# Welcome to M64: Quick Start

> 1  Start by finding a place for your M64 Have access to a wall outlet and the display you want to use with your M64     2  Using the included power brick plu

Source: https://support.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-m64-quick-start-Hyi0MlhJzg

Last updated: 2026-07-24T18:29:34.258Z

  

1

Start by finding a place for your M64. Have access to a wall outlet and the display you want to use with your M64.

![M64 placement](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67995ea3b9bd549006863fa7/fdb1c361f1b6240591e2dab962e5434d.png)

2

Using the included power brick, plug the M64 into the power slot on the far left. Then using an HDMI™ cable connect the M64 to your display of choice.

![M64 power and HDMI connection](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67995ea3b9bd549006863fa7/441b41f42b5c99d77091fc05bc511254.png)

3

If you are using supported wired controllers, plug them into the front-facing controller ports.

![Controller insertion](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67995ea3b9bd549006863fa7/e34c789bbdfa676b628959755cdeb0d9.png)

4

Insert your cartridge of choice into the game slot.

![Cartridge insertion](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67995ea3b9bd549006863fa7/cfb76266cf97e39c603f553373108f44.png)

5

Press the power button to turn on the console. If this is your first start up you will see the following prompts:

1.  Please turn off any eco-mode on your TV
2.  Update your console for the best experience
3.  Open and close the M64 Menu with Start + Z or by holding down the console Menu Control
4.  If this is not your first time starting the M64, skip to [Navigating the UI](/en_us/welcome-to-m64-navigating-the-ui-S18x7xnJMx) for more information

![Power button and first startup screen](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67995ea3b9bd549006863fa7/de2b120103c1d52eacb51e4f03517e2f.png)

6

When you’re done playing, power off the console before removing your game cartridge. Press the “MODRETRO” cartridge ejector to eject the cartridge.

![Cartridge ejection](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67995ea3b9bd549006863fa7/1757c1e53cffb968da4db4aad810f306.png)

Ready to explore more? See [Navigating the UI](/us_en/welcome-to-m64-navigating-the-ui-S18x7xnJMx).