ModRetro M64 Sales Begin Tomorrow Morning

ModRetro is a console manufacturer that recreates classic platforms with new tech and focused design. They are mainly known for the Chromatic, a juiced-up handheld that plays like a Game Boy, but ModRetro has spent years working on the M64. The company was founded by Palmer Luckey and has hosted limited edition collaborations with Anduril.

The M64 plays original Nintendo 64 cartridges on modern TVs using a custom FPGA chip, with a 5-second boot time and 4K capable output. It comes in purple, green, clear, and red, and Palmer Luckey has confirmed units ship starting July 28, meaning this looks like a day-one stockpile rather than a slow-rolling preorder. That matters for resellers: a hard launch with existing inventory has the potential for a day one sellout, and sellouts are what drive early secondary market demand.

The controller is the other half of the equation. It runs $90 on its own, features driftless TMR thumbsticks and wireless play with low input latency, and ModRetro has been clear it is not an afterthought. Expect most buyers to want console and controller together, which puts a full setup north of $280 before tax.

ModRetro has stepped up their marketing in recent weeks, including a booth at SDCC showing off the console’s features and reviews coming in the for the controller as a “perfect 10”.

We are not calling this a guaranteed flip, but the parallels to past ModRetro and Analogue drops are worth watching. ModRetro’s Anduril Chromatic bundle sold out twice and is now trading well above retail, and Analogue’s similarly positioned N64 clone cleared hundreds in profit per unit after fees during its own launch window. If tomorrow’s announcement reveals a limited launch edition of the console or controller, that is the piece to prioritize first.

Refund-wise, ModRetro allows returns within 30 days but charges an unspecified restocking fee, and the policy does not explicitly say whether the M64 qualifies. Check for a final sale disclaimer at checkout tomorrow before you commit to multiple units.

This has real flip potential, especially if a limited color or bundle gets announced tomorrow, but it is not a sure thing. Watch the 8:30 AM stream first, then decide how many units to chase.

If you are still on the fence or you just don’t want to commit too much capital, we recommend going for the controllers. These offer a lower entry point of $90 and have the potential to be just as lucrative as the consoles, if not more.