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technology1 year ago

ModRetro Chromatic: A Near-Perfect Nintendo Replica

The ModRetro Chromatic is a new Game Boy Color clone that uses FPGA technology to run physical cartridges, offering a modern take on the classic handheld. Priced at $199, it features a magnesium alloy shell, a sunlight-readable backlit display, and compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games and accessories. While it lacks some features of its competitor, the Analogue Pocket, such as save states and broader cartridge compatibility, it provides an authentic gaming experience with a focus on nostalgia. The Chromatic is aimed at fans of the original Game Boy, offering a faithful recreation with modern enhancements.

via Time Extension|
#analogue-pocket#fpga#game-boy
technology1 year ago

Palmer Luckey Launches $199 Game Boy-Inspired Handheld

Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus, is launching the ModRetro Chromatic, a $199 FPGA-based Game Boy system. This device features a pixel-perfect IPS display, link cable port, USB-C charging, and support for original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. Set to release in holiday 2024, it aims to be a high-quality tribute to the original Game Boy, available online and at GameStop.

via GBAtemp.net|
#fpga#game-boy#modretro-chromatic
technology1 year ago

Palmer Luckey Launches $199 Retro Game Boy Clone

Palmer Luckey, co-founder of Oculus Rift, is launching the ModRetro Chromatic, a $200 Game Boy Color knockoff that plays original Game Boy cartridges and features a pixel-perfect IPS display. The device, which includes a new version of Tetris and ports for multiplayer and headphones, aims to be a high-quality tribute to the original Game Boy. Despite his controversial background and current role in defense technology, Luckey emphasizes his passion for retro gaming with this new product.

via Kotaku|
#analogue-pocket#game-boy#modretro-chromatic
technology1 year ago

Palmer Luckey Reveals $199 ModRetro Chromatic: The Ultimate Game Boy Tribute

Palmer Luckey is launching the ModRetro Chromatic, a $199 magnesium alloy Game Boy replica with a pixel-perfect IPS screen, over a thousand nits of brightness, and a host of modern features like USB-C and a custom ultra-loud speaker. It plays original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, includes a new licensed Tetris game, and will be available in limited quantities this holiday season.

via The Verge|
#game-boy#handheld-console#modretro-chromatic