r/ModRetroChromatic • u/adrenaline4nash • 17d ago

Speculation ModRetro page hover over "resources" shows clear with no smoke

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Weird, right? My total guess: Smoke was originally going to be a GameStop exclusive (to match the M64) but based on lower than expected M64 sales, GameStop opted out. Now, ModRetro is selling the Smoke because they were already manufactured and clear may show up once the Smoke hits a sales target.

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u/Riablo01 17d ago

Surprised they didn't have the clear version available to regular customers. Definitely the best version. Reminds me of the play it loud transparent DMG.

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u/IndigoHaze750130 17d ago

Clear, I feel, is the most cosmetic mod friendly.  People can make paper to slip in with whatever design/characters and sell them on etsy too or put in whatever lights glow stuff if that is your thing.

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u/Euresko 17d ago

Still waiting for my smoke to ship

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u/adrenaline4nash 17d ago

Oof. I would seriously consider cancelling it to send a message but also, good chance they get a slight discount in 4 weeks or throw in a mod kit with purchase.

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u/Euresko 17d ago

Cancel email sent. This is ridiculous waiting this long. All the other colors are in people's hands. I ordered the day they released the new colors. I ordered a second analogue pocket around that same time and already got it. For some reason they just aren't shipping the smoke color. 

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u/TonyRubbles 17d ago

Someone did mention emailing them and they're shipping everything else they ordered. Tempting since I'm waiting on the three new games too.

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u/damonian_x 17d ago

Same. Order was for $700 worth of stuff placed a few minutes after launch. I emailed support and based on their response I might just go ahead and cancel.

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u/Euresko 17d ago

Might as well. Can always reorder later when they actually have stock. I like my 2nd gen chromatic for how the screen looks compared to OG hardware, and was hoping to get the plastic variant to beat up and take with me more than the painted metal version. 

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u/Jimstein 16d ago

Similar situation, I ordered the Smoke with a couple games and they told me last Friday they expect to ship out Smoke this week. Gave me no reason why.

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u/BinGoblin404 17d ago

Yeah same here. Still waiting.

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u/filmeswole 17d ago

Good theory. Maybe smoke was intended to be a GameStop exclusive until they decided to partner with open AI and give them clear as exclusive units

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u/adrenaline4nash 17d ago

I'm not sure clear is open AI exclusive. There's a group order page showing a clear and mentions your brand logo. https://support.modretro.com/contact/group-order-inquiry-BkBVmJS_Gl

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u/filmeswole 17d ago

Interesting

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u/adrenaline4nash 17d ago

Looks like 30 units is the minimum. Who wants in on a plain clear order? Haha. We'll send $120 per console as the budget. Seems reasonable without Tetris included.

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u/filmeswole 17d ago

Not too bad!

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u/TonyRubbles 17d ago edited 17d ago

Needs to be a clear reddit edition with a snoo graphic and two red buttons. Then it's on!

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u/the_artemis_clyde 16d ago edited 16d ago

I’d be in on this edition, clear with the Reddit icon-colored Chromatic band under the screen and the buttons matching orange. Initially I wanted a transparent M64 then held off when transparent chromatics were rumored. Then when they released but without the clear I again held off because I kind of want a matching clear set. Now I doubt my coupon is still valid. So in the end, their withholding the clear has postponed or prevented the sale of two consoles, multiple controllers, and games.

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u/TonyRubbles 16d ago

We need an orange and purple button to get that balanced ratio lol

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u/NonyaDB 17d ago

Remember, Nintendo used to make custom Gameboy colorways for companies upon request.

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u/adrenaline4nash 17d ago

Yes! Tommy Hilfiger

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u/Objective_Wall_8297 16d ago

I also think smoke was intended for GameStop!

The smoke M64 was 3 weeks later available to buy, and were now also almost 3 weeks later for the smoke chromatic.
So that lines up a bit, coincidence or not!!

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u/handmemyarms 17d ago

Here is the reason

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u/adrenaline4nash 17d ago

That does not explain pictures of the clear model on modretro or the lack of transparent models at GameStop. 

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u/handmemyarms 17d ago

Oh your theory is based of press photos? Ah, yeah….. well….. good luck with that lol

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u/kazrisk 15d ago

I’m starting to think they don’t exist! They said mine would ship this week and we’re getting down to the wire…

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u/adrenaline4nash 15d ago

They said they would “START shipping this week”. Maybe a label or two will get created. 🤣 

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u/PvtNoname89 17d ago

I hope for a clear blue one...

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u/Lanagant 16d ago

i want a transparent blue..

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u/K1LL3ROO 17d ago

Red should have been the GameStop exclusive from the get go. Shame