Owners of the ModRetro Chromatic know what a great device it is. It’s the best Game Boy out there on the market with top shelf features from a metal magnesium alloy shell that can survive a car running it over to a crystal sapphire screen the second hardest material next to diamond to keep the screen scratch free. Despite these awesome protective features, carrying the handheld around without any protection still has some major downsides.
As a Chromatic owner myself I have noticed first hand that travelling around with the Chromatic sitting in my pocket or in a zip in my back pack results in the unit rubbing against surfaces. While this won’t cause the screen to get scratched (if you have the crystal sapphire screen) or any functional damage it has resulted in some aesthetic ware. On my unit it has caused the text “Chromatic” to start to get rubbed off. While it doesn’t affect the operation of the unit at all it makes it look a bit shabby and it no longer looks new. Anyone can tell by looking at it that it’s a second hand unit. So this very minor bit of ware has severly impacted the overall value of the console.
Up until now there has been no kind of carry case and no obvious way to safely transport the Chromatic. One of the main advantages of a hand held console, the Game Boy, is it’s portability. It’s a game console that can and should be used anywhere. While you are commuting to work or school on the train, waiting for hours at the medicals clinic for your appointment or when you are out camping and can’t get to sleep in your tent. There are many situations when you don’t have access to a TV so can’t use a traditional console but still have that urge to game. This is exactly what the Game Boy is for but if your console is going to get damaged just from using it when out and about then you are going to avoid taking it out. And so it just becomes a console that you play at home, but when you are at home you have your TV. So if you can play your Super Nintendo or PlayStation 3 then there isn’t that much incentive to play a game on the small Game Boy screen.
A carry case is a humble and simple accessory but it is deceptively undervalued item. This simple item made from a fabric like polyester or cotton provides a very simple function. The provide protection for your ModRetro Chromatic while travelling. The new ModRetro Chromatic Case is a product that provides a hard shell that is moulded to the exact shape of the Chromatic. This feature lets the console sit firmly in the shape of the case, preventing it from moving around during transport. This reduces friction and therefore prevents the paint and decals from rubbing off, like what happened with my Chromatic. There is a little alcove situated underneath where the console sits which fits a Game Boy cartridge. Together with the cartridge slot of the Chromatic, this allows you to travel with two cartridges. If you have an Everdrive GB then you really only need one cartridge however you also have a space to carry another cartridge or two different games.
The Chromatic Case by ModRetro is an elegant solution for transporting the unit and protecting it from the ware and tear caused during travel. The case is a hard shell wrapped in 900D nylon and finished with premium materials including a high quality zipper. The inside of the case is line with soft microfibre material to cushion and protect the unit, keeping it scratch and abrasion free. A magnetic cartridge flap is molded to hold and fit an extra game cartridge in the case. This case has been designed by the ModRetro team ensuring maximum benefit for the security of the console. The case also comes with a Chromatic charm like the ones that come with ModRetro branded games.
The Chromatic Case is available now for $29.99 USD ($53.99 AUD). To protect your investment and travel in style, you can purchase the official case directly from ModRetro’s website.
