Embedded Computing Group at AMD. “By emulating chip logic directly at the hardware level, ModRetro can preserve the authenticity of classic play while bringing these iconic experiences forward for a new generation of gamers.”
The announcement highlights the growing role of FPGA technology in the retro gaming market, where enthusiasts increasingly seek hardware solutions that preserve original gameplay experiences while offering the convenience and reliability of modern systems.
ModRetro has not yet announced a release date for the M64 console.