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Chromatic + Tetris Bundle
Cloud, Gorilla
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
110 Reviews

CHROMATIC

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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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Color: Cloud
Display: Gorilla
Scratch-resistant with excellent drop resistance.
  • FREE SHIPPING IN SELECT REGIONS
  • 1-YEAR WARRANTY
  • 30-DAY RETURNS

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: $225+
  • 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

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
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 110 reviews
110 reviews
  • Jean-Marc G.
    Verified Buyer
    16 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfection!

    The console is just perfect. The screen is so beautiful and the colours are great.

    I really like the option for game recording.

    You can update the software, which keeps improvements afterwards, which is neat!

    The game is fine. I'm not a hard core Tetris gamer, but it is what it is: Tetris. It's looking good.

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  • Nickolas P.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect Retro Handheld

    The ultimate GBC. Pocketable size, dense alloy shell, the perfect screen with Sapphire glass. AA battery and rechargeable pack hotswap is genius. Cart clinic is genius. Easy plug-n-play streaming is genius. Just a genius handheld device all around. And the version of Tetris packed in is top notch!

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  • Richard S.
    Verified Buyer
    3 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    This is one of the best handhelds I own

    I have been very impressed with the built quality and play experience of the Chromatic. I was able to get in on the first round of preorders and everything came through as expected. I am looking forward to supporting future Modretro products.

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  • Julian U.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Pure nostalgia !

    The Chromatic nails what modern retro should be. It plays original Game Boy and Color cartridges with a bright, crisp screen, excellent buttons, and no lag. Build quality is solid, and the USB-C charging makes it practical for daily play. It feels like what the Game Boy always wanted to be. Whether you’re diving back into your old library or discovering it for the first time, the Chromatic delivers the experience perfectly. It’s pure handheld joy for any retro fan.

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  • Bohang P.
    Verified Buyer
    6 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    BEST GAME BOY

    Dream come true.

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