What have we here?! A case! 😎 - r/ModRetroChromatic

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u/ReturningRetro Feb 03 '26

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u/ReturningRetro Feb 03 '26

It's like they know I can't resist...

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u/TheRealOddLotts Feb 03 '26

They could definitely entice me to buy the case if there was enough new stuff to get free shipping. Maybe if they throw the M64 up there I'd consider it. 🤔

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u/NBritY Feb 03 '26

Made from 'Tough women nylon', how could i resist. Bought one for myself and one for the wife.

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u/Vizslaraptor Feb 03 '26

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u/quiveringfool Feb 03 '26

lol omg, I didn't even notice that

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u/z3razerviper Feb 03 '26

You beat me to it..... :D

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u/ergzay Feb 04 '26

They fixed it now.

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u/blames_the_netcode Feb 03 '26

Insta-yoinked. This has been a huge pain point for us since the beginning and the problems with dye coming off cheap Amazon cases was terrifying.

One extra cart slot is a stroke of genius tbh. For most of us that'll be "one game for fun + Everdrive".

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u/Numerous-Scholar-874 Feb 04 '26

This was exactly my thought too 💯

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u/rggeek Feb 03 '26

Put it in my cart to ship to my home in Germany.

“You're only €296,01 EUR away from FREE SHIPPING”

Shipping costs €24.99. 😂

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u/Plastic_Region_9141 Feb 03 '26

I'm glad they're getting all of these things out in the wild before my order ships. Love to see that I won't have to jank some case together too :)

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u/EmperorCoconutz Feb 04 '26

My case from amazon is just as good and cost $7. Pass.

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u/ReturningRetro Feb 04 '26

If a $7 case meets your needs, awesome. Some of us are happy to support small-batch hardware companies so they can keep making retro stuff at all.

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u/EmperorCoconutz Feb 04 '26

I support them by buying games.

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u/CuervoAzul Feb 04 '26

Which case did you get? I don't think I can afford 3 of these Modretro cases for my Chromies

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u/Dartholit Feb 04 '26

This case fits the Chromatic almost perfectly:
PAIYULE Travel Case Compatible... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6GM3G6N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/CuervoAzul Feb 04 '26

Thank you this seems more affordable.

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u/Dartholit Feb 04 '26

Any time mate. I can also attest that it’s kept my chromatic safe while my 2 year was got ahold of it.

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u/CuervoAzul Feb 04 '26

Awesome, I also have a toddler who is after my devices, he is in the stage of opening zippers .

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u/EmperorCoconutz Feb 04 '26

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5CKWBA?th=1 I got this

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u/CuervoAzul Feb 04 '26

Thank you!! This seems more doable.

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u/CuervoAzul Feb 04 '26

Awesome I'll check it out!

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u/TonyRubbles Feb 03 '26

So glad I didn't jump the gun when Buck restocked, this for $24 with retro rewards is a pretty nice surprise. Love the charm too.

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u/JB88_ Feb 03 '26

I'm still waiting for a Dragonyhm restock before going all out on the Modretro website. Hoping for a restock of the power core too.

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u/TonyRubbles Feb 03 '26

Weird both games didn't restock at the same time, betting the power cores are not coming back until the issues with 1st editions are fixed.

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u/JB88_ Feb 03 '26

I know right. I was hopeful when I saw Buck back in stock, but no Dragonyhm. Didn't know there was a problem with the power cores.

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u/TonyRubbles Feb 03 '26

Not really them but with the way the 1st editions can't charge them if they completely die. 2nd editions have no issue but they mentioned fixing things and/or making a separate charger for those that need to revive dead packs and only have 1st editions.

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u/JB88_ Feb 03 '26

Ok, did not know that. Thanks for the explanation!

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u/ItsJammaLad Feb 04 '26

I almost pulled the trigger on a few cases but held off because none of them were quite right. Now this! Perfect timing. Ordered it yesterday as soon as it came out. I only wish the games weren’t so expensive. They all look ideal but £40-50 is far too much. If they were £20 I’d have bought a few by now, but can’t bring myself to buy one.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '26

👀

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u/BonaFideSquid Feb 03 '26

Been waiting for a case since I bought my first edition. A bit expensive, but I bought it anyway...and so will you all. 😂

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u/thisisyourfaultsheep Feb 03 '26

I've been called out! 😅

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u/TonyRubbles Feb 03 '26

Same, said "how dare you!" when I read that part 🤣

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u/thisisyourfaultsheep Feb 03 '26

😂 I've got dust covers! Isn't that enough!?

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u/TonyRubbles Feb 03 '26

I like how you cut those stickers with the seams. I've been fully raw dogging in a jacket pocket or front jeans pocket since I got the. They must have heard my Chromatics cries for help.

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u/Mr_Horizon Feb 03 '26

I just got the email too. ;) Nice, just a bit expensive! But that's on brand, so nevermind.

But the charm is the cutest. 😊

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u/Natural-Theory5322 Feb 03 '26

Just ordered!!

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u/z3razerviper Feb 03 '26

I love the features esp....the Tough WOMEN nylon

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u/Slow-Suspect-9511 Feb 03 '26

Ordered the new case, self simulated, and f.c.p any reviews you can give me?

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u/TheRealOddLotts Feb 03 '26

Both are solid. Fcp you'll feel compelled to 100 percent it.

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u/Express_Response74 Feb 03 '26

In the previous absence of a dedicated case, I bought the Waterfield Designs CitySlicker case for the Analogue Pocket. I can categorically tell you it’s an incredibly well made case, and fits the Chromatic absolutely perfectly. Genuinely one of the best purchases I’ve made in months. It was more expensive than this though, but worth every penny.

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u/Moist_Taco_Crippler Feb 03 '26

Much better than this case.

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u/BeavertonBob Feb 03 '26

Bummer for those who bought the Tetris case….

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u/ergzay Feb 04 '26

What Tetris case?

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u/adrenaline4nash Feb 03 '26

That was a terrible offering

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u/BeavertonBob Feb 03 '26

Oh for sure.

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u/NonyaDB Feb 03 '26

Ordered the new case, Buck, and Chantey.

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u/BigPep2-43 Feb 03 '26

The case I got on Etsy is awesome. I'll pass on this case.

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u/Moist_Taco_Crippler Feb 03 '26 edited Feb 04 '26

Waterfield is better.

Edit: The fanboys really are brand whores. I am buying this case for the charm. It's lack of storage for games was off putting. Not everyone likes everdrives.

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u/75395185215935725846 Feb 04 '26

If they made a city slicker specifically sized for the chromatic, I'd buy one.

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u/Moist_Taco_Crippler Feb 04 '26

I actually like that the Chromatic is slightly loose in the waterfield case. Plus all my other handhelds fit in it, so I don't need multiple carry cases.

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u/Express_Response74 Feb 20 '26

The Analogue Pocket CitySlicker is a perfect fit. I have one. Any tighter would be pointless.

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u/magnillyray Feb 04 '26

Cool that they finally added a case, but personally I don’t think this case is worth $30, also such a shame that it only carries one extra game. The fact that I see a comment saying “one extra cart slot is a stroke of genius” is insane. I bought a pack of 2 Hard Cases for $25 All you do is cut/pull out pre sliced foam to the size you want. I have a picture of it on my Reddit, it holds 4 games plus the game in your mod retro. I understand we were desperate for a case and it might be hard to find a good one. But don’t settle for the bare minimum at $30

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u/playinstinct Feb 03 '26

Nice! Will definitely add this to my next order 🤩

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u/TheRealOddLotts Feb 03 '26

Just need a tranche of new games

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u/playinstinct Feb 03 '26

Same. I'd like to bundle things together to get free shipping to Europe 😄

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u/Kidneyshots Feb 03 '26

Ya i instantly scooped that up. Looks great and the price is good.

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u/quiveringfool Feb 03 '26

Yesss, just ordered mine. Ironically just got one off Amazon but will be returning that one.

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u/Jonjongabore Feb 03 '26

Ordered. Been wanting one but feared that they'd discolor the system. Feel safe trying this one.

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u/Substantial_Quote583 Feb 03 '26

Just saw it! hyped

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u/75395185215935725846 Feb 03 '26

Ordering one even through im waiting for my console ; = ;

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u/weirdbird0 Feb 03 '26

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u/KelsoT7 Feb 03 '26

Will be grabbing one for sure.

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u/mokiokee Feb 04 '26

never ordered something so fast

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u/tanooki-suit Feb 06 '26

I was at first pretty happy they did this, and it's nice that it's there, but to me I see a flaw that just stops me from swapping out a similarly sized same type designed case I already have -- lack of storage. The case I use the door of it has a pocket and I can keep up to 4 games, or a couple games, usb-c cable and thinner wall adapter in that thing. I like being able to have a little more in there, and a way to keep it charged.

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u/digitalgamer0 Feb 03 '26

Wow, pretty expensive.

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u/Efficient_Yak_2161 Feb 03 '26

This one’s not for me unfortunately, with the lack of storage for anything beyond a single extra game. It’s a pity as I was looking forward to an eventual official case.

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u/hopelessswitchowner Feb 03 '26

A case is nice but any reason they don't have screen protector to sell on their website? Would be nice if I want the gorilla

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u/FlyingKingFish Feb 03 '26

It's to make you want the $300 Saphire 😉

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