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General

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Series

RG35XX2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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

RG35XXSP, China-RG35XXSP-Silver-64G1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current China / Silver 64G configuration, SKU China-RG35XXSP-Silver-64G. China is the shipping warehouse, not a destination-market claim. Available flag is true. RG34XXSP and RG SP are different products.

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.

8 May 20244Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/tagged/rg35xxspRead 8 October 2026Maker news index dates First Look at NEW ANBERNIC RG35XXSP May 8, 2024. This is the official reveal, separate from earlier unofficial leaks and later retail shipments.

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/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026

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.

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$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

Silver1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026

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 handheld2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Linux retro/emulation handheld with a clamshell body. Emulator support is not native backward compatibility or a compatibility certification.

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

Clamshell2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 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 Linux2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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OS at launch

Anbernic Linux14Press articleretrododo.com/rg35xxsp-is-officialRead 8 October 2026Contemporary May 11, 2024 update lists Linux OS in the manufacturer-provided RG35XXSP specifications. Current page says Linux 64-bit, but the later 64-bit update is not retroactively assigned to launch. No kernel version is claimed.

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Latest OS

Anbernic Linux V1.1.5 (2026-05-22)13Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/system-updateRead 8 October 2026Current exact RG35XXSP section lists RG35XXSP-EN-64G-V1.1.5-260522. This is the latest available maker system image, not proof of the preinstalled version. Separate 16 GB download and sibling RG34XXSP/RG SP firmware are excluded.

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Built-in game stores

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Physical games

None2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists TF card slots only and Supports ported games and other 30+ emulators, with games downloaded by the user. No cartridge or disc slot

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 H7005Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly names Allwinner H700. Other is the existing schema enum for Allwinner.

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

Other5Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 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 RG35XXSP

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

Source2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

BModRetro Chromatic

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CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

1.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Process

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GPU

Mali-G31 MP22Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Maker advertises dual-core Mali-G31 MP2. Arm shader-core nomenclature is not entered as AMD/NVIDIA/Intel GPU compute units.

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GPU architecture

Bifrost7Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g31Read 8 October 2026Arm explicitly identifies the maker-named Mali-G31 as Bifrost. No later generation or device clock is inferred.

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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.

22Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026dual-core Mali-G31 MP2. Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD CUs

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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.

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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

1GB2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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RAM type

LPDDR43Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/1727236118350_86579ab7-705f-42b5-83a5-e9375f42631a_1024x1024.pngRead 8 October 2026LPDDR4 1GB is explicit in the maker image. No RAM clock, transfer rate or bandwidth is inferred.

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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

microSD2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Dual TF card slots. Both hold removable cards, even when the firmware calls TF1 Internal Card. No internal storage capacity or internal M.2 socket count is inferred.

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.

512GB2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Maker explicitly supports TF expansion up to 512 GB. No theoretical maximum is substituted.

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Display

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Screen size

3.5in(8.9 cm)2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 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 × 480px2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 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

4:310Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly states 4:3.

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.

IPS2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 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

No11Reviewretrogamingbanter.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says no touchscreen support when describing DS emulation and on-screen stylus control. Nominal common-model display/control fact, not a test result transferred across revisions.

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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 RG35XXSP

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

Source10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026GamesRadar stock-firmware specifications state 640 x 480 and 60 Hz. Exact reviewed stock build is unpublished. This records the standard factory-reference mode. Reports of 120 Hz through custom Gamma firmware/boot-package modifications are excluded from the factory maximum. Current maker does not publish its own refresh-rate number.

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

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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

Digital21Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-spRead 8 October 2026Exact feature labels L2/R2: Supported and Analog Triggers: Not supported classify the shoulder inputs as digital buttons. Current maker diagram and all-side views show L2/R2 pushbuttons. The lid Hall magnetic switch does not establish Hall triggers.

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Current all-side Silver maker views show a single cross D-pad. No analogue sticks are present.

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

Nintendo9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Printed 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.

09Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Complete rear/side/top views show four shoulder buttons at the top edge and no additional rear paddles. Shoulder buttons are excluded from the rear-button count.

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

09Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026No dedicated trackpads in the complete maker all-side views and manufacturer manual control diagram. The display and D-pad are excluded.

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Common Settings, Key Customization: Button Custom lets users customize body-button or gamepad mapping. This is a system setting.

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System buttons

Menu, Select, Start, Power, Reset, Volume +, Volume -8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Complete interface labels Menu, Select, Start, Power key, Reset and volume. GamesRadar explicitly describes volume up/down. Shoulder pushbuttons and ABXY are excluded from system inputs.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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

No21Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-spRead 8 October 2026Exact RG35XX SP rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Not supported. The maker lid Hall switch is a closure sensor, not a gyroscope.

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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.

Rumble2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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RGB lighting

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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.

117Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Speaker+Replacement/184448Read 8 October 2026Complete exact-device disassembly shows and removes one speaker underneath the control-panel grille. Mono wording alone is not used as a driver count.

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

Front-facing9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Central speaker grille faces the user on the lower control panel when held for handheld play.

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

Yes2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 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 RG35XXSP

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Top
HDMI	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	2	Bottom

Source8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Control diagram labels HD, OTG/USB, TF1/INT and TF2/EXT, consistent with current all-side maker views. One top USB-C and HDMI, two bottom microSD slots and one bottom headphone jack. HDMI connector subtype remains unqualified because reviews disagree between mini and micro. No USB speed or charging watts are inferred.9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Maker all-side view shows one USB-C and HD output at the top/back of the lower body, headphone jack and two TF slots at its bottom/front. Connector sides refer to handheld-use control-panel axes.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same common physical port locations. Reviewer calls the HDMI connector micro HDMI, while RetroDodo and RGC call mini HDMI, so subtype is omitted. No old sample performance or runtime is transferred.

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.

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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.

Yes2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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 52Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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Bluetooth

4.22Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Current maker says Bluetooth 4.2 only works with Bluetooth controllers. Bluetooth audio is not inferred.

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NFC

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Cellular

No21Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-spRead 8 October 2026Exact RG35XX SP rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not supported. Maker 5G Wi-Fi means the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, not a 5G modem.

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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.

3,300mAh2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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

AAnbernic RG35XXSP

Hours (h)
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Source2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Maker says lasting 8 hours. No workload, game, brightness, endpoint or power mode is published, so the use-case cell stays unknown. This is a nominal claim, not a measured runtime or a minimum guarantee.

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.

7.5W2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Technical specification row Charging: 5V/1.5A, support C2C charger. 5 V x 1.5 A = 7.5 W. The maker states volts and amps, no wattage

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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

No8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charging section says the package includes a 5 V / 1.5 A four-line charging/data cable. It does not say a power adapter is supplied. The current maker complete box list and RGC guide independently exclude an adapter. Voltage/current do not establish a maximum watt field.12Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2024/06/07/anbernic-rg35xx-family-starter-guideRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly includes RG35XXSP and says RGXX devices do not include a charging brick. Current selected maker package corroborates this. Generic charging-safety prose is not used to infer a charging protocol or supported maximum watts.

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

022Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 10 October 2026Retro Handhelds community handheld spreadsheet, row RG35XX SP, Cooling column is marked as none. Retro Catalog tags the SP with Cooling, which is a generic tag and not a fan claim

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

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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

Battery, Speaker, Action buttons, Case, Motherboard16Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Battery+Replacement/184093Read 8 October 2026Exact-device illustrated guide removes the screw-fastened cover/case and disconnects the battery plug. Battery is replaceable without soldering. Guide does not establish every battery revision has identical supplier ratings.17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Speaker+Replacement/184448Read 8 October 2026Speaker replacement procedure removes the motherboard to reach the driver. This is service access, not a promise of official retail parts availability.18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Action+Buttons+Replacement/184628Read 8 October 2026Exact-device guide covers removable shoulder controls, power/reset, volume, D-pad and front action buttons.19Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Case+Replacement/184867Read 8 October 2026Exact-device case replacement guide is fully opened. It documents disassembly and shell replacement, not a manufacturer warranty claim.20Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Motherboard+Replacement/184865Read 8 October 2026Exact-device board replacement guide disconnects the battery and display cable and removes the board mounting screws.

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.

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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.

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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.

192g(6.8 oz)2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Console weight 0.192 kg, converted exactly to 192 g. Box and carton mass excluded. Maker length/width labels conflict across its pages, and the tuple describes the closed clamshell, so handheld-use dimensions are omitted.

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

2AJU8-RG35XXSP8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026The maker's FCC user manual exhibit sits under FCC ID 2AJU8-RG35XXSP on the public FCC mirror (grantee code 2AJU8, product code RG35XXSP). The mirror's listing page returned 403, so only this exhibit path was read

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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

RG35XXSP handheld, 64 GB microSD card, USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable, Screen protector, User manual1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected 64G option supplies one 64 GB TF/microSD card. This is removable system/game storage, not 64 GB internal flash. Card brand, games and file counts are not asserted. Other options add a second card or BAG and are excluded.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Current Included in the box section and Accessories list name handheld, Type-C cable, screen protector and manual. Retail giftbox is packaging, not an extra product.

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/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected Silver 64G is the standard configuration without the separate BAG option. Current maker complete accessory list has no carrying case. Giftbox means retail packaging.

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/rg35xxsp2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/1727236118350_86579ab7-705f-42b5-83a5-e9375f42631a_1024x1024.png3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/1727236118350_86579ab7-705f-42b5-83a5-e9375f42631a_1024x1024.pngRead 8 October 2026Maker September 2024 New Look technical-parameters image. Includes the original Silver and three later transparent colors, states LPDDR4 1 GB, Linux 64-bit, H700, Mali-G31 and 3300 mAh. Current maker product still has the same nominal CPU, RAM capacity, panel and battery claims.

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Manual

fccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdf8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original manufacturer-submitted RG35XXSP English foldout and FCC statement, two pages, publicly released March 12, 2025. Full PDF downloaded and page 1 rendered and read. This replaces a retailer-translated Polish copy with an incorrect adapter sentence.

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.

1year15Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 8 October 2026Global anbernic.com direct-purchase terms, including this selected China-warehouse SKU: 12 months from customer receipt for product defects. After 15 days the stated service is free replacement repair parts. Destination-specific 15-day returns and statutory rights are separate. This does not promise the same terms for outside retailers.

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

Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.