CHROMATIC

  • 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

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
Color: Cloud
Display: Gorilla
Scratch-resistant with excellent drop resistance.
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
  • FREE SHIPPING OVER $240
  • 1-YEAR WARRANTY
  • 30-DAY RETURNS

Game Included

Experience the evolution of an all-time puzzle classic with Tetris® for Chromatic, the latest addition to the iconic Tetris franchise.
  • Chromatic
  • Chromatic Tetris® Cartridge
  • 3x AA ModRetro Batteries

Complete Your Setup

Chromatic Case
Chromatic Case
Porta Pro
Porta Pro
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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.

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)

Input Latency Test

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 1,366 reviews
1,366 reviews
  • Clark K.
    Verified Buyer
    22 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    It’s perfect!

    This thing is amazing! Works great, feels incredible in my hands.

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  • Meiling S.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Best chromatic machine

    What I like about the Chromatic is that it plays all my Gameboy games to perfection. And I can actually see the screen without that annoying worm light. The screen is beautifully lit up where no matter where and what time of the day you play, you can see perfectly! And it will colorize all your black and white gameboy games

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  • Nathanael M.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    More fun than I expected

    I've bought quite a few old devices over the years for nostalgias sake, this beats all of them. I want it on me at all times for a quick game of Tetris.

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  • Tobias M.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    It really is the ultimate Gameboy Color experience. You will never need to buy another device for GBC!

    I was sceptical when the Chromatic was announced. The gameboy was my first ever "console" and I still have a lot of old GB and GBC Carts form my childhood. What really won me over was the incredible contact that the support of ModRetro provides. Transparency, quickness and incredible gently informing answers. As an European the shipping was also handled so well.

    The Chromatic has never failed me since I got it. No fuss! an incredible piece of technology. Perfectly build and the best part is: You are buying into an "ecosystem" as this company does not just sell the hardware but also incredible rereleases and completely new experiences.

    The packaging and style of everything that ModRetro does makes you feel like a kid all over again. It is an incredible feeling to be as excited as I was unboxing my first gameboy with the game Tetris.

    Just amazing from top to bottom!

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  • DENIS P. (.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent!

    Chromatic + Tetris Bundle is a clean, premium retro package that pairs the ModRetro Chromatic handheld with the iconic Tetris. The hardware feels solid and modern while staying true to the original Game Boy experience, and Tetris remains endlessly addictive as ever. Together, they form the perfect “pick up and play” combo for both newcomers and retro fans.

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