And nostalgia, as enjoyable as it can be, isnt always worth your hard-earned cash.
The Chromatic also comes in Inferno, Bubblegum, Volt, Wave, and Midnight.
One of the Chromatic’s biggest strengths is how readily available it is.
Modretro Chromatic with its screen turned off
Make no mistake about it, this is a very premium product at an equally premium price point.
Modretro has also built a 160x144 pixel modern display with subpixel-level accuracy from the ground up.
If you were to imagine a Game Boy Color built in 2024, this would be it.
Cartridge slot of Modretro Chromatic with Pokemon Gold
Well, over 20 years later and using single-use batteries still sucks.
The display is gorgeous, it has excellent build quality, and the buttons are a joy to use.
You want better resolution and flexibilityThe Chromatic will replicate Game Boy games in a pixel-accurate 160x144 display.
Modretro Chromatic with Modretro-produced cartridges and Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Also consider…
I’ve owned the Analogue Pocket for over a year and use it every day.
For more information, check out our fullNintendo Switch OLED review.
Modretro Chromatic with Pokemon Gold on the screen
For more information, check out our fullSuper Pocket review.
I also played Modretro-produced games such as Tetris, Toki Tori Ultimate Edition, and Tales of Monsterland DX.
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Modretro Chromatic AA batteries
Modretro Chromatic (left) next to Analogue Pocket
Modretro Chromatic display on left compared to Analogue Pocket display on right
