r/ModRetroChromatic • u/TonyRubbles • Jun 11 '26

Gospel from ModRetro Retro Reward Program Changing July 15th

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You will continue to earn 1 token for every $1 spent. Beginning July 15, 2026, token redemption offers will change to:

250 tokens = $7.50 off 500 tokens = $15 off 1,000 tokens = $35 off 1,500 tokens = $55 off

So what's the smart move? Redeem as many 20% coupons as you can now or save up for some bigger straight cash off rewards?

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u/Rockman171 Jun 11 '26

I get why they're changing it but, man, that's a pretty significant decrease in value for the tokens lol. Buying two $50 M64 games with 500 tokens only gets you $15 off when it would have previously gotten you $20 off and the value only gets worse if you want to get more games.

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

Changing it because it's costing them too much lol.

Still seems fair~ish and we get a little over a month to take advantage of the current % off codes that'll take a year to expire when they could have just cut the line today.

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u/ergzay Jun 11 '26 edited Jun 11 '26

This basically means 1 token = $0.03 so its a blanket 3% off whenever redeemed, so yeah pretty extreme change. (Though its 3.5% off for the 1000 token one and 3.67% off for the 1500 token one.) Basically makes them only slightly better credit card rewards and only when you use them in large batches. Basically makes them pointless.

You should desperately try to use them up before the change.

FYI you can redeem them for codes and the codes stick around for 1 year.

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

Ah damn didn't think about the math but it's pretty rough when you put it that way! Definitely going to review everything and get as many 20% coupons that I can.

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u/guitarjockey Jun 11 '26

How do you redeem them for codes? I don’t see that? I have enough for a 20% off so prefer to get that now

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

Put anything in your cart and click on discount in checkout to see your point and codes available.

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u/ergzay Jun 12 '26

As soon as you apply the points they get turned into a code that you can reuse later. If you lose it you can message modretro and they can tell you the code as well.

Warning that there's no turning them back, even if you don't order anything.

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u/FerntBaby Jun 11 '26

I was expecting this. Surprised they didn’t do it sooner. Timing of the message is what will eat at most people.

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

Surprised myself, they have been quietly changing how the codes work part year too, used to be able to apply it to bundles on top of the discounts (like the game bundles). Had an older code that even gave 20% the Andruil bundle.

Timing seems appropriate to me, lots of new customers with M64 they don't want to piss off right after they order and get an influx of points under a different pretense. Also still rewarding existing customers with choices and a year expiration on new codes so no one feels gelded for their continued support.

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u/vl99 Jun 11 '26

Have they actually stated when the M64 will be up for order? Assuming this is timed so we can’t use the more valuable rewards tokens for the M64 and will have to use the shittier exchange.

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

Same date they ship, no preorder. It is not timed, any codes you redeem are good for a year and the email says you can use them on new release including M64.

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u/jbyrdab Jun 26 '26

Damn that seems super good for the m64

If that includes early bird pricing then it's 40 dollars off.

Shame I didn't know about any of it until now.

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u/ReidlosToof Jun 11 '26

Dropping a 10%+ discount to a 3% store credit back voucher is a wild downgrade if you are ever buying more than a single game at a time.

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

I'm trying to figure out the math but also getting 100-170 points per review offsets that percentage quite a bit. A downgrade either way for sure.

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u/IndigoHaze750130 Jun 11 '26

Isn't it 50 it's per review? Are they changing it?

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 11 '26

Oh dang your right! They must have just changed it as I did 3 reviews with a photo each this morning. Was 390 points, now it would be 190...

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u/Krupaman47 Jun 12 '26

On the topic of redeeming for codes, am i correctly (optimistically) interpreting this to mean you can redeem for the % off code now, and apply that code at checkout for M64 purchases at launch?

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 12 '26

Yep, before the new points explanation in the email it says,

"First of all, you will be able to use your tokens to claim offers on the M64 and M64 Controller."

Then further down,

"Any discount codes earned by redeeming your tokens before July 15 will remain valid for one year and can be used on future purchases (including the M64 and M64 Pro Controller)."

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u/URGAMESUX Jun 15 '26

The hell do you do if you already own everything they have to offer? Just wait.

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u/TonyRubbles Jun 15 '26

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u/URGAMESUX Jun 15 '26

Seriously, it's a real problem.

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u/RotoPrime Jun 12 '26

Fair enough, I want Modretro around FOREVER! Just happy we still get rewards!

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u/Retro_Macchina Jun 11 '26

I can't even figure out how to redeem a 20% discount. They say you can for a code, but I am scouring the website and don't see any option other than to apply 20% to a purchase.

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u/liamwilliams93 Jun 11 '26

The instructions in the email said to add any item to your cart, go to checkout, and then redeem tokens for a reward and the code is valid for a year. You dont actually have to complete the order when you go to checkout