#retro #gaming #ChromaticPineapple Kid DX – Launch Trailer | ModRetro ChromaticModRetro2026-09-15 | The Legendary Tower appears once every 100 years, and beyond it lies Pineapple Paradise. Its challenges are so immense that no one has ever dared to enter. The tower is back, and one brave hero has stepped up to climb it!
• Ascend the legendary 100-Year Tower across 70+ hand-crafted levels. • Find the vital keys to unlock every tricky puzzle. • Run and dodge past bombs, spikes, and enemies. • Build, test, and save your own custom levels with the built-in Map Builder. • Experience the all-new DX version, featuring vibrant, full-color graphics, bonus stages, and 18 achievements.
Available Now: modretro.com/products/pineapple-kid-dxFall From Space – Launch Trailer | ModRetro ChromaticModRetro2026-09-15 | You wake with no memory on a strange planet and begin a journey for answers. A whole solar system sits inside the cartridge, and the choices you make will shape the course of history!
• Explore an open world that combines RPG progression with Metroidvania style platforming, in a unique handheld experience. • Follow a branching story with multiple endings, some of them secret, and a karma system that shapes the world around you. • Take on quests with real choices that affect characters and events. • Play through 7 to 10 hours with high replayability, save-anywhere support, multiple save slots, unlockables, and Game Boy Printer® support! • Featuring a stunning original soundtrack by Beatscribe and cover art by legendary artist Mitsuhiro Arita.
Available Now: modretro.com/products/fall-from-spaceChikyū Kaihō Gun ZAS Developer Interview | ModRetroModRetro2026-09-09 | Originally released in 1992 as a Japanese exclusive, Chikyū Kaihō Gun ZAS became one of the rarest and most technically ambitious shooters on the original Game Boy®.
Decades later, Palmer Luckey has sat down with ZAS creators Nagashima-san and Takahashi-san to talk about the game’s development, its humble beginnings, what it was really like to launch in Japan, and the secret hidden in Stage 3 that maybe nobody has discovered yet.
modretro.comHow to Recover Your M64 Pro ControllerModRetro2026-08-24 | If your ModRetro M64 Pro Controller is unresponsive, won’t connect, or an update didn’t finish cleanly, recovery can get it back to a working state. This guide walks you through connecting the controller to your computer, putting it into recovery mode, and installing the recovery firmware.
Get your ModRetro M64: modretro.comHow to Update your M64 Pro ControllerModRetro2026-08-24 | Keep your ModRetro M64 Pro Controller up to date with the latest firmware. This guide walks you through connecting the controller to your computer, putting it into update mode, and installing the latest firmware.
Get your ModRetro M64: modretro.comHow to Recover Your ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-08-20 | If your M64 won't boot, hangs on startup, or an update didn't finish cleanly, recovery gets it back to a working state. This guide covers the USB method, connecting the console to your computer through the accessory port, putting it into recovery mode, and flashing the recovery firmware from there.
- Recovery files and firmware: modretro.com/support - Game compatibility list: modretro.com/pages/m64-compatibility - Get your ModRetro M64: modretro.comRayman 2 – Launch Trailer | ModRetro ChromaticModRetro2026-08-12 | Razorbeard, the wicked pirate, has invaded the world. The Teensies are being held captive and the universe is in danger.
Only Rayman's speed, agility and magical powers can save all from darkness and destruction!
• Race & Battle across 42 massive levels in 10 unique worlds. • Swing, Jump, Climb, Fly with Helicopter Hair, Punch with a Magic Fist and more! • Collect 800 Lums and the 4 Masks of Polokus to restore balance to the planet. • All-new soundtrack composed from scratch to capture the magic of Rayman.
Available Now: modretro.com/products/rayman-2Earthworm Jim – Launch Trailer | ModRetro ChromaticModRetro2026-08-12 | A run-and-gun platformer about a worm in a robot suit, loud and weird and gorgeous, the kind of game you can’t wait to tell your friends about.
Jim has been shrunk down into a handheld format while maintaining all the fun, but rebuilding the game from the ground up for this hardware.
The Chromatic edition is enhanced with auto-save and level select for a more groovy replay experience.
• Run-and-gun platforming with whip-cracking, ray-gun-blasting action • Large character sprites, with enemies and bosses that are imposing on a small screen • Springy movement, chaos, and humor in a compact form • Enhanced with auto-save, so you can pick up right where you left off • Level select allows you to jump straight to the stage you want
Available Now: modretro.com/products/earthworm-jimXeno Crisis – Launch Trailer | ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-30 | Xeno Crisis drops you into a hostile research outpost overrun by alien forces.
As battle-hardened marines, one or two players fight through dense enemy waves, rescue survivors, and push towards the source of the outbreak.
Every area is a test of movement, aim, and resource management. Smart weapon choices and timely upgrades are the difference between survival and being overwhelmed.
Designed for score-chasing and repeat runs, Xeno Crisis delivers fast, punishing action with modern precision and 16-bit arcade intensity.
- Twin-stick run-and-gun combat built for precision control - Solo or two-player co-op action - 7 areas packed with enemy waves and boss encounters - Upgradeable weapons and power-ups that shape each run - Score-driven gameplay built for replayability and mastery
Available now: modretro.com/products/xeno-crisisBuck Bumble – Launch Trailer | ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-29 | You play as a genetically enhanced ex-Bumble Ace Fighter, equipped with cybernetic implants, multifunctional weaponry, and body armor.
After a chemical spill unleashes the Evil Herd army, Buck is the last line of defense against a rapidly expanding swarm of mutant insects on the march.
Argonaut's cult classic 3D third person shooter features aerial flight mechanics, mission-based objectives, two player split screen modes, and an iconic speed garage soundtrack.
- Mission-based single player campaign set across 3D environments in rural England - Fly, hover, brake, and perform loop-de-loops as a genetically enhanced cyborg bumblebee - Multiple weapons to collect and switch between in combat, including a wing-powered wrist laser with unlimited ammo - Radar system to track enemy positions across each mission - Buck Battle: two-player split screen aerial dogfight mode - Buzz Ball: two-player split screen aerial football mode where players use flight and weapons to knock an oversized ball into the opponent's net - Bump to the bass with the cult classic speed garage soundtrack
Available now: modretro.com/products/buck-bumbleExtreme-G: Turbo Fusion – Launch Trailer | ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-29 | Extreme-G: Turbo Fusion brings together the legendary high-speed combat racers Extreme G® and Extreme G®: XG2 in one adrenaline-fueled collection.
This mashup delivers blistering futuristic racing across tracks built for pure speed. Manage your boost, carve through tight corners, and stay ahead while weapons turn every lap into a battle for position.
Missiles, mines, invisibility, and the infamous Willy Warp can instantly change the race.
Precision and aggression decide who finishes first.
- Fast-paced anti-gravity racing - Offensive and defensive weapons across every track - Boost management that rewards skillful riding - Special power-ups that can instantly shift race position
Available now: modretro.com/products/extreme-g-turbo-fusionXibalba 64 – Launch Trailer | ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-29 | Xibalba 64 throws you into a maze of high-tech bases, ancient catacombs, and dense jungle corridors inspired by classic '90s shooters.
Armed with heavy firepower, you battle through the Mayan underworld against relentless enemies and environmental hazards.
Blocky low-poly visuals and a moody ambient soundtrack define the experience, blending old-school intensity with modern precision.
Fast movement, sharp gunplay, and oppressive atmospheres drive every encounter.
- Fast-paced first-person combat with classic run-and-gun movement - Navigate maze-like levels filled with traps, hidden paths, and ambushes - Battle waves of enemies using a growing arsenal of heavy weapons - Explore high-tech facilities, catacombs, and jungle environments - Retro-inspired visuals and a dark ambient soundtrack - Settle the score with intense 4-player Deathmatch battles, or team up with a friend to conquer the underworld together in 2-player Co-op
Locate your nearest Blockbuster M64 demo station: modretro.com/blockbusterShips Today | ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-29 | The first M64 order has shipped!Official ModRetro M64 Deep Dive: Console, Controller, GamesModRetro2026-07-28 | The deep dive into everything you need to know about the new ModRetro M64, presented by Palmer Luckey.
00:00 Introduction 01:11 The M64 Console 01:41 Design & Build Quality 02:43 Controller Compatibility 02:57 Easy Disassembly & Customization 03:43 Gold-Plated Connectors 04:13 Control Dial 05:26 Fiber Optic Cartridge Lighting 06:11 Custom Lighting 06:23 Rear I/O & AV Output 07:03 Cartridge Eject System 08:12 Dust Cover & Cartridge Connector 08:44 Inside the M64 09:25 Century-Grade Hardware Design 09:59 Passive Cooling 10:35 The M64 Controller 11:30 Authentic N64 Ergonomics 11:59 Aluminum Shell & Z Button 12:26 Front Design & Translucent Construction 13:01 Classic N64 Layout 13:52 Buttons & Swappable Parts 14:47 Bluetooth 6.2 Low-Latency Wireless 15:47 Battery Options & Wired Mode 17:17 Controller Internals & Big Rumble 18:40 The Analog Stick 19:33 Swappable Joysticks 20:37 Interchangeable Gates 22:45 Modern Joystick Cap 23:22 M64 Game Cartridges 24:17 Cartridge Hardware & Longevity 25:42 Firmware & Game Updates 26:29 Xibalba 64 Trailer 27:35 Extreme-G: Turbo Fusion Trailer 28:13 Xeno Crisis Trailer 28:59 Buck Bumble Trailer 29:41 Outro 30:22 One More Thing…
modretro.comModRetro at Comic-Con 2026ModRetro2026-07-27 | We brought the M64 to Comic-Con so the people could experience it for the very first time.How to Update Your ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-27 | Wi-Fi, SD Card, & USB Methods Explained
Keeping your M64 updated means the best performance, growing game compatibility, and new features. This guide covers all three update methods, starting with the easiest: over-the-air Wi-Fi updates straight from the console menu, updating via microSD card, and updating through the accessory port with your computer.
More at: modretro.com Latest firmware info: modretro.com/supportM64 Pro Controller: Every Feature ExplainedModRetro2026-07-24 | A complete tour of the M64 Pro Controller. The classic trident design rebuilt from the ground up. Explore: the user-swappable TMR analog stick, aluminum back shell, wireless Bluetooth pairing, wired USB-C play, swappable rechargeable battery pack, AA battery option, built-in rumble, and more.
- Get your ModRetro Pro Controller: modretro.com - Game compatibility list: modretro.com/pages/m64-compatibility - Support: modretro.com/supportHow to Set Up Your ModRetro M64ModRetro2026-07-24 | Get your ModRetro M64 up and running in just a few minutes. This official setup guide walks you through everything from unboxing to booting your first game, connecting HDMI and power, pairing your controller (wired and wireless), inserting your carts, and navigating the on-screen menu.
- Get your ModRetro M64: modretro.com - Game compatibility list: modretro.com/pages/m64-compatibility - Support: modretro.com/supportCroc 2 TrailerModRetro2026-06-02 | Croc 2 sends you across vibrant worlds filled with puzzles, hidden collectibles, and classic 2D platforming challenges. Explore colorful environments, outsmart enemies, and uncover secrets as you guide Croc through an eventful journey.
This 25th Anniversary ModRetro re-release enhances the experience with seamless auto-save support and an optional Max Life setting, letting you tailor the challenge while keeping the adventure moving.
Available Now @ modretro.comChikyū Kaihō Gun ZAS TrailerModRetro2026-06-02 | Originally released in 1992 as a Japanese exclusive, Chikyū Kaihō Gun ZAS became one of the rarest and most technically ambitious shooters on the original Game Boy®. Fast moving stages are packed with enemy waves and layered scrolling environments, demanding control as you weave through concentrated fire and dismantle formations before they close in.
Massive mechanical bosses dominate the battlefield, filling the screen with steel and ordnance. Precision is survival. Momentum is constant. This is a shooter that never slows down.
Available Now @ modretro.comCroc is Back on Chromatic for its 25th AnniversaryModRetro2025-10-31 | The beloved reptilian hero is back! In Croc, embark on an epic quest across four unique worlds and over 30 levels to rescue his adorable Gobbo friends from the clutches of the evil Baron Dante. Leap, swim, and tailspin your way through icy slopes, fiery caverns, and tropical islands – all faithfully reimagined for Chromatic. With smoother controls and a modern save system, this definitive edition delivers the charm of the original with a fresh, portable twist.
Shop now at modretro.com/products/crocBuck and the Cursed Cartridge Available Now on ChromaticModRetro2025-10-31 | When Buck, a die-hard retro gamer, buys a mysterious cartridge labeled “DEFINITELY NOT A CURSED CARTRIDGE” from his local GameStop, things go sideways fast. The moment he pops it into his Chromatic, he’s sucked through the screen and trapped inside the game! To escape, Buck must battle through pixelated worlds, outsmart glitchy bosses, and uncover who—or what—is pulling the strings. With help from a rogue hacker, hidden cheats, and his trusty blaster, Buck’s only way out is to beat the game itself.
Shop now at modretro.com/products/buckRayman is back on cartridge. Play it now on Chromatic!ModRetro2025-09-23 | Rayman is back in handheld form for his 30th anniversary! Join him on a wild adventure across more than 30 vibrant, action-packed levels as he battles to free the captive Toons from the sinister grip of Mr. Dark. Leap over hazards, swing from flying rings, and unleash Rayman’s iconic punch in a journey packed with quirky enemies, hidden secrets, and pure platforming fun.
modretro.com/products/raymanControlling the Goodyear Blimp with a Chromatic?!ModRetro2025-08-14 | Blimp control shown in the video for entertainment purposes only. The Goodyear Blimp is operated by trained pilots.A Wild Casey Neistat Appears!ModRetro2025-08-07 | A wild @casey appears!
The ModRetro Chromatic plays original Game Boy® and Game Boy Color® cartridges on a custom 160x144 backlit screen that’s crystal-clear even in sunlight. Built with a gorilla or sapphire display and a magnesium alloy shell, it’s designed to be nearly indestructible. With video-out and link cable support, you can share gameplay or battle friends like it’s 1999.
Now available at ModRetro.com.M64 Gameplay RevealModRetro2025-07-24 | Lock in early bird pricing by entering your email for the M64 waitlist!
modretro.com/pages/m64CHROMATIC IS BACKModRetro2025-07-10 | Same magnesium alloy shell. Same pixel-perfect display. Ships with Tetris. 5 new games, 3 new accessories, and a brand-new colorway—order today ModRetro.com.Self Simulated TrailerModRetro2025-07-10 | You wake up inside a machine, stripped of memory and identity. You are a digital copy of yourself, fighting through level after level to reclaim your past. Fast movement, instant retries, and high-precision platforming make this a pure test of reflexes and focus.
Features: Fast-paced platforming with tight controls
Over 100 levels filled with enemies and traps
Assist settings like triple jump and auto-stomp
Hardcore mode resets the game when hit
Built-in speedrun timer
Auto-save after each level
Optional tip system and progress countersGravitorque DX TrailerModRetro2025-07-10 | After a catastrophic shipwreck, you’re stranded in deep space with nothing but the Gravitational Torque Modifier to navigate your surroundings. Forget jumping, rotate gravity to walk on walls and ceilings as you tackle maze-like stages that turn your perspective upside down. Built with retro challenge and modern design in mind, it’s a fresh twist on the platformer.
Features: Gravity rotation mechanic instead of jumping
Four distinct worlds with escalating complexity
Maze-like levels that require spatial thinking
Retro visuals and minimal UI
A platformer that challenges how you think, not how fast you moveSabrina The Animated Series: Zapped!ModRetro2025-07-10 | Originally released in the early 2000s, Zapped! returns as a fan-favorite platformer based on Sabrina: The Animated Series. In a talent show gone wrong, Sabrina accidentally transforms the audience into animals. With help from Salem, she needs to fix it fast. IGN once called it “one of the better platformers based on a cartoon license.” (2001)
Features: Play as Sabrina and her cat Salem
Zap your way through 20 fast-paced levels
Use Salem’s tail to clear obstacles and help Sabrina move forward
A lighthearted, magic-fueled platformer with cartoon charmFirst Contact Protocol TrailerModRetro2025-07-10 | A deep-space collision. A spreading contamination. A crew with conflicting goals. As you explore the ship and try to repair it, every choice you make matters. Some decisions combine in unexpected ways, leading to different outcomes.
Features: Non-linear story shaped by your actions
A detailed ship with critical systems and hidden areas
Illustrated 8-bit cutscenes by a comic book artist
Crew members with their own roles, motives, and personal stakesWicked Plague TrailerModRetro2025-07-10 | You're Ramuel, the youngest exterminator in MonteCruz. The building you’re sent to isn’t just infested—it’s cursed. Fight through floors full of monsters, uncover the truth, and survive the night. Built from the ground up as a modern Metroidvania for 8-bit handhelds.
Experience an epic tale set in a vivid fantasy world. For a number of years after the age-old conflict with dragons came to a head, the people of Archend have enjoyed an era of peace. All was well until the esteemed Yhmszindr, Kurtis, went missing, and the sealed dragons began to awaken.
Explore, solve, and battle your way through this heroic adventure, meeting memorable characters while uncovering the rich history of the land of Archend. Step into this world as Kris, son of the Yhmszindr, embarking on a quest to find him. Along the way, put a stop to the plot that threatens the kingdom!
#modretro #chromatic #Dragonyhm #gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #rpg #trailerDragonyhm - Spacebot Interactive Developer SpotlightModRetro2024-12-23 | Learn more about Dragonyhm from the developer of the game, Spacebot Interactive. For full blog post: modretro.com/blogs/blog/dragonyhm-developer-spotlight
Experience an epic tale set in a vivid fantasy world. For a number of years after the age-old conflict with dragons came to a head, the people of Archend have enjoyed an era of peace. All was well until the esteemed Yhmszindr, Kurtis, went missing, and the sealed dragons began to awaken.
Explore, solve, and battle your way through this heroic adventure, meeting memorable characters while uncovering the rich history of the land of Archend. Step into this world as Kris, son of the Yhmszindr, embarking on a quest to find him. Along the way, put a stop to the plot that threatens the kingdom!
#modretro #chromatic #devlog #Dragonyhm #gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #rpgHermano - TrailerModRetro2024-11-04 | Follow the recently passed Nano as he fights through the underworld to rescue his brother, Mano, from the clutches of Hell! Locate the keys that unlock the gates to the infernal realms to rescue your beloved Hermano! Pre-order today: modretro.com/products/hermano
#modretro #chromatic #hermano #retrogaming #gameboy #gameboycolorProject S-11 - TrailerModRetro2024-10-22 | You are the sole operative of Project S-11, whose mission is to penetrate the incoming alien space invasion threatening Earth. Blaze through eight increasingly tricky stages through a seemingly endless onslaught of enemy ships, picking up helpful power-ups that fundamentally change how you approach your attack. Pre-order today: modretro.com/products/project-s-11
#modretro #chromatic #projects11 #retrogaming #gameboy #gameboycolorWhere You Gonna Play?ModRetro2024-10-16 | Play all your favorite Game Boy and Game Boy Color games anywhere, anytime. Preorder today to receive your Chromatic before the holiday season.
#ModRetro #Chromatic #GameStop[ENG] | Lets Play - Chantey! | !Chromatic | @modretroModRetro2024-09-26 | Powered by Restream restream.ioChantey - Gortyn Code Developer Spotlight VideoModRetro2024-09-18 | Learn more about Chantey from the developer of the game, Gortyn Code. For full blog post: modretro.com/blogs/blog/chantey-developer-spotlight
Stowed away on a Spanish merchant vessel, craving for adventure, riches and fame, your long and arduous voyage to the West Indies is about to come to an abrupt end...
Set in an alternate history where Golden Age pirate mythology and headbanging heavy metal riffs collide, embark on an epic journey to collect mystical sea chanteys, navigate treacherous waters, overcome enemies, and survive the horrors lurking beneath the ocean’s waves.
Check out the demo for Chantey: https://gortyncode.gr/
#ModRetro #Chromatic #devlog #retrogaming #Chantey #rhythmgame #gameboycolor #gameboy[ENG] | Playing Pokemon Red! | !Chromatic | @modretroModRetro2024-09-05 | Powered by Restream restream.ioBaby T-Rex - TrailerModRetro2024-09-04 | Baby T-Rex is a captivating platform game where you are Rex, a rockin’ skateboarding dinosaur, on a mission to save Rexette, your girlfriend, from the evil magician Sethron. Run, jump, shoot, and skate through challenging obstacles and enemies in a race against time to save her! Exclusively on Chromatic, preorder today: modretro.com/products/Baby-T-Rex
Baby T-Rex is also compatible with Game Boy®. and Game Boy®. Color hardware.
#modretro #chromatic #BabyTRex #platformer #retrogaming #gameboy #gameboycolorChantey - TrailerModRetro2024-08-21 | Chantey is a top-down adventure and rhythm game where you play as a stowaway on a Spanish merchant vessel seeking adventure, riches, and fame. In an alternate history where Golden Age pirate mythology meets heavy metal, collect mystical sea chanteys, navigate treacherous waters, and survive oceanic horrors. Exclusively on Chromatic, preorder today: modretro.com/products/chantey
#modretro #chromatic #Chantey #rhythmgame #retrogaming #gameboy #gameboycolor[ENG] | Playthrough of In The Dark 2! | !Chromatic | @modretroModRetro2024-08-15 | Powered by Restream restream.ioIn The Dark 2 - Pearacidic Games & Gumpy Function Developer SpotlightModRetro2024-08-12 | Learn more about In The Dark 2 from the developers of the game, Pearacidic Games and Gumpy Function. For full blog post: modretro.com/blogs/blog/in-the-dark-2-developer-spotlight
A devastating virus threatens to cripple the Galactic Federations Chief Neural Core, threatening to put an end to intergalactic travel and turning a galaxy spanning empire into mere island settlements - disconnected and alone.
Ikalo Pann, Captain of the Starship Leviathan, must track down the source of this virus and bring the unknown terrorist before the Federation to answer for their crimes. An encrypted message sent by a dead man offers a single thread to unwind the mystery. Within are a set of galactic coordinates and a brief message: "Come find me, Pann..."
Join Ikalo as she solves hundreds of complex puzzles, explores planets for clues and uncovers a deep science fiction mystery.
#ModRetro #Chromatic #devlog #retrogaming #ITD2 #InTheDark2 #puzzlegame #gameboycolorIn The Dark 2 - TrailerModRetro2024-08-12 | Join Ikalo Pann's mission to stop a virus that threatens to end intergalactic travel and civilization as we know it in this vintage-inspired puzzle adventure with a Shmup mini-game. Exclusively on Chromatic, preorder today: modretro.com/products/in-the-dark-2
In the Dark 2 is a launch title by Pearacidic Games and Gumpy Function for the Chromatic. This puzzle game is compatible with Game Boy®. Color hardware.
#modretro #chromatic #retrogaming #ITD2 #InTheDark2 #puzzlegame #gameboycolor[ENG] | Playthrough of Patchy Matchy! | !gamestop | @modretroModRetro2024-08-09 | Join Richard as he adventures into Patchy Matchy and Super Mario Bros, showing off the shiny new GameStop Chromatic!ModRetro X GameStopModRetro2024-08-06 | Preorder the GameStop Exclusive Chromatic Today: modretro.com/gamestop
Patchy Matchy is a new action puzzle game where you match four sea creatures in a row to clear them from the ocean. As you progess, more creatures will get in your way, and if the board fills up, Patchy will wipe out.
#modretro #chromatic #devlog #PatchyMatchy #gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #puzzlegamePatchy Matchy - TrailerModRetro2024-08-01 | In Patchy Matchy, you are Patchy, a totally tubular surfer dude on a mission to conquer the ocean and set the most epic records. Join Patchy on this rad adventure where you'll help him match four sea creatures in a row to clear them from the ocean. Preorder today: modretro.com/products/patchy-matchy
Patchy Matchy is a launch title from Malamute for the Chromatic. This puzzle game is compatible with Game Boy®. and Game Boy®. Color hardware.