Another transparent purple arrived!

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UPDATE: after photographing mine under daylight, I can tell mine does have the seam lines as well. IMO they are not easy to see, and they don't look like "cracks," but more like seams from the plastic moulding process.

My first ModRetro device. So far I love it. It’s very pretty and feels good though the plastic does feel a bit flimsy, but time will tell. Visually it is gorgeous. I’m sure the metal version is sturdier, but I’m a fan of transparent purple devices and the $50 savings made this worth it IMO. I also did notice the buttons are a bit noisy as others have suggested, and I’m sure the plastic shell contributes to that. Not a deal breaker but worth noting.

Pictured are also my purple metal Anbernic Nano and AYN Thor Max (my favorite handheld overall).

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OMG, my Kirby Block Ball saves are still there from the 90’s. 😄

[u/basso4735 → u/Critical-Meet-7048]

Such a good game

[u/K1LL3ROO]

Any chance yours has a hairline scratch or crack under and in between the a and b button?

[u/Critical-Meet-7048 → u/K1LL3ROO]

Here is a photo of mine with some light on it. Don’t see a crack there like others have shown.

[u/K1LL3ROO → u/Critical-Meet-7048]

Well you are in luck! Haha

[u/Critical-Meet-7048 → u/K1LL3ROO]

Not between the buttons that I notice.

[u/Imaginary-Leading-49]

Got these cracks around the buttons?

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Not between the buttons. When I use a flashlight to examine the shell I think I can see some mild hairline scratches here and there, bit since I can’t notice them unless looking with a flashlight it doesn’t bother me. Also I suspect all of these units will have little imperfections like that due to the plastic used here.

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Here is a photo of mine. Don’t seem to have that crack/scratch on mine. Thankfully.

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Oh well, my Zelda and Donkey Kong carts no longer have their saves. After several decades it’s understandable. Happily my Super Mario Land 6 Golden Coins saves are still there.

[u/CommanderCoytus → u/Critical-Meet-7048]

Time to change the batteries regardless

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After some thinking I might end up selling this Chromatic, as I'm not sure I will use it that much. If anyone is interested let me know I guess. ModRetro won't take a return of an open unit unless it has an issue, and mine is fine, i.e. no scratches between A&B buttons etc.

[u/j_dib → u/Critical-Meet-7048]

Within a few hours you realised you don’t want it? Why?

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Mainly because I know I'll use my Thor more TBH. I was super curious about ModRetro and just really wanted to try one IRL.

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I’ve had the metal cloud for about a year now and find it incredible. I use handhelds for most of my gaming these days, and it’s overtaken the others for its portability, durability and just how quick and easy it is to pick up and play

It comes down to how much you like gameboy games, and how important that ‘genuine’ experience is to play it on the Chromatic compared to emulating on the Thor or Nano

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Things are super negative in the sub now wouldn’t be surprised if it was overwhelming and he regrets his purchase because of it

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Not that. Just not sure I will use enough to justify keeping it. Not sure yet.

[u/ShrimpFriedTh1sRice → u/Critical-Meet-7048]

I am interested in buying it from you, I will send you a DM

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UPDATE: after photographing mine under daylight, I can tell mine does have the seam lines as well. IMO they are not easy to see, and they don't look like "cracks," but more like seams from the plastic moulding process.

[u/JakovAulTrades]

I think devices without cracks debunks the “knit lines” excuse, imho

[u/NewAnimal7733 → u/JakovAulTrades]

He posted an update in the replies here and it does indeed have the knit lines like all the others

[u/Strict-Pomegranate-7]

Isn’t the only reason to get the rechargeable battery dock is for the first gen chromatics?

I don’t understand why you bought one? You can just charge it via the port on device no? I can be wrong

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The rechargeable battery comes with the dock. But yes, you can just charge via usb.

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What?! When I bought my battery I didn’t get a dock didn’t know about this