# ModRetro Chromatic

An FPGA-based handheld that plays original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and ModRetro cartridges on a 2.56-inch 160x144 IPS backlit screen, with a magnesium shell and three AA batteries. It has USB-C video out to PC, Mac or Quest.

- Brand: ModRetro
- Category: Retro & Linux
- Status: In production
- Official page: https://modretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle
- Web page: https://handheldquest.com/handhelds/modretro-chromatic/
- Data last checked: 2026-10-23

## List prices

Regular prices set by the maker, not deals.

| Variant | Price | Since | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gorilla Glass screen (with Tetris) | $199.99 | 2025-07-10 | [2] |
| Sapphire glass screen (with Tetris) | $299.99 | 2025-07-10 | [2] |

Current US list price from $199.99.

## Specifications

Fields not listed are unknown. Evidence: maker spec, maker + independent source, reported by press, estimate or rumor.

### Chip & performance

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chip (SoC) | FPGA-based architecture | maker spec: ModRetro does not name the FPGA part. | [1] |

### Display

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Screen size | 2.56″ | maker spec | [1] |
| Resolution | 160 × 144 | maker spec | [1] |
| Panel | IPS LCD | maker spec | [1] |
| Touchscreen | No | maker spec | [1] |

### Battery & build

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Weight | 176 g | maker spec: Listed as 6.2 oz | [1] |
| Dimensions | 76.2 × 132.1 × 30.5 mm | maker spec: Listed as 5.2 x 3 x 1.2 in; converted to mm | [1] |

### Connectivity & software

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ports | USB-C video out to PC, Mac or Oculus Quest · 3.5 mm headphone output · Link cable port · IR link · Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridge slot | maker spec | [1] |
| Controls | D-pad · A and B buttons · Select and Start | maker spec: Magnesium alloy shell with PBT buttons | [1] |

## Sources

1. ModRetro, "Chromatic + Tetris Bundle", read 2026-10-23: https://modretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle
2. Nintendo World Report, "ModRetro relaunches the Chromatic on July 10th", published 2025-07-10, read 2026-10-23: https://nintendoworldreport.com/news/71564/modretro-relaunches-the-chromatic-on-july-10th

Images: ModRetro.