Ed64 Plus Firmware May 2026

Many users ask: Can I run EverDrive 64 firmware on ED64 Plus?

No. The ED64 Plus uses different memory mapping and a different CPLD configuration. Attempting to flash official EverDrive OS will instantly brick the cart. ed64 plus firmware

However, the community OS v2.0 deliberately mimics the look and feel of EverDrive 64 OS 2.12. It even supports the same folder structure (ED64/, SAVE/, etc.). Many users ask: Can I run EverDrive 64

Feature comparison (after community firmware): | Feature | ED64 Plus (v2.0) | EverDrive 64 X7 | |--------|-----------------|-----------------| | Save states | Limited (unstable) | Full support | | Real-time clock | No | Yes (for Animal Forest) | | In-game reset menu | No | Yes | | Cheats (GameShark) | Partial | Full | | Price | ~$50 | ~$175 | Copy the OS file to the root of the SD card

Copy the OS file to the root of the SD card.

Copy the /ED64P/ folder to the root of the SD card.

Insert SD card into ED64 Plus and boot the N64.

The cart will detect the new OS file and may prompt “Update OS? (A/B)”. Press A to update.

Wait 10–15 seconds. Do not power off during update.

Upon reboot, the new firmware version should appear in the menu.

| Feature | ED64 Plus | EverDrive 64 X5/X7 | |---------|-----------|---------------------| | Price | ~$40–50 | ~$100–200 | | Save states | Unstable | Stable (X7 only) | | 64DD support | No | X7 only | | USB dev mode | No | Yes (X7) | | OS updates | Community only | Official (Krikzz) | | Real-time clock | Partial | Yes (X7) | | Build quality | Lower | High |

Verdict: The ED64 Plus hardware is a budget-friendly clone of the EverDrive 64, but out of the box, its firmware is lackluster. However, thanks to the open-source community, the custom firmware transforms this budget cart into a powerhouse that rivals official hardware.

Most ED64 Plus units come pre-flashed with a working core. For 95% of users, "updating" simply means updating the Menu OS and the SD Card Files, rather than flashing the FPGA chip.