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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
168 Reviews

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

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 168 reviews
168 reviews
  • Mark B.
    Verified Buyer
    12 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Second Chrome

    I have the 1st edition in black. Wanted a coloured version. Plays the same, looks amazing in green!

  • Jake V. D.
    Verified Buyer
    57 minutes ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Built to Last

    This is a fantastic Gameboy if you want everything from the original plus creature comforts like a backlit screen. The shell also feels great for larger hands and feels indestructible.

  • Richard W.
    Verified Buyer
    8 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Brilliant product

    I have four of these now! Never had any issues. Pure gaming, just like the old days. I have even managed to use the mod kit and found that easy to do and was fun. The sound is great the screens are great. I have both types of screens and for me, it's nice to know that one is more scratchproof than the other.

    But neither have had any marks or scratches yet anyway. Gameboy games and Gameboy colour games play beautifully.

  • Sam C.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    She is a Beauty!

    There isnt much to say save this is the perfect gameboy color, and I cant think of anyway in which it could be approved.

  • Steffen A.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Chromatic delivers the past at its absolute best.

    As an engineer who runs an electronics company fully capable of developing a device like this, I approached the ModRetro Chromatic with both curiosity and high expectations. It has exceeded them in every respect.

    The standout feature is unquestionably the display. It captures the exact resolution and visual character of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color, yet with modern-day clarity and readability that make playing an absolute joy. The experience is faithful but elevated — these classic games have never looked so good.

    Over the past week, I’ve revisited cartridges I owned decades ago and explored titles I missed the first time around. Each one feels fresh, vivid, and alive in a way I last experienced 25–35 years ago, when the hardware itself was new and the technology was still finding its limits.

    The ModRetro Chromatic is not just a nostalgic trip; it’s the definitive way to experience the Game Boy library today. For anyone who values both authenticity and quality, it’s a remarkable achievement.

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