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Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Introduces $199 Retro Gaming Handheld

The ModRetro Chromatic aims to deliver an authentic Game Boy experience with modern enhancements, launching this holiday season.

  • ModRetro Chromatic supports original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, offering pixel-perfect accuracy.
  • Features include a magnesium alloy case, sapphire crystal cover, and over 1,000 nits of brightness for outdoor play.
  • Bundled with a new licensed version of Tetris, the device also includes modern ports like USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Luckey describes the Chromatic as a passion project, focusing on quality and nostalgia rather than profit.
  • Preorders are available now, with limited quantities expected to be sold through GameStop.
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