If you're still rocking an N64 with a CD64 drive, this BIOS update (v1.30) is basically a must-have. It’s not flashy—just quietly fixes a bunch of compatibility quirks with ROMs that used to freeze or glitch out. I threw on some obscure Japanese imports after installing, and they actually booted properly for once.

The menu feels a little snappier too, though let’s be real—you’re still waiting on that disc drive whir. But hey, for a 25-year-old piece of hardware, it’s weirdly satisfying to squeeze out a bit more reliability. Just don’t expect miracles with those sketchy third-party game discs.