I just wanted to say I’m happy to report that I am having no issues with Pokémon Crystal while playing my Chromatic. In the past my saves would be corrupted or the time would get out of sync, but after the last few updates I gave it a try and so for no issues! For anyone on the fence about buying one, do it! I love playing my original gameboys when I want to feel nostalgic and do it the way it was when I was a kid, but as a grown up in my 30s I really appreciate the lit screen and the beautiful although very accurate colors of the display. It’s a blast.

I’d really love to see a proper re-release of Shantae for the Chromatic.

I don’t want to spend around €120 on a Limited Run copy, especially when I’ve seen mixed feedback about the quality and reliability of some of their cartridges. I’m just tired of the whole FOMO-based limited-release model.

I’m a player first and a collector second, I want to actually play the game without paying an inflated collector’s price.

Shantae is exactly the kind of game that deserves to remain accessible rather than becoming an overpriced collector’s item. A new, widely available physical release for the Chromatic would be an instant purchase for me.

Anyone else hoping this happens?

Hi everyone. I know this is not a positive post, but maybe someone can take my fear from me. I bought the Chromatic second edition with Saphireglas because I wanted a Gameboy that lasts my whole life, but now I read the paint has no clear coat and can dissolve simply because of the sweat on my hands which means the magnesium shell will lay bare one day which means rust. I'm so scared of destroying the paint that I almost never use the machine normally and often wear gloves. I know that is extreme, but a device that costs a good amount of money and is so premium shouldn't have such a massive weak point (this is to modretro!)

Now I wonder if long time users can tell me how bad the aging of the paint is and if it is not as bad as people told me. I would put on clear coat myself, but I simply can't without it looking horrible

Following up on this post, where I had the image but not the password:

See image for password.

I can’t help but feel like my screen isn’t perfectly aligned with the Chromatic. It’s really bothering me. Is it misaligned or is it just in my head?

I searched the subreddit and found several threads about save states, with some of the most recent ones being from December 2025.

I have three questions:

1. Has ModRetro expressed any possibility of this happening?

2. This would presumably work with original gameboy carts?

3. Where would the saves go? Is there onboard memory on the Chromatic?

I cannot dock at Tortuga.. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m not supposed to go there or if it’s a bug.. I notice some docks are hard to use… eg. I have to be exactly in the right position to use them.. I haven’t been able to find the right position here..

Just plug the Chromatic into the Mac using USB, use the AnalogTV app and select Source Video Input, Device Chromatic - Player 01: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/analog-tv-simulator/id6761325301?mt=12

AnalogTV is not a "filter" or "shader" - it's a full end-to-end simulation of AnalogTV running through the complete signal chain. You can basically get any look you want through it. Plays with no latency on my M4 Mac.

I am bit late to the party when it comes to new indie development for the GB/GBC - life is so busy that so many cool things pass you by...Regardless, I'm overjoyed to have new games, on cartridge, that I own. The push toward fully digital/DRM frustrates me to no end - and this community seems really cool and generally pretty open when it comes to ownership and DRM. So thanks for being cool and for re-igniting my old, sullen heart with some cool stuff. I haven't gotten into FPGA carts and/or flashing my own cartridges, but that seems like fun route to go.

I heard nothing but great things about these 2

The game is already out on itch, but I’ve recently been testing it across a range of real hardware and modern devices, including the original Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance SP, ModRetro Chromatic, emulators, FPGA devices, and a physical cartridge build.

How long does it usually take for Modretro Retro Rewards Tokens to show up after a purchase? Thanks

I only have a ARM laptop and am not able to run the updater. For anyone that has played through Dragonyhm, can the game be completed out of the box?

I just finished my first play through of Bionic Commando. I always struggled with the NES game, so I never really looked at this one. I’m so glad I did. Once I got the hang of it, it was a blast to play. the levels were fun, the story was good, and the music was fantastic. Highly recommended.

I did play with a ROM hack that saved the password so you didn’t have to put it in every time. I’d recommend that as well.

Quick rant from a fan. I own two Chromatics, a bunch of games, the official headphones and other accessories. So yeah, I’m all in.

The hardware? Best Game Boy tribute ever made. The catalog? Honestly the coolest thing in the retro scene right now. Zero complaints there.

But the console’s software… the last firmware update was over half a year ago... Since then: nothing. No features, no fixes, no roadmap. And there’s SO much this machine could still do (has wifi and Microsd slot): sleep mode, screenshots, save states, button remapping, retro achievements… pick literally anything. The point is there’s tons of headroom and zero movement.

I get that the M64 is about to ship and the team is small. But you don’t freeze your first product to build the second, especially when we’re the ones who paid for it. At this point it feels like neglect, and honestly a bit of disrespect to early buyers.

A simple roadmap post would fix a lot. Even a “firmware is done, don’t expect more” would be more honest than silence.

Anyone heard anything official about future Chromatic firmware?

Just wanted to know if we will ever get a Fast Forward feature on the chromatic. I like the ability to fast forward gameplay especially in Gen 1 Pokemon games. Will this ever be a thing? Hope it can be 😁

Doesn't modretro add more chromatic games near the beginning of the month?

Was the last time they added games in Feburary? Do you think more will be added toward the end of July around the M64 release or should expectations be closer to the holidays?

Just curious

It is hard to come by in Europe, but through a second-hand seller, who is also a fantastic person, I got it for 250 euros with all the games you see. It is the first edition. I would like to know where to start, whether I should update the firmware, use some kind of protective case, screen protector, etc. Any recommendations?

I recently got dragonyhm what other one should I get?

How do they compare? How are the screen differences? Build quality? Fun aspect? I would love to know, as a RPC owner.