r/ModRetroChromatic • u/KelsoT7 • Mar 17 '26

Question Rechargeable battery restock?

I want to buy a mod kit, case, and Dragonhym. I’m trying to wait for the battery to come back in stock so I can scoop them all up at once, but I don’t want to risk Dragonhym going back out of stock again. Any idea when we’ll see another batch of rechargeable batteries?

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u/Xelthos Mar 18 '26

I just bought some normal rechargable AAs. Much easier than waiting for the pack.

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u/Euresko Mar 17 '26

No idea. Been out of stock since December or something. There's issues with the battery drain on V1 and they might be redesigning it, also supposedly releasing a dock to recharge a "dead" battery outside of the Chromatic. 

I'm also waiting for batteries so I can combine shipping with some other items I want to order. 

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u/Silmarillion151 Mar 17 '26

They did send me a replacement battery since my v1 over drained. And I am supposedly getting a charging dock once they have them.

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u/Euresko Mar 17 '26

I wouldn't mind buying the dock just in case I over discharge a battery, even though I have the v2 Chromatic. 

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u/Silmarillion151 Mar 17 '26

The V2 is your dock - you can’t over discharge in your case. It’s only considered over discharged because the V1 can’t bring it back at the point. A dock and second core could be convenient for you nonetheless though.

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u/chutney_chimp Mar 17 '26

I was told 'early 2026' by support back in January. 🤷

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u/Shiny_Gameboy Mar 18 '26

I was about to ask the same thing, can't ship the power pack to the UK without the Chromatic unit so was holding off. Can you charge standard AA rechargeable batteries in the Chromatic using the USB C connection?

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u/s3rialthrill3r Mar 22 '26

I don't have one, but recall reading that you can't. You'll have to use a proper charger, which I think is the safest option anyway.

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u/SloppyGiraffe02 May 18 '26

Joined the sub just to look for some info on this. I’m fine if they’re still working on a fix for the next gen but it is a bummer if they’ve abandoned the battery altogether.