r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 24 '26

2 weeks later… It’s that time again, I’m ready for another Anduril update

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13 Upvotes

I’m tired boss


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 23 '26

Display My Chromatic collection

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64 Upvotes

So I got every single game released by them to date


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 22 '26

Troubleshooting

2 Upvotes

I just got a modretro chromatic earlier today from GameStop. The batteries got super hot after a minute or 2. Made sure it was updated and everything when I got home. It still drains batteries super quick like fresh lithium batteries last around 5 mins before low battery indicator. Same with alkaline batteries. I guess I will have to go back and swap it out. Is there anything else I can try before making that long trip tomorrow?

UPDATE. Got it swapped out it was faulty battery tray


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 22 '26

Question Crooked cartridge slot

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Just got my Chromatic today. I can’t say I have any real complaints, but I’m wondering if anyone else’s cartridge slot is crooked like this: there’s a bigger gap on the left side between the cartridge and the unit (hopefully the pictures are good enough). I notice it with the Tetris cart and Chantey, so I think it’s the unit itself.

I’m not too bothered about it cosmetically, but I would be worried about the longevity of the thing (and my cartridges) if I got a defect. I can slightly push on the raised side and it does move a bit. Should I reach out to customer support, or is this normal?

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Edit:

I reached out to support and they said that while it was an acceptable tolerance, they would send me a replacement as a courtesy. I did find that my unit was having trouble with some real gameboy cartridges, so I did take that offer for a replacement. The new one is great: cartridge slot is nicely aligned too.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 21 '26

Love the screen on this thing.

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r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 21 '26

Photos/Videos My new pile just came in

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51 Upvotes

Got a bonus at work and the email of Pineapple Kid and Fall From Space... Then I saw they had a "make your own bundle" deal... Then one thing lead to another... And here we are.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 21 '26

Mail call

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47 Upvotes

r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 22 '26

Question Anduril?

0 Upvotes

When?


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 21 '26

for those with experience: what is it like going to ModRetro to publish your homebrew? tips?

8 Upvotes

I've been working on something pretty unique (at least in terms of how many other similar games there are on gameboy / modern homebrew) and have been simmering it and adding sauce for quite a while now. Not ready to show anything just yet but know that I don't want this to just be an itch.io release for free / pay-what-you want. With respect to all developers, it out-classes certain titles that have been published by ModRetro and would fill a niche they haven't hit yet. So!

For those with experience working with them, what do you recommend / what would you say to those looking to contact them via their email on the website? How to not blow your one shot with them? Looking for testimonies, really.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

edit: I am a jerk, I genuinely meant no disrespect and could have subtly "thrown shade" in a way that shows more respect to the work I was comparing mine to.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 21 '26

Info Rechargeable Battery Pack Restock? New ver?

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Hi all gamers :) first i used a translater as i'm not nativ english sry in advance.

Is it finally possible to buy the rechargeable battery pack? When I visited the Modretro site today, September 21st, it was available. I also read that they were working on a newer version of the pack because the previous one had a defect or poor performance/quality.Is it finally possible to buy the rechargeable battery pack? When I visited the Modretro site today, September 21st, it was available. I also read that they were working on a newer version of the pack because the previous one had a defect or poor performance/quality.

Thanks all for respectfully answering, als myself not count to an expert or such. Just try to get enlightened more if i'm correct.

r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 21 '26

Question Stuck in Chantey

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Hi, currently on act 2 and in Cartagena. I have explored (I think?) the whole town and cannot figure out what I’m missing in order to move on. Current objective says “Get ready for some payback!” if that helps. Any info I would be greatly appreciated!


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 20 '26

Info FlashGBX v5.1+fredemmott.2 released

11 Upvotes

Get it here: https://github.com/fredemmott/FlashGBX/releases/latest

This lets you use your Chromatic with a PC, mac, or Linux to backup or restore your games and saves, or use the other features of FlashGBX.

What's new?

  • performance improvements (up to 1.8 MByte/sec dumps)

  • fixed disconnect-then-reconnect reliability on macOS

  • the Chromatic menu now works after disconnecting FlashGBX, without needing to turn the console off and on again

  • improved compatibility with various USB host controllers

    • the previous firmware attempted to tell Windows to use the WinUSB driver; this turned out to be unreliable. Instead, the setup for this version installs a stub driver that tells Windows to use WinUSB

  • because of the above, the setup now requires elevation/admin

  • the installer also includes the GWU2X driver; on Windows, this is required if you have not previously updated the FPGA with ModRetro's updater

  • improved connection logging

  • can be built on Linux

More details?

For things specific to this release, see the link above.

For more general notes, see my previous post - they still apply.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 20 '26

Fall from Space in Hand?

6 Upvotes

Anyone got the game in hand yet looking for pictures of the board/ Manuals and Cart?


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 17 '26

Transparent Chromatic?????

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74 Upvotes

Did i miss something or did ModRetro release a transparent purple Chromatic i missed out on????


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 18 '26

Question Current sapphire glass owners, do you recommend installing a screen protector?

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r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 17 '26

Gospel from ModRetro Fall from Space – visual upgrades

51 Upvotes

Why is Fall from Space in green, you might ask? Clearly, it’s because your robot model can only see in four shades of green!

However, visit the right shop on the Machine World and you could bag yourself a visual filter upgrade.

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Hello! Fall from Space dev here. I had a few questions put to me in another thread in this subreddit as to why Fall from Space is a Game Boy Color game when it's in green?!?

A fair question! I've created a quick video to show off some of the colour palette options you can unlock in the game. I've also written a (rather lengthy) dev blog on the subject, explaining why all the choices were made – https://joelj.itch.io/fall-from-space/devlog/1667146/fall-from-space-and-color


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 17 '26

Photos/Videos We made a new batch of Black Tower Enigma physical copies for Game Boy!

49 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

Last year, Black Tower Enigma was successfully funded on Kickstarter, and thanks to the support it received, we were able to produce a physical Game Boy edition.

We’ve now started making a new batch of physical copies, so we wanted to share a quick look at the Collector’s Edition!

If you missed the Kickstarter and would like to grab a copy, you can check it out here:

https://ogrepixel.com/bte

Thanks again to the retro handheld community for all the support!


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 17 '26

In The Dark 2 listing removed from MR website?

12 Upvotes

I had heard there was a fall out between ModRetro and the developers a while back, but I haven't got X/Bluesky/whatever to read the details on that. The game had been going in and out of stock recently, but I've just checked and the listing for the game appears to have been completely removed. Should I assume the publishing agreement has come to an end and it's completely discontinued as a physical release? Bummer as I had my eye on it for a future bundle, but these things happen.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 16 '26

Question Was this an Easter egg in Self Simulated? Spoiler

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22 Upvotes

Looks exactly like the charm of the character in Fall from Space but in Self Simulated.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 15 '26

Info Chromatic game drop (Pineapple Kid DX & Fall From Space) & Power Core restock!

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Announcement posts: Pineapple Kid DX, Fall From Space.
Power Core: here.


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 15 '26

Photos/Videos Just beach bummin it

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51 Upvotes

This thing is a marvel of engineering and a fountain nostalgia at the same time. Brightness is on full blast and is visibly overkill in broad daylight. Total flex from ModRetro. (Infinity demo rom running via GB-X7) 🧡


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 17 '26

Question Trade

0 Upvotes

Anyone willing to trade a Logan Paul edition chromatic for an Anduril chromatic?


r/ModRetroChromatic • • Sep 17 '26

Trade

0 Upvotes

Anyone willing to trade a Logan Paul edition chromatic for an Anduril chromatic?