• Cloud Chromatic with gorilla glass front view
  • Side view of Cloud Chromatic showing link cable port
  • Back view of Cloud Chromatic showing Tetris cartridge inserted
  • Side view of Cloud Chromatic showing volume wheel and menu button
  • Bottom view of Cloud Chromatic
  • Cloud Chromatic top view with IR window
  • ModRetro AA batteries installed in a Cloud Chromatic

CHROMATIC

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Color: Cloud
Display: Gorilla
Scratch-resistant with excellent drop resistance.
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Chromatic is the ultimate cartridge console for people who simply want to game. No downloads, no logins, no interruptions–just plug in a cartridge and start playing. It’s gaming the way it used to be: simple, focused, and fun.

Built with premium materials and powered by modern hardware, Chromatic is made to last and delivers exceptional performance for every gaming session. It's fully compatible with original Game Boy® and Game Boy Color® cartridges, so your old collection still has a home. Its growing library includes newly developed titles along with remastered and re-released classics from the Game Boy era and beyond.

Every Chromatic comes bundled with Tetris® for Chromatic free of charge.

  • Chromatic
  • Chromatic Tetris® Cartridge
  • 3x AA ModRetro Batteries
  • Plays Original Cartridges – Fully compatible with Game Boy®and Game Boy Color® games.
  • New & Remastered Games – Enjoy original titles created for Chromatic, plus re-releases and enhanced classics.
  • Pixel-Perfect Display – Built from scratch by ModRetro for one purpose–Chromatic’s display is the only way to view Game Boy games as the original artists intended.
  • Durable Build – Lightweight magnesium shell that’s tough, built to last, and cool to the touch.
  • Multiplayer Support – ModRetro Link Cable lets you play head-to-head with friends, just like the old days.
  • Dual Power Options – Use AA batteries or swap in the ModRetro Rechargeable Power Core.
  • Native Video Streaming – Record or stream gameplay directly to your Mac or PC via USB-C. Also compatible with Discord and Oculus Quest®.
  • Updateable Cartridges – Patch your ModRetro games directly through Chromatic without any extra hardware using Cart Clinic (available in Downloads).
  • Low Latency Gameplay – Millisecond-level match to original GameBoy® hardware.
  • USB Passthrough Charging – Play without batteries when plugged in.

Fully compatible with original Game Boy®, Game Boy Color® and ModRetro Cartridges.

Free shipping available in select regions when the order value meets the minimum:

  • US: $199+
  • UK: £299+
  • EU: €329+
  • AU: $530 AUD+
  • CA: $430 CAD+
  • JP: ¥52,000+
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Authentic Gameplay

Compatible with Game Boy®, Game Boy Color®, and ModRetro cartridges. Enjoy responsive D-pad controls, tactile buttons, and perfect input latency.

Perfect Display

Equipped with the world’s only 160×144 pixel sunlight-readable backlit display, Chromatic delivers pixel-perfect clarity exactly as classic game developers intended. It’s sharp, authentic, and works in all conditions, indoors or out.

Premium Build Quality

Chromatic’s shell is crafted from lightweight, durable magnesium for a rock solid, cool-touch feel. Choose Gorilla Glass for scratch resistance and excellent drop protection or opt for Sapphire for near diamond hardness.

Stream Your Gameplay

Stream directly to your Mac, PC, or Oculus Quest® via USB-C. Perfect for sharing live gameplay with friends on Discord or recording content.

Chromatic Bubble Letters Stars Doodle Decorative Frame

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

First-Edition Chromatic

CHROMATIC

Chromatic Tetris Cart

CHROMATIC TETRIS CARTRIDGE

Chromatic AA Batteries

3x AA MODRETRO BATTERIES

ModRetro Chromatic Analogue Pocket Game Boy Color
Display 160×144
Exact resolution original games were designed for 		1600×1440
Not 1:1 with original games (scaling required) 		160×144
Exact resolution original games were designed for
Backlit check check x
Shell Material Metal Plastic Plastic
Games Included gift Tetris included x x
Streaming check warning Extra dock required x
Original Game Boy Layout check x check
Battery Life 19 hrs 6-10hrs 10 hrs
Games Compatibility GB, GBC, ModRetro Games GB, GBC, ModRetro Games, GBA GB, GBC, ModRetro Games
Price Starts at $199.99 (New) $249.99 (New) $50–$100 (Used)
$150–$200 (With Modding)

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Product Details

display

Display

  • 160X144 pixel 2.56” IPS backlit LCD
  • Gorilla glass or sapphire display
audio

Audio

  • Custom ultra-loud speaker module
  • 3.5mm headphone output
power

Power

  • Comes with 3x AA batteries for ultimate flexibility
  • Also compatible with ModRetro Rechargeable Power Core, charges through console
data

Data

  • FPGA-based architecture
  • Backwards compatible link cable port
  • Backwards compatible IR link
  • USB-C lagless video out to PC, Mac, or Oculus Quest®
compatibility

Compatibility

  • Compatible with Game Boy® and Game Boy Color® game cartridges
  • Compatible with Chromatic game cartridges
specs

Specs

  • Console: 5.2x3x1.2 inches, 6.2 oz
  • Magnesium alloy thixomolded shell
  • PBT buttons
  • Charm attachment point
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607 reviews
  • Jesse L.
    Verified Buyer
    8 minutes ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great handheld gaming system!

    I have had my gameboy color for 27 years. Still works but having a backlit screen is awesome! Feels great in your hands as well. Can finally retire the gameboy color now. It feels like the mod retro will also stand the test of time!

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  • John R.
    Verified Buyer
    47 minutes ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Outstanding!

    It takes me back 30+ years when I was a kid playing with my first Gameboy. To my recollection, it feels more like an original Gameboy than a Gameboy Color size wise, but I think that's a positive since the Gameboy Color is on the small side for my now adult hands.

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  • Scotty B.
    Verified Buyer
    1 hour ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Frickin Awesome

    This really brings old tech back to life. I'm all in with mod retro revitalizing retro consoles by adding modernity to nostalgia. I can't wait for what else they plan on bringing to the table

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  • Bradley S.
    Verified Buyer
    1 hour ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing

    The nostalgia hit is real. Except with much better sound and visibility. Breathing new life into what has been boxed up for years.

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  • Alexandru M.
    Verified Buyer
    2 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing device

    As a dedicated collector of Nintendo games, I was genuinely impressed by the build quality of the Chromatic. It delivers a simple yet outstanding experience, allowing me to replay my old Game Boy titles in a way that feels even more premium than on the original hardware.

    Overall, it’s an exceptional device.

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