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: Wave
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
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  • 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

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Chromatic Case
Chromatic Case
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.

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 1,309 reviews
1,309 reviews
  • Kacper K.
    Verified Buyer
    21 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing console

    Amazing built quality and idea. I never had Gameboy but I always wanted to. No I have something ever better.

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  • Arash E.
    Verified Buyer
    13 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fantastic device

    Solid build quality , amazing screen, quite possibly the best Gameboy ever built.

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  • Phil
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Couldn't ask for much more than this

    I've always been eyeing the mod community for a project that would finally combine the original gameboy and color gameboy with a backlit screen that was the proper sizing. The issue would be if someone was going to acknowledge that the original gameboy size would be more preferable for such a device for the advantage of more batteries than the two that the color sized gameboy would be able to hold if following those sizes. It's a real feat to behold that modretro came out of almost nowhere with that exactly, and on top of that their alloy metal shells completely removed the need to fill that wanting detail too. The FPGA nature allows far more than being locked to the original chips and the custom screen they invented for just this makes it the definitive option. If you love all that the gameboy had to enjoy up until before GBA came out and feel like a line needs to be drawn to respect the games as they were this is it. Get it! We are going to be getting more consoles in the same level of care to detail is gonna be wild!

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  • Derek C.
    Verified Buyer
    3 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    best thing out

    absolutely love it

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  • Jacco C.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Gaming is alive for me again!

    Gaming has lost it charm for me years ago..

    But this, this reignited that spark.

    Now whenever i find time, i grab the chromatic and play a few minutes , maybe a hour or even more.

    The fact that there also so many new games to enjoy makes it even better.

    Maybe it is nostalgia talking..nah it is just a great device!

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