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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey unveiled the ModRetro Chromatic, a new handheld gaming device that is compatible with Game Boy cartridges.
The Southern California-based startup ModRetro said the Chromatic is the world’s only pixel-accurate Game Boy cartridge-compatible device. It’s the latest company founded by Luckey, who started the modern revival of virtual reality with Oculus and then moved on to defense contractor Anduril.
Combining nostalgic charm with modern construction, the Chromatic promises to redefine the retro gaming experience for enthusiasts and introduce a new generation to the joys of classic, simplifiedgaming, ModRetro said.
“I have been working on making the ultimate Game Boy-inspired device off and on as a hobby for almost seventeen years now,” Luckey said in a blog post. “Dozens of modified systems and clean-sheet prototypes later, it is finally here: The ModRetro Chromatic. It is, put simply, my ultimate tribute to the beautiful form, technical excellence, and cultural impact of the Nintendo Game Boy. Hundreds of irrational decisions made during the development of the Chromatic mean it will be remembered not as one of many Game Boy clones, but as an uncompromisingly authentic celebration of everything that made the console special.”
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Display technology
Palmer Luckey is supporting ModRetro.
The Chromatic has a 160×144 pixel, 2.56-inch display behind a sapphire screen cover, offering crispnessand accuracy. Game art is shown as the creators originally intended and creates a time-machine-like experience.
ModRetro CEO Torin Herndon said in a statement, “Media has transformed dramatically over the past few decades. Though I am in my early thirties, I recall the days of rewinding cassettes and blowing dust out of game cartridges. Each device had a unique charm that made every interaction special. Today’s technology often lacks this sense of engagement and mystery. The Chromatic is our way of bringing back the intentional and memorable experiences of the past forward into the future.”
Luckey started the company in 2009 and Herndon is a cofounder.
Bringing back simplified gaming
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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey unveiled the ModRetro Chromatic, a new handheld gaming device that is compatible with Game Boy cartridges.
The Southern California-based startup ModRetro said the Chromatic is the world’s only pixel-accurate Game Boy cartridge-compatible device. It’s the latest company founded by Luckey, who started the modern revival of virtual reality with Oculus and then moved on to defense contractor Anduril.
Combining nostalgic charm with modern construction, the Chromatic promises to redefine the retro gaming experience for enthusiasts and introduce a new generation to the joys of classic, simplifiedgaming, ModRetro said.
“I have been working on making the ultimate Game Boy-inspired device off and on as a hobby for almost seventeen years now,” Luckey said in a blog post. “Dozens of modified systems and clean-sheet prototypes later, it is finally here: The ModRetro Chromatic. It is, put simply, my ultimate tribute to the beautiful form, technical excellence, and cultural impact of the Nintendo Game Boy. Hundreds of irrational decisions made during the development of the Chromatic mean it will be remembered not as one of many Game Boy clones, but as an uncompromisingly authentic celebration of everything that made the console special.”
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Display technology
Palmer Luckey is supporting ModRetro.
The Chromatic has a 160×144 pixel, 2.56-inch display behind a sapphire screen cover, offering crispnessand accuracy. Game art is shown as the creators originally intended and creates a time-machine-like experience.
ModRetro CEO Torin Herndon said in a statement, “Media has transformed dramatically over the past few decades. Though I am in my early thirties, I recall the days of rewinding cassettes and blowing dust out of game cartridges. Each device had a unique charm that made every interaction special. Today’s technology often lacks this sense of engagement and mystery. The Chromatic is our way of bringing back the intentional and memorable experiences of the past forward into the future.”
Luckey started the company in 2009 and Herndon is a cofounder.
Bringing back simplified gaming
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