Know what else can set you back most of that asking price?
An original Game Boy Color.
Its still technically emulation, but rather than running ROMs through an emulator, youre instead using circuitry?
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that acts precisely like every component inside Nintys portable.
Well, as far as your Game Boy cartridge collection is concerned, youre using a real console.
A common complaint I often hear from the retro community is that the gaming scene often misrepresents sprite art.
Moving onto software, and theres not too much to talk about right now.
The LCD screens natural pixel effect means that the onboard software has no need for overlays and effects.
Thats a neat addition for streamers or even just those of you who fancy playing on a bigger screen.
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Additional extras are, as you might have guessed, all in line with the original Game Boy Color.
Youve got an IR sensor at the top and a link cable port for connecting to other consoles.
Sounds lame if you ask me.
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Ive thought long and hard about whether I believe this to be a con, and honestly?
Im always slightly wary of companies going with metal since its occasionally used to provide a faux-premium feel.
That same satisfaction extends to the D-pad and buttons, which feel far more tactile than my original units.
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I fully believe that the Chromatics elevated controls are only possible because it is free from GBA compromise.
Circling back to durability Modretro has learned from the GBCs sins by giving it a Sapphire Crystal lens.
Round the back, youll find the cartridge slot caved out at the top.
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Directly underneath youve got the battery compartment hidden under a flush cover.
On that note, the Chromatic is bright enough to cut through natural light and well-lit rooms.
On the software side of things, all of the Chromatics bells and whistles worked without a hitch.
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Should you buy the Modretro Chromatic?
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