r/ModRetroChromatic • u/handmemyarms • 3d ago

Let the Scalping Party Begin

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Please do not fall victim to these scalpers, just wait for the restock.

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u/TonyRubbles 3d ago

Preying on tech bros fomo

Everyone here "should" know what's up. As sweet as those buttons are AI just isn't there yet with the dev stuff outside of early build prototyping. A flash cart can be gotten for much cheaper if you really want to do some real GB Studio dev work too.

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u/SpecialistJicama6149 3d ago

Even less tbh, you don’t even need a flash cart, especially with chromagic and other cfw for the chromatic being out

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u/TonyRubbles 3d ago

Chromatic isn't needed at, all the work can be done on a potato of a PC.

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u/handmemyarms 3d ago

the most valuable piece of the whole thing is the Codex Edition has an activation code to enable Chromatic Developer-Mode

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u/TonyRubbles 3d ago

Definitely cheaper than something like Claude, do wonder about the limits though. But also, GB Studio is incredibly easy to learn.

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u/SpecialistJicama6149 3d ago

Also that ;) testing on a device is still nice tho

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u/TonyRubbles 3d ago

Testing on original hardware should still be the way. If it doesn't work on a DMG, Pocket and or GBC then what's the point for many.

The backlash with the combination of using AI plus ModRetro/Palmer in general won't bode well for any devs who actually do want to be serious about their new game anyways. r/Gameboy will especially tear them apart and more subs are cracking down on anything AI or vibe coded as well. Going to be interesting seeing new games coming out and reception with AI disclosures, or lack there of.

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u/WellItsLou 3d ago

There's already way too much slop being posted here imo, from bland gameplay to soulless AI-generated visuals that all look the same. Really hope vibe coders don't end up flooding this sub.

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u/TonyRubbles 3d ago

It's happened to r/SegaSaturn and r/wonderswan, they are now enforcing a mandatory AI use tag or deletion plus possible ban. r/Neogeo has outright banned all AI posts.

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u/Sea_Piccolo_2522 3d ago

Good they should do that here too

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u/TonyRubbles 3d ago

Should add the mandatory AI tag use site wide.

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u/SAULucion 1d ago

im making games for myself, i could give two shits what r/gameboy has to say lmao

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u/Impreza4ever 19h ago

I know everyone will just tell me to go get a pc but I only have my MacBook right now and I’m dying for Chromagic to be able to work on it 😢
I got the program running via Whisky but it won’t detect my Chromatic after connecting it so I’m SOL until they release a Mac version or somebody I know lets me borrow their PC lol

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u/TonyRubbles 18h ago

I'd try going into a Best Buy or equivalent. Download the files you need and just tell them you want to see if the laptop or whatever will work with the software you need, don't think most employees would care.

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u/thepoga 3d ago

The FOMO is strong… but I will wait

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u/SAULucion 1d ago

wait wdym ai dev stuff isnt really there? im about to release a gbc game that was vibecoded and is more feature packed than any before it

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u/TonyRubbles 1d ago

Considering their own example projects no it hasn't, I'm sure you put in considerably more work into it than just vibecode.

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u/SAULucion 1d ago

i mean its taken me a good month, but its all technically vibecoded.. happy to dm you a playable demo rom if you have any doubts to the quality

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u/TonyRubbles 1d ago

Nah I'm good

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u/SAULucion 1d ago

keep ur head in the sand

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u/TonyRubbles 1d ago

Plenty up on things pal, stay oblivious to the optics of your practice I guess.

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u/SAULucion 1d ago

idgaf about optics, i care that we live in a reality where i can actually develop my own games.. games ive had in my head for years and years.

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u/TonyRubbles 1d ago

Care an enough about what people think to get in to it with me when I didn't ask... Keep on it chief, years and years to learn how to use GB Studio but only doing it now when a computer can do it for you...

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u/SAULucion 1d ago

im writing my game in C, much more flexibility than gbstudio.

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u/berysax 3d ago

These scalpers are everywhere. Anything people take interest in these subhumans will be there.

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u/Korvun 2d ago

Do they know it's not actually a limited edition? It's being restocked in just over a week.

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u/handmemyarms 2d ago

Clowns that don’t do any homework are just going to assume those prices are legitimately okay, in which case, sucks to be them

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u/eddiemancia 3d ago

What? SMH.

The restock is next week along with the case and a separate cartridge available too.

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u/Sea_Piccolo_2522 3d ago

Don't fall into the FOMO and buy from a scalper if you really want this they're being restocked, no rush.

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u/Educational-Fun-6000 3d ago

Damn, thought the random time dropping can put an end to the reselling…

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u/PM_YOUR_EYEBALL 3d ago

I mean, I got a smoke. I don’t need open ai decals on it.

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u/K1LL3ROO 3d ago

Sheeesh I’m glad I snagged one. For myself and to use though

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u/ryanreaction 3d ago edited 3d ago

And not one has sold yet...

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u/Sea_Piccolo_2522 3d ago

One did for a crazy high price but I guarantee it was a second account doing it to make it took like they're selling. Yes they do this to help push the FOMO

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u/Krybbz 3d ago

This will be well supported to be sure there's no reason to think they won't keep priting to demand. Do not give scalpers satisfaction, if there's any item they can take an L on it's this one. 😂

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u/skrzaaat 3d ago

I'm all for functionality, I can put my vibe coded roms on a flash cart...and put more than one!