Polymega's N64 Module Sells Out, New Stock Coming In June

Base systems still in stock

by Damien McFerran Tue 26th Mar 2024

Polymega's N64 Module Sells Out, New Stock Available In June 1 — *Image: Damien McFerran / Time Extension*

Polymega maker Playmaji has revealed that it has sold out of its EM05 Ultra Element Module – the bolt-on accessory that allows users to run N64 titles.

The module went on sale earlier this year and allows you to use physical N64 cartridges and controllers with the Polymega all-in-one retro system.

The good news is that Playmaji expects more stock to arrive in June.

The company has also stressed that, after years of delays, the base unit is currently in stock and expected to ship within 3 to 5 days of ordering.

Damien has been writing professionally about tech and video games since 2007 and oversees all of Hookshot Media's sites from an editorial perspective. He's also the editor of Time Extension, the network's newest site, which – paradoxically – is all about gaming's past glories.

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TeamBigRig
Tue 26th Mar 2024

The N64 module has been very disappointing for me. I hope a software update will fix the issues in having. So far I've had acouple of problems such as the system rebooting each time I try a load a game (which requires a reset of the PM), audio issues if a game does load (resetting the game does fix this), but the main problem I have is that there seems to be a stutter of some kind (as if the game data is being loaded off a disc, like when the lazer moves to load in new data). I think this (or something else) is making some games unplayable like Banjo-Kazooie because it will unregister me holding the Z button for when I'm using the Talon Trot, which causes Kazooie to go back into her backpack and Banjo to squat down.

The NES and Sega modules are great. The SNES module has a lot of lag, which in hoping they can fix via an update.

Edit: In general I wish more wireless controllers were supported. For the N64 only my Retro Fighter Wireless Brawler64 is supported. I have the NSO N64 controller and 8Bitdos Wireless PCB replacement for my OG controller that can connect to RetroTime's N64 BlueRetro adapter, but neither one works. I prefer the OG trident controller, but will make due with the Brawler64.

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Gerald
Wed 27th Mar 2024

I’ve had the Polymega for over a month now, I am really enjoying the system at the moment. Saturn works very well. I had a few issues with Mega CD, that fixed with side loading original Bios.
For the N64, there were few glitches with the games I have, but after continuous play, those issues have disappeared.
Only issue I have is with Lylat Wars and Jet Force Gemini not working, but I expect this will be fixed in the next update.
Very much looking forward to the Light Gun later in the year. and more systems coming.

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Dramlin
Wed 27th Mar 2024

Polymega is the coolest console I've ever tried. I hope they end up being financially successful from all the work they have done. They have put countless hours into the design of the system and it shows.

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KainXavier
Fri 29th Mar 2024

I can't even use the stupid thing because my Polymega arrived with botched firmware out of the box. I contacted Playmaji two weeks ago and have yet to receive a response. It also appears I'm not the only one having this issue:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PolymegaHQ/comments/18xunzz/boot_loop_out_of_the_box/

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