The Modretro Chromatic is a fascinating Game Boy (and GBC) FPGA handheld with some unique and confounding aspects.
More info: https://modretro.com/
Available at GameStop: https://www.gamestop.com/consoles-hardware/retro-consoles/products/modretro-chromatic-gamestop-exclusive/20014956.html
The Verge review: https://www.theverge.com/24303052/modretro-chromatic-review-game-boy-color-handheld-palmer-luckey
Other devices featured:
Analogue Pocket: https://youtu.be/gOLPkd82VH0
FPGBC: https://youtu.be/xZVF4MaaI7Y
Anbernic RG40XXV: https://youtu.be/ECe4Lak58fY
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:31 what is the Chromatic?
02:58 unboxing and impressions
05:12 ports and audio
07:32 batteries and charging
09:33 the controls
12:09 screen and software
15:02 playing cartridges
16:36 flash carts
19:10 Modretro Tetris
20:30 cycle accuracy
23:29 summary (likes and dislikes)
25:30 conclusion
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