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General

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Series

RG35XX2Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/differences-and-similarities-about-rg35xx-seriesRead 10 October 2026Maker blog compares the RG35XX H with the other RG35XX devices.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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CHROM-CLD-G, CHROM-CLD-S, CHROM-MID-G, CHROM-MID-S, CHROM-WAV-G, CHROM-WAV-S, CHROM-LEF-G, CHROM-LEF-S, CHROM-INF-G, CHROM-INF-S, CHROM-VLT-G, CHROM-VLT-S, CHROM-BBL-G, CHROM-BBL-S2Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle.jsRead 15 October 2026Shop SKUs, which follow the CHROM-XXX-Y model pattern in ModRetro's EU declaration of conformity. XXX is the colour and Y is G for the Gorilla Glass display or S for the Sapphire display.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0829/2034/1806/files/Declaration_of_Conformity_Chromatic.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU declaration of conformity No. 15451709, dated 11/3/2024, names the apparatus model CHROM-XXX-Y.

GTIN / EAN

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850064323450, 850064323467, 850064323405, 850064323320, 850064323436, 850064323351, 850064323412, 850064323337, 850064323399, 850064323238, 850064323429, 850064323344, 850064323443, 8500643233682Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the 14 shop variants.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

December 20236Press articletimeextension.com/news/2023/12/anbernics-rg35xx-h-solves-our-biggest-problem-with-the-rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Article dated 21 December 2023 says Anbernic has just announced the RG35XX H. Month precision is stored.

June 20248Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/modretro-chromatic-a-new-fpga-game-boyRead 15 October 2026Article dated June 7, 2024 reports the reveal and pre-orders. heise.de dated June 4, 2024 and Wikipedia also give June 2024.

Status

Available1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Several colour and card bundles were in stock on the maker page when read.

Available1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Add to cart is live. Some colour and glass options show as sold out or unavailable at times.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$67.994Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists pricing as $67.99 with a March 2024 release date. The maker store later lists $57.99, which is a current price and is not stored. USD list price without sales tax.

$199.998Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/modretro-chromatic-a-new-fpga-game-boyRead 15 October 2026Pre-orders at $199 including Tetris for Chromatic. Press rounds to $199. Nintendo World Report says the original sapphire model sold for $199.99. The Gorilla Glass relaunch price is $199.99 on the maker page. USD, tax not included.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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AU, AT, BE, CA, CN, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The shop's country selector lists the destinations the store sells to: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Transparent White, Transparent Purple1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Black, Transparent White and Transparent Purple. The page spells White as While in one line.

Cloud, Midnight, Wave, Leaf, Inferno, Volt, Bubblegum1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Color options Cloud, Midnight, Wave, Leaf, Inferno, Volt and Bubblegum. The first run had six colours. Cloud came with the July 2025 relaunch. Display Material options are Gorilla Glass and Sapphire.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Retro handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

Retro handheld1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Cartridge console that plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on FPGA hardware.

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

Vertical3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Manual front and back diagrams show a portrait body with the screen above the controls, as on the original Game Boy.

Platform and software

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OS family

Other Linux1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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OS at launch

Linux 64-bit1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Linux 64-bit.

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Latest OS

RG 35XXH V1.2.4 (260526)3Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/system-updateRead 10 October 2026Maker firmware page lists RG 35XXH-V1.2.4-EN16GB-260526 for the RG35XX H. The suffix 260526 is part of the maker file name.

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Built-in game stores

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Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

Game card1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game cartridges and Chromatic game cartridges.

Backward compatibility

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Game Boy, Game Boy Color and ModRetro Chromatic cartridges1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Plays Original Cartridges. Fully compatible with original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and ModRetro Chromatic Cartridges. It does not play Game Boy Advance cartridges.

Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Allwinner H7001Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

FPGA-based system (part not published)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Data: FPGA-based architecture. ModRetro does not name the FPGA part and no teardown names it.

Chip brand

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

Other1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The FPGA vendor is not named, so the chip brand is other.

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAnbernic RG35XX H

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A53	1.5

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

BModRetro Chromatic

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CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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GPU

Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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GPU architecture

Bifrost8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_(processor)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia Mali table lists Mali-G31 as Bifrost 1st gen. The maker states a dual-core G31 MP2.

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a dual-core G31 MP2. Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

650MHz5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Page lists a GPU clock speed of 650 MHz.

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

1GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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RAM type

LPDDR42Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/differences-and-similarities-about-rg35xx-seriesRead 10 October 2026Maker blog lists LPDDR4 1 GB for the RG35XX H.

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RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

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Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

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Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

None3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026The 15-part list has no card slot.

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

512GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Dual card slots, TF card expansion up to 512 GB.

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Display

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Screen size

3.5in(8.9 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

2.56in(6.5 cm)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Display: 160X144 pixel 2.56 inch IPS backlit LCD. Gorilla glass or sapphire front.

Native resolution

640 × 480px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

160 × 144px1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026160X144 pixel display.

Pixel density

228.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

84.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

4:31Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

10:91Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026No page prints the ratio. 160 x 144 pixels reduces exactly to 10:9, so the value is the exact reduction of the maker's resolution and not an estimate.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

IPS1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026IPS backlit LCD.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026640x480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

Landscape3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026160 pixels wide by 144 tall, a landscape panel in a portrait body.

Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

No4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the device has no touch screen.

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Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAnbernic RG35XX H

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Page lists a 60 Hz refresh rate at 640 x 480.

BModRetro Chromatic

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Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

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Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Stick layout

Symmetric4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review places the two analogue sticks at the bottom left and bottom right.

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Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Digital4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes L1/R1 and L2/R2 as in-line shoulder and trigger buttons. Retro Catalog lists no analog triggers.

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker product images show a single cross D-pad.

Cross3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Maker product photos show a single cross-shaped D-pad.

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker product images show X above, Y left, A right and B below.

Other3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Two operation buttons, A and B, as on the Game Boy, shown on the maker product photos. No X or Y button, so none of the four-button label sets fits. Stored as other.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

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03Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026The full part list shows only front controls, the menu button and the volume wheel. No rear buttons.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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System buttons

Volume buttons, Power, Reset, Function4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Volume buttons on the left side, power and reset on the right side, a function button on top.

Power switch, Menu, Volume wheel, Start, Select3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Manual part list: Power Switch, Menu Button, Volume Control wheel. Start and Select appear in the hotkeys page.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

No5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Not supported.

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RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a vibration motor.

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RGB lighting

No4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the sticks are not hall-effect and do not light up, unlike the RG Cube. No other lighting is mentioned on the RG35XX H.

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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252g(8.9 oz)12Reviewtheshortcut.com/p/modretro-chromatic-transparent-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review lists the magnesium Chromatic at 252 g with three AA batteries inside. It lists the transparent model at 219 g. Retro Dodo's review of the transparent model gives about 250 g with batteries for the magnesium one.

Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

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11Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Audio: Custom ultra-loud speaker module. The manual lists one built-in speaker.

Speaker direction

Bottom-firing5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Page lists speaker placement as bottom. The maker lists a high-fidelity speaker without a count, so the speaker count is left out.

Bottom-firing10Reviewnintendoworldreport.com/review/69118/chromatic-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the speaker is located on the bottom alongside the power-level LED and the USB-C port.16Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/modretro-chromatic-is-so-close-to-the-real-thing-youd-think-nintendo-made-itRead 21 October 2026Review: the bottom edge has a single speaker, a 3.5mm headphone jack and the USB-C connection.

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Audio: 3.5mm headphone output.

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAnbernic RG35XX H

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	2	Top
HDMI	Mini HDMI	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top
microSD card	Not available	2	Bottom

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists two microSD slots on the bottom. The top has a headphone jack, two USB-C ports (one for peripherals and one for charging), a Mini HDMI output and a function button.

BModRetro Chromatic

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom
Other	Link cable port	1	Left
Other	Cartridge slot	1	Not available

Source3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Manual part list: link cable port, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, game slot for GB, GBC and Chromatic cartridges. The IR port is an infrared window and is not a connector.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/modretro-chromatic-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: USB-C is on the bottom next to the 3.5mm headphone jack.10Reviewnintendoworldreport.com/review/69118/chromatic-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated November 18, 2024: the link cable port is on the left-hand side. The speaker, power-level LED and USB-C port are on the bottom.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-h-reviewRead 10 October 2026Mini HDMI output on the top edge.

Yes1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Product details: USB-C lagless video out to PC, Mac, or Oculus Quest. The features list calls it native video streaming to a Mac or PC via USB-C. CGMagazine says it is used to capture gameplay in OBS, so this is a stream to a computer and not a signal for a TV or monitor. No output resolution is published, so display_output_max is left out.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/modretro-chromatic-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the USB-C port lets you capture gameplay footage via OBS capture software without extra hardware.16Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/modretro-chromatic-is-so-close-to-the-real-thing-youd-think-nintendo-made-itRead 21 October 2026Review: the USB-C port acts as a video-out port as well as a power socket. It gives no resolution.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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Bluetooth

4.21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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NFC

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Cellular

No5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Rendered feature label: Mobile Data: Not supported.

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

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Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

3,300mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAnbernic RG35XX H

Hours (h)
8

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a Li-polymer 3300 mAh battery lasting 8 hours. No use case is stated.

BModRetro Chromatic

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

7.5W1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists charging at 5V/1.5A. 5 V x 1.5 A = 7.5 W. The maker states volts and amps, not watts.

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Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Yes4Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-power-options-ryhxbg_RxRead 15 October 2026Manual: while connected via USB-C, the device operates on external power without depleting the battery.

Charger in box

No1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a USB charging cable, gift box, manual and screen protector. No power adapter is listed.

No1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The packing list has no charger or cable.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

05Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Rendered feature label: Cooling: Not supported. No fan or vent is listed by the maker.

015Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/modretro-chromaticRead 15 October 2026Page lists the fan as none and the cooling as passive.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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AA batteries, D-pad, A and B buttons, Start and Select buttons, Menu button, IR window, On/Off switch, D-pad and button membranes7Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/mod-kitRead 15 October 2026Mod Kit, sold separately, lists D-Pad, A and B buttons, Start and Select buttons, Menu button, IR window, On/Off switch and membranes as swappable parts with no soldering. AA batteries sit behind a user-removable battery cover.13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+ModRetro+Chromatic+(Released+Mid-2025)/192722Read 15 October 2026iFixit disassembly guide for units from mid-2025 shows the battery cover opening by a lock for user access and parts held by tri-wing screws.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width145Height69mm(5.7 × 2.7 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker console specification is length 14.5 cm, width 6.9 cm, height 1.6 cm. Stored as 145 x 69 mm. The 16 mm value is an unqualified thickness, so depth is left out.

Width76.2Height132.08mm(3 × 5.2 in)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Specs: Console 5.2x3x1.2 inches. Width 3 in is 76.2 mm and height 5.2 in is 132.08 mm, exact conversions. The 1.2 in thickness has no stated maximum, so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

180g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker console specification lists 0.180 kg. The 0.290 kg value is the box.

175.77g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Specs: 6.2 oz, converted exactly to 175.77 g. iFixit's device page says console only. Reviewers measure about 250 g with three AA batteries inside, which is about 70 g more.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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CE: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED license-exempt RSS5Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/chromatic-compliance-fcc-SknfoCi0lRead 15 October 2026FCC page states Class B under Part 15. The ISED page states license-exempt RSS compliance. The CE page names the LVD, EMC and RoHS directives. The device contains an ESP32-MINI-1 radio module (FCC ID 2BMRH-ESP32MINI1), which is the module's ID. The console's own FCC ID is not published.

In the box

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In the box

RG35XX H, Type-c cable, Screen protector, User manual1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026Maker included-in-the-box list: RG35XX H, Type-c cable, Screen protector, User manual.

Chromatic, Chromatic Tetris cartridge, 3x AA ModRetro batteries1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026What's Included: Chromatic, Chromatic Tetris Cartridge, 3x AA ModRetro Batteries. What's in the box repeats the same three items.

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

None1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The packing list has no case. The Chromatic Case is a separate accessory.

Links

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Product page

anbernic.com/products/rg35xx-h1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-hRead 10 October 2026

modretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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support.modretro.com/en_us/chromatic-manual-S1cy8e_0Zx3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Chromatic Manual index with the part list, power, hotkeys, settings and compliance pages.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 10 October 2026Maker refund policy page: commodity warranty period 12 months after the customer receives the item. It covers defective products and not man-made damage. Store-wide policy for purchases from anbernic.com.

1year1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Page header: 1-YEAR WARRANTY. The shop is the US store in USD.

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