Modretro Chromatic

ModRetro Chromatic - a modern Game Boy Color as it was meant to be

The ModRetro Chromatic is a great modern Game Boy Color for anyone who wants to keep using their original classic cartridges or start playing new Game boy games, yes these definitely exist! (coming soon to RetroGear).
Fully compatible with both GameBoy (DMG) and GameBoy Color (GBC) games, this premium handheld offers the most authentic gaming experience you can get today.

Key features

• Plays original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges
• Pixel-perfect screen with original GBC resolution of 160×144
• FPGA chip for hardware-accurate gameplay without emulation
• Super-bright screen with excellent colour reproduction
• Premium magnesium casing with Gorilla Glass
• Includes new Tetris cartridge
• Runs on AA batteries or optional rechargeable Power Core

Why the ModRetro Chromatic is special

The Chromatic is a super premium Game Boy Color, designed by ModRetro for enthusiasts who want to play their old and modern homebrew games as they were originally intended. The casing is made entirely of magnesium, giving it a sturdy and luxurious feel, and the screen is protected with Gorilla Glass against scratches.

The screen is one of its biggest assets. With a resolution of 160×144 pixels, exactly the same as the original, you get a unique and pixel-perfect image. The colours are truly amazing and the strong backlight makes games look great in all conditions.

Under the bonnet is a FPGA chip that mimics the hardware of the original DMG and GBC extremely accurately. As a result, games play exactly the same as before, with minimal latency and correct timing. This is something you simply don't get with emulation handhelds.

As with the original Game Boy, you get a game right off the bat. This is Tetris, but a modern version developed through to 2024. As a Tetris lover, this version feels instantly familiar, with minor improvements familiar from newer iterations, without losing the classic gameplay.

The Chromatic is deliberately not an all-rounder. No ROM collections, no emulation of other systems, just one focus: the best Game Boy Color experience possible.

What you get

• ModRetro Chromatic handheld
• Chromatic Tetris cartridge
• 3× AA ModRetro batteries

Specifications

• Supported games: Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges
• Screen: 160×144 pixel, pixel-perfect, strong backlight
• Technology: FPGA (hardware-accurate)
• Casing: Magnesium with Gorilla Glass
• Power supply: 3× AA batteries or optional rechargeable Power Core
• Connectivity: USB-C (video output, passthrough power)
• Multiplayer: Support via ModRetro Link Cable

Frequently asked questions

Is this suitable for original cartridges?
Yes, completely. Both original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges work flawlessly.

Are there any games on the system?
No, no ROMs are included. You play with physical cartridges. However, a new Tetris cartridge is included as standard.

Why not emulation or SD cards?
The Chromatic is designed for maximum authenticity. By using FPGA hardware and cartridges, everything feels and plays as on the original.

Is this something for me?
If you want to experience original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games in the best possible way, this is absolutely the device to do so.

Why buy from RetroGear

• Shipping from the Netherlands
• European warranty conditions
• Personal support for usage questions

Original ModRetro product, resold by us, no official relationship with ModRetro.