ModRetro Chromatic: Codex Edition

Build it with Codex. Play it on Chromatic.

Front view of ModRetro Chromatic: Codex Edition displaying Codex Land: The Cloudworks.

ModRetro Chromatic: Codex Edition

$200.00

A small handheld for your big ideas. Create your own games with Codex and the ModRetro Chromatic plugin, load them onto the included Codex Cartridge, and play. The plot is entirely up to you.

Includes one programmable game cartridge.

Expected restock: November 19

As seen at DevDay

First introduced as a DevDay exclusive, the ModRetro Chromatic: Codex Edition quickly became a standout favorite. Now, it’s back with a new look as our latest Supply Co. drop.

Attendees opening and trying the handheld at DevDay.

Four pixel art companions running across a stone bridge above tropical waterfalls at sunset.

From an idea to a cartridge

You bring the imagination. Codex and the ModRetro Chromatic plugin help you build a game, test it, and put it on a cartridge.

01 / Imagine
Start with a prompt
Describe the world, the characters, and how you want to play.
02 / Create
Build with Codex
Add the ModRetro Chromatic plugin to help turn your prompt into a game.
03 / Refine
Make it your own
Work with Codex to shape scenes, art, and game logic in GB Studio.
04 / Build
Ready, set, ROM
Build a ROM: the game file you can test, share, or load onto a cartridge.

Three ways to play

On your computer
Play. Tweak. Repeat.
Try your game in a browser emulator. Tell Codex what to change, then play again.
On your Chromatic
Get a feel for it
Stream your game from your computer to Chromatic to test its controls, screen, and sound.
On a cartridge
Take your game with you
Write your ROM to a Codex Cartridge, then play it on Chromatic without your computer.

Games created in Codex

We’ve entered uncharted gaming territory. Three original games made with Codex, ready for you to explore.

Seedy’s Sweet Garden game cartridge

Seedy’s Sweet Garden

Tile matching

A lovely little puzzle game with a botanical twist. Swap pastel tiles, make matches, and see how high you can score.

Hollow Descent game cartridge

Hollow Descent

Dungeon crawler

Battle monsters, learn spells, and upgrade your gear as you venture deeper into the dungeon.

Codex Dance game cartridge

Follow the arrows, find your groove, and  give the Codex mascot its moment on the dance floor.

Technical details

Display: 160px x 144px 2.56” IPS backlit LCD
Scratch-resistant gorilla glass
Power: Comes with 3x AA batteries
Also compatible with ModRetro Rechargeable Power Core
Audio: Custom ultra-loud speaker module
3.5mm headphone output
Compatibility: Compatible with Game Boy® and Game Boy Color® game cartridges
Compatible with Chromatic game cartridges
Specs: Console: 5.2x3x1.2in, 6.2oz
Transparent ABS Plastic Shell
PBT buttons
Charm attachment point

Read the official Chromatic manual(opens in a new window)