I don't get why all of a sudden everyone thinks is new...there were articles about it way back in 2020.

LOL this is such a ridiculous amount of work when you could just buy a new controller for like $70. Poor people are hilarious.

So to keep it short im a kid and i cant find the "bit" for the screw 😤 i dont exactly know what to do if i find out i dont own one, do i just giveup or?? Update: had a T8 but it was just a regular and didnt have open hole

Hopefully they can get some plastic shells out too for bringing cost down a bit.

The features of this (Or lack-of, actually) doesn't warrant the high price tag, especially considering the entire package that the Analogue Pocket offers for just a little more. I also hear Funnyplaying is working on an FPGBA for real, so that's exciting.

My drift is in my right stick.It pulls hard left.So does that mean I have to clean the top potentiometer?

that playstation shirt is sick! where'd you cop??

Would love to see a personal tier list for X reasons from you for screens or mods for GBC/GBA/GBA SP if that's something you might ever do, your tutorials/reviews have been super useful for doing my own mods and feel like with all that you know, knowing things like what your personal recommendations are for certain things such as resolution or brightness or colour etc would be useful!

Great video, i’ve done this mod on my GBC and looks fantastic but looks a bit over saturated. Is there any settings in the OSD menu to make it less saturated?

I also agree that it's not that great looking. It looks like a children's toy--super plastic-y looking

Yeah that was super easy... 🤨

It is very easy to damage this side parts when disassembling, as it happened to me, but it was no big deal, since I was able to use the same parts afterwards anyway.

I'm actually a bit excited for it. Never had modern retro hardware like an Analogue Pocket. Frankly, I very much favor the direction this project is going in with trying to match original hardware, although I am worried about the feel of the device due to material used. Seems like a cross between a gameboy pocket and color. The screen size spec is not of the GameBoy Color, it's of the GB Pocket, which is fantastic. Also I like that it takes AA batteries :P GameStop was also announced to be an exclusive retail partner for it, and that's pretty cool. I do agree with you a bit about the color choices though

first I’ve heard of this and… what an odd product. magnesium shell is cool, but there are so many bizarre design choices. I don’t care for any of the colour options and… why is it so boxy? why limit the screen to be *exactly* the same size and pixel count as the OG? why not go the Analogue route and make it a higher res integer scaled option? I’m not sure where this would even fit into the market now (aside from “billionaire’s pet product launch”). I’ll get an FGPBC (is that what it’s called?) since they nailed the price point. learning about the drone company and political backing snuffed out any remaining interest for me - not that there was much there tbh. if I wanted to spend more, there’s the Analogue Pocket. and if I only want to play GB/C games, modded original hardware can be found at a similar price instead of this… with a lot more aftermarket options to make it feel more personal. and resale value, if anyone cares about that. plus as discussed, nostalgia is a huge factor with these devices, so messing with the shape but keeping the screen the same size is confusing, to say the least. I don’t like the “limited release!” hype marketing and artificial scarcity. it must be effective, but there’s something I find really unpleasant about that. I’ll be throwing money at the screen for the FPGBA / GBA SP versions if they ever come. FunnyPlaying has the right idea - make it affordable and accessible. y’know… like a Gameboy… I wonder if there will be a surplus of screens available as aftermarket parts. not sure if exact dimensions means it’d be a drop-in replacement somehow.

I don't think it will be limited time only. The shell literally says 1st Edition. There will be more.

If they can keep it in stock, then yes; we do need a second option.

The one thing that's a sticking point for me is their claim of a sapphire screen lens. I've seen this claim before and it trends to be a lie. Unless the lens is tested and verified to be sapphire with the correct level of scratch resistance, I wouldn't want one. I'm not putting up with that lie even if the rest of the console is good. Of course if it is real sapphire and the rest of the device is good then I'd be willing to pick one up. Even though I sure don't need another device that plays Game Boy Color games.

This was very helpful, thanks!

my issue with the DS lite is the buttons the dpad and buttons are just to mushy for my liking hence why i like the DSi and OG DS a little more

I do wonder where this fits into the market. I think people really want a sweet spot between the FPGBC and the Analogue Pocket. Something maybe a little more refined, but without Analogue's fluff and business practices. However, something like this would need to be priced WAY lower, I'd say around $120 USD. If I just wanted a new, backlit, good-looking GBC, the FPGBC fits my needs for $83 and free shipping, and I can choose my colors, while also performing repairs or replacements of any parts if needed. Aside from the toggle for color fix being not a factor in the Chromatic, I don't see any upside. X4 with pixel grid gives you an authentic feel, if that's what you're after, and the stock GBC shell even pushes that point home. So, I suppose what I'm trying to convey is, for that price, where does this fit in?

Does it work for the normal switch when it’s on the stand?

Jesus Joe, how long is it since I’ve seen you - I literally fell back in my chair when I saw your hair length 😂 This handheld though, not a fan, looks so cheap and tacky

Does the 8BitDo 2 work as well?

My xbox series s sounded like it was gonna take off because of how loud it was Big thank you to your video never took a console like this apart befor but your video was great was nerves the whole time

Absolutely love my 2 FPGBC, can't wait for the FPGBA coming out some day too! But for $80 for everything, makes it way too good

I understand scrutinizing the values of the creator, but you are doing so from the relative luxury of a western country that is secured by military technology (including Anduril products). Anduril's focus on autonomous technology is explicitly to save human lives in combat situations. Palmer is on record saying that the ideal outcome is that all wars are essentially resolved via computer simulation in future. That all said, I'm not trying to argue the point - just wanted to add a bit more context.

The main thing for me is it just isn't good looking. shape is ugly, colorways are ugly, graphics are ugly.

I’m intrigued by this but not really into any of the colour options either. Feel like it’d have to be the black one. The Analogue Pocket looks a lot nicer. Are you from the Wirral / Cheshire way btw?

I can't see how it can be creating a publishing platform for indie developers via the Chromatic cartridges and also be a limited run console. There are many things that are just 'off' with this one, and it's not for me. It has some technical aspects that do pique my interest.. but they don't outweigh the ick feeling

I am trying to buy the clear purple housing for the game boy on your website site but on the basket it load only the clear green

Worst advice he gave is to bend the little metal things on the white part absolutely leave those alone it definitely cause a minor drift. Everything else is superb

I am a big proponent of FPGA for the accuracy of the hardware simulation, and because it doesn't impact real hardware with modifications (like how you pointed out the modded Gameboys take original Gameboys out of circulation). That said, Gameboy (and Gameboy Color) is one of those consoles that is incredibly easy to emulate. We're at a point where emulation is pretty much indistinguishable from the original experience, just because we can throw more power at the job than we'd ever have dreamed possible in the 90s. If you just want to play the games, and you want some modern conveniences like save states, which are invaluable for games with password save, or no save at all, you can have backlit screens, you can scale, you can embrace blasphemy and put on smoothing filters, or interpolation. Emulation is totally good enough for Gameboy games. Emulation also means you can play other contemporary stuff reasonably well. Gamegear, Lynx, Wonderswan, NeoGeo Pocket. The Analog Pocket gives you that option, too, with cartridge adaptors, but I think for the vast majority of gamers all over the world, the Gameboy is where the nostalgia really is, and the also-rans are really just bonuses (though the Lynx has its diehard fans). Now, it's still a different story for even the SNES, never mind higher end consoles. It's gotta be original hardware to get the authentic experience, but you can't throw a rock on AliExpress without hitting something that can emulate the gameboy well, if not perfectly. I have my Gameboy Color, and my much-loved childhood DMG-1, both sitting in my cupboard, never getting any love, because emulation handhelds are totally good enough for me.

Nice video. I agree I personally don't like the design of the Chromatic. Also I'd say they're a bit late to the game... they would've probably got more interest if it was released before the FPGBC. I'm already a happy man with an OLED + giltesa Type-C modded GBC, FPGBC and Analogue Pocket. Spent way too much, no way I'm getting the Chromatic.

I don’t think it’ll be comfortable. There’s not really too many shots of the back and I would imagine that they had to exclude the curve which is what makes the GBC super comfortable over the Analogue Pocket. When you have your hands flat like that, eventually they start to cramp when it’s that thin. With the GBC Butt your fingers rest nicely. But I guess they want it not to rock on the table :/

My super glue ate the plastic when i tried to glue, but the disassembly was very helpful! now i just have to not lose any pieces before my replacement strip arrives. Thanks for the guide!

Where di you get the test cart? Google searches not turning up so much.

The clock speed affects linking with original hardware. I'm not worried about that tbh.

I owned an Analogue Pocket for a while back when they were new, and while the Analogue Pocket is a cool device, I don't like Analogue as a company and I ended up getting an RG35XX and later an RG35XX Plus instead. I'm satisfied with that. Lol.

I don’t think these look bad at all, I dig the racing stripes. But it doesn’t really look like a 200$ premium product either. Nor does an og gameboy/pocket/color/advance either. GBA SP and GB micro are the only premium looking official gameboys tbh. But yeah, original gameboys never were premium products to begin with.

The colors are actually like that to match the colors of the Gen 1 starter pokemon

I excited for the chromatic. The only thing is, I wish the screen was a little bigger, but I'm still getting one.

You had me at "owns an arms company". That makes this a no from me. We got enough of that crap in this world without me knowingly supporting it. The colors chosen and the graphics on the shells are also terrible. The grey on black one is the only halfway decent choice and that's because it's just black and grey. I'm weirdly intrigued by Toki Tori in gameboy format though, I've played through those games quite a bit. I'm very curious to see if the games are compatible with a standard gameboy.

one thing I feel is an issue for me, the DS games have no use anymore right? if not is there not a case that just hides Slot 1 as it's ugly as hell?

They just throwing money at a wall with this one

I like it so I ordered the yellow one. I do wish there were more color options, something more like the original GameBoy color theme or a SNES theme one. Even though I have a collection of original and modded GameBoy/Color/Advance and emulation devices, I was going for that original resolution and screen size. Just another device for my ever growing collection.

The price hurts. I'm of the group that thinks that even with it's flaws if you're at $200 you might as well spring for an analogue pocket. I never knew about the clockspeeds being off with the FPGBC. It seems like FP is really good at releasing stuff and then it having a major flaw. I remember I ordered their first product which was the GBA screen mod (which was rare at the time) and it was a laggy diagonal refresh mess. A few weeks after I got it in the mail they came out with a ribbon cable replacement to fix that issue but wanted me to pay for it. I still refuse to buy anything from them and now hearing the clockspeed issue I think even less of the company. We also have the Taco Mister handheld coming soon which will likely shake up the whole FPGA handheld ecosystem. I guess this ModRetro console still has some unique aspects. I love all my Magnesium devices, my thinkpad, my camers, but I'd probably still take a modded GBC over it though for half the price. If I didn't know how to mod, it's definitely a contender. But again... So is the AP with its other consoles and you don't need to get a flashcart.

5:16 This quickly turned into a FPGBC shoutout. 😸 ...sold! Going to get one right meow! 😹

2:02 Skimmed one of his interviews...just another elitist arshole hawking his wares 🤨 Yeah, stay away! 🤔

We just need the screens.

I think it looks ugly and goofy, and the thought of some of my retro gaming hardware money going to an evil billionaire's vanity project - rather than the hobbyists or small-medium sized businesses it usually goes to - makes me feel dirty and ashamed. Especially at that price plus import duties. Having said that I'm surely it'll do really well and I don't personally judge anyone who buys into it, who couldn't care less about the corporate entity behind it. A new high end GBC with its unique screen will be a luxurious novelty and I believe the hype that it's probably the lowest latency panel on any GBC clone too. Still, to me, these guys are the bad guys on the block. Well-moneyed, smooth talking out-of-towners who waited until the industry was just big enough to be worth milking for daddy Satan.