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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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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
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 331 reviews
331 reviews
  • Bartosz Z.
    Verified Buyer
    1 hour ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Takes me back 30 years 😀

    I must say I was hesitant to the last moment in buying Chromatic but now I am glad I did. The device is absolutely worth the price. If you are over 40 as I am and owned a gameboy in your childhood you will feel like you’ve come back home.

  • Luke R.
    Verified Buyer
    17 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great

    Great

  • Josh K.
    Verified Buyer
    18 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome pack in title.

    Reminds me of when I got my Gameboy in the 90's. A game you never get tired of. Been playing it for hours since I got it on Wednesday.

  • Chandler S.
    Verified Buyer
    22 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    YESSS - Gameboy Upgrade!!!!!!!

    The ModRetro Chromatic is a BLAST TO THE PAST! I'm loving mine so far, and I can't wait to mod out the button colors to my liking later on. This would be a perfect gift for any type of gamer at any age!

    Features:

    - Scratch Resistant Screen with vibrant lighting

    - Full metal magnesium alloy casing

    - Pleasant ASMR-like button feedback

    - Updatable firmware for ModRetro games

    - Competitive multiplayer capability (using link cable)

    - Ability to play any Gameboy or Gameboy COLOR games (that may have been collecting dust in the attic 😂)

  • Robert S. I.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome Nostalgia

    The Chromatic makes me want to play Game Boy games for real It has a durable magnesium shell, it has its own library of Chromatic games, and is compatible with GB and GB Color games. I also love the fact that it comes at an affordable price with the Gorilla glass.

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