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.

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Polymega maker Playmaji has published an update on the status of its products following complaints from people who have had pre-orders in place for months, if not years.

According to the company, the EM01 Power Element Module Set, EM02 Super Element Module Set, EM03 Mega Element Module Set, EM04 Turbo Element Module Set, EM05 Ultra Element Module Set, RC05 Ultra Retro Controller and WC02 Universal Wireless Controller are all in stock and ship within 3-5 days.

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Update : Playmaji has revealed that it has worked out a deal which will see the missing games restored after the next system update:

Original Story : Polymega's much-hyped system update 1.1.30 may have introduced support for the EM05 Ultra module, but it has introduced other, less welcome features – some of which we've reported on previously.

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Polymega's delayed system update may have given owners a chance to play N64 games (and side-load Game Boy titles), but it has a few hidden surprises which people are finding a little less welcome.

Neo Geo CD emulation has been impacted by a speed bug, which means that games now run too slowly. A setting to boost the game speed up results in missing visuals (as shown in the tweet reply below).

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Originally announced back in 2017 as the RetroBlox, Polymega has endured a fairly tumultuous journey to market. While the system's objective has always been the same – to offer players the chance to access software for a wide range of cartridge and CD-based retro consoles in one place – we've seen a lot of changes over the past few years. FPGA support was dropped early on, something which caused a lot of consternation amongst potential buyers accustomed to the impeccable performance of Analogue's excellent Super Nt and Mega Sg, and then the system missed its proposed 'early 2019' release window.

Pre-orders opened, but the launch was pushed back again and once more at the close of 2020, and then there was the double-whammy of the Coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest in Myanmar – the Southeast Asian location where California-based Playmaji, the team behind the Polymega, has chosen to manufacture the console. As a result, the system has been hindered by crippling component shortages and frustrating delays.

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Polymega's N64 module allows users to install Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to their system, thanks to the N64's Transfer Pak.

The Transfer Pak was originally intended to allow connectivity between N64 and Game Boy software, but, when connected to a controller on the Polymega, it allows you to dump the game ROM to the system's internal storage.

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The latest Polymega system update has revealed that arcade games are coming to the modular console via its digital game store, known as the Polymega Game Shop.

A digital offering of some form has been on the cards since before the Polymega launched, but this is the first confirmation that coin-op games will be included.

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A few weeks behind schedule, and Polymega's v1.1.30 update is finally live.

The headline news is that the EM05 Ultra Module is finally supported. Many of those who had pre-ordered the N64 module received their units last week, only to discover that, without the firmware update, the modules were useless.

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Atari's latest financial report has shed some light on the company's relationship with Polymega maker Playmaji (thanks, Destructoid).

Earlier this year, Atari revealed that it was partnering with Playmaji to create special 'Element Modules' for its modular retro gaming console but also confirmed it would be making a "minority investment" in the firm, which has struggled to get Polymega units into the hands of customers who pre-ordered it years ago.

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Update : As many of you have noticed, Playmaji didn't hit its proposed target date for the next Polymega firmware update.

We got in touch and were told the following:

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The units will apparently ship with the Polymega Universal Wireless Controller (2nd Gen), too

Update : Polymega pre-orders finally appear to be shipping out to customers in larger numbers than was previously the case.

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Atari and Playmaji, Inc – maker of the modular Polymega console – have announced a "strategic collaboration" which will see the pair work together on "innovative retro hardware and software initiatives."

The most obvious benefit of this agreement is the fact that owners of the beleaguered Atari VCS system will be able to use the upcoming Polymega App and Polymega Remix add-on. "This will effectively provide all of the functionality of a Polymega console to Atari VCS owners," reads the press release.

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Polymega maker Playmaji has just revealed the most dramatic shift in the history of its retro-focused modular system: a downloadable application which will allow players to get the (almost) same experience using other devices – including computers, phones and tablets.

This app will allow Playmaji to leverage its slick UI, powerful emulators and robust game database without expecting users to shell out for expensive hardware – hardware which the company has historically struggled to get into the hands of its customers. For those who are lucky enough to already own a Polymega, it brings with it the ability to back-up your collection in the cloud and share your progress across different devices.

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Playmaji – the company behind the Polymega console – has been teasing some big news for this month, but it has now had to push its "massive" announcement back to the end of February.

For those of you who aren't aware, the Polymega is an all-in-one solution for retro gamers and plays cartridges and CDs for a wide range of systems via software emulation. Physical games can be played using 'Element Modules', which are sold separately from the base unit. You can download your games to internal storage to create a library of vintage classics.

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Polymega maker Playmaji has announced that its N64 module has entered mass production ahead of a spring 2023 launch.

The module, which will allow Polymega owners to play and install N64 games on their system, was announced around this time last year. It will feature four controller ports on the front, and will ship with its own N64-style pad (but you'll be able to use your existing controllers if you wish to).

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Polymega manufacturer Playmaji has admitted that the production of its all-in-one retro system has been reduced to a crawl due to lead time issues on key components.

In a statement on Twitter, the official Polymega account said: "Unfortunately we're still experiencing long lead times which is hindering the manufacture of our base units." When quizzed on the current level of production, the account replied: "These severe lead times are for any production at all. 50 units a month would actually be fantastic at this point. We're at the mercy of our manufacturer not being able to mass-produce units. We may get some very small batches in the meantime but nothing concrete."

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Update : As promised, Playmaji has released Polymega System Software Update v1.1.22, and you can download it to your console right now.

The headline news is that N64 titles are now in the database and GameShark codes work, but there are a few other minor additions.

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Playmaji's Polymega console is, in many ways, the dream retro gaming system. It uses emulation and optional modules to replicate the performance of systems like the SNES, Mega Drive / Genesis, PlayStation and Saturn, and has a massive built-in database which allows you to 'dump' your collection, iTunes-style.

The big issue with the Polymega at present is that the machine is incredibly hard to get hold of. Following lengthy delays, it finally started shipping out to those who had pre-ordered a few years ago, but many are still waiting for their system and communication between customers and Playmaji has been inconsistent at best.

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The Polymega's journey to market hasn't been a smooth one by any stretch of the imagination, with some customers still waiting to get their hands on the system they laid down cash for many moons ago – but now the product is finally out there, there's been a lot of speculation about where it could potentially go next.

We already know that an N64 module is in development, but one system that fans have constantly been asking about is the Sega Dreamcast.

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Playmaji's retro all-in-one console, Polymega, is due its next big update very soon, and with it, it will bring even more support for SNES and Super Famicom games.

While the updated games support for one of Nintendo's best ever consoles is enough on its own, Playmaji is bringing a slew of changes to its retro system, including a Recovery Mode, Power Save Mode, a new audio player, and tons of small quality-of-life updates that will help spruce up the system and its usability.

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Polymega's latest firmware update arrives today and brings with it some much-requested features – as well as some unexpected ones.

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Playmaji's modular retro-gaming platform Polymega will be getting N64 support, we can exclusively reveal.

The all-in-one console – which has finally found its way into the hands of customers this year after a prolonged delay – will be getting a new EM05 'Ultra' module soon, complete with a controller designed by Retro-Bit, based on its popular Tribute64 pad. In case you weren't aware, Polymega already supports original NES, SNES, Mega Drive / Genesis and TG-16 / PC-Engine games via its optional 'Element Modules', and the base unit itself can play CD games for the Mega CD, Saturn, PlayStation, TG-16 / PC-Engine CD and Neo Geo CD.

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Polymega – the all-in-one retro console capable of playing a wide range of cartridge and CD-based classic systems – has certainly taken its time coming to market. It was originally announced way back in 2017, and pre-orders opened in September 2018.

However, a series of delays have impacted the production of the console since then, leaving many disappointed – and that's not even mentioning the issue Walmart which saw customers having their orders cancelled when the relationship between the retailer and Playmaji, the maker of Polymega, broke down.

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The Polymega is a remarkable system capable of running original software for consoles such as the SNES, Mega Drive, PC Engine and even Sega Saturn – but while the unit itself lives up to its potential, creator Playmaji has had something of a nightmare when it comes to actually getting it into the hands of people who pre-ordered it back in 2018.

The machine was heavily delayed and Playmaji faced an issue with North American retailer Walmart, via which many thousands of customers had placed their orders. The latest issue is related to the ongoing civil unrest in Myanmar, where the Polymega is being manufactured.

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What a rollercoaster ride the Polymega has been. When it was first announced the excitement was palpable; here was an all-in-one solution for retro fans which would allow them to harness their existing collection of games and play them with modern creature comforts, such as save states, patches and HD output. Such an epic venture was always going to be prone to some delays, but Polymega has been pushed back more than once, with its latest (tentative) release window being February (yes, the month just gone).

The machine has missed this revised release window, with reports from Japan suggesting that production has been delayed by the ongoing civil unrest in Myanmar. NK Trading Co., Ltd., the Japanese distributor of the system, has stated that "satisfactory supply cannot be provided"; it is also citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a contributing factor. NK Trading is aiming for a shipment within the year (it's not known if this refers to the calendar year or the financial year, the latter of which ends at the start of April) but notes that it is, at present, "difficult to predict an accurate schedule." It was reported that this production delay is also believed to impact North American and European orders.

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