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General

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Series

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Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Retroid Pocket product line on the maker's store.

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

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.

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GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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.

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Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026The maker sells the Classic in the 6 GB / 128 GB configuration. Several colours are shown as sold out.2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic.jsRead 11 October 2026Store data marks Classic 6, PKM Yellow and Retro as available.

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.

$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.

From $1195Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-and-classic-pricing-pre-order-info-revealedRead 11 October 20266Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 20269Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026

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.

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi, Atomic Purple1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Store colour options: Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi and Atomic Purple.2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic.jsRead 11 October 2026Store data options: Color Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi, Atomic Purple. Model option 6+128GB. The 4 GB / 64 GB model is no longer listed.6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026Colors: teal, kiwi, berry, retro, atomic purple, PKM yellow, classic 6.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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.

Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Android 14 handheld with official OTA support.

Form factor

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.

Vertical1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Vertical Game Boy-style body with the screen above the controls on the maker photos. Retro Handhelds and the community sheet list it as vertical.7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: Form Factor Vertical.

Platform and software

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OS family

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Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026OS: Android 14.

OS at launch

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Android 141Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Maker specification: OS Android 14. Retro Dodo and Joey's Retro Handhelds name Android 13 on their review units.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Will run Android 14 OS.9Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026Running Android 14.

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Google Play7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026The setup guide lists Google Play as the source of apps and launchers on the device.

Physical games

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.

None1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026The interface list is USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and TF card. There is no game card or disc slot.

Backward compatibility

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.

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 21Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Processor: G1 Gen2. The maker spec image shows G1 Gen2 4nm.

Chip brand

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

Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

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.

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BRetroid Pocket Classic

Core type	Physical core count
Performance	2
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20268-Core Kryo CPU: 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores. Core designs and clocks are not stated by the maker or Qualcomm, so they are left out.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Snapdragon G1 Gen 2: Qualcomm Kryo CPU with 8 cores, 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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4nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Maker feature image: G1 GEN2, 4nm.

GPU

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Qualcomm Adreno A121Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026GPU: Adreno A12.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno A12 GPU.

GPU architecture

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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.

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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

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4, 6GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026RAM: 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz.

RAM type

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LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

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

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4,266MT/s1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20262133 MHz is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s.

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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64, 128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Storage: 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 plus a TF card slot.

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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eMMC1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

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

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

microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026TF 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.

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2TB7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: External storage 1x MicroSD up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB.

Display

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Screen size

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.

3.92in(10 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Screen: 3.92 inch, AMOLED, 1240*1080@60fps.

Native resolution

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

1240 × 1080px1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

84.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

419.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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.

31:277Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: aspect ratio 31:27 for 1240 x 1080.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Screen 3.92 inch, 31:27.

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

OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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.

Landscape1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20261240 x 1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

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

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Yes11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Touch Screen supported.

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.

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BRetroid Pocket Classic

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1240	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20261240*1080@60fps. No other refresh mode is stated.

Max refresh rate

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Maker feature image: 500 NITS high brightness. It does not say whether this is typical or peak, and gives no HDR or window size.

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

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Trigger stops

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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.

Cross6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026The D-pad is Vita-style.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026The D-pad is clicky and reminds the reviewer of the PS Vita D-pad. Maker photos show a cross-shaped D-pad.

Face button labels

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.

Nintendo9Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026Four-button layout on most colours and a six-button layout on the Classic 6 variant. Four-button layout is stored.

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.

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.

08Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026The four shoulder buttons are on the back and are not extra rear buttons.9Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026Four shoulder buttons on the rear. No analogue stick and no extra rear buttons.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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Yes10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026Swipe-down settings change the controller style from Nintendo to Xbox layout without game support. This is a system-level preset, not free reassignment of every button.

System buttons

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.

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Menu, Start, Select6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026Describes the start and select buttons below the face buttons and the shoulder buttons. The menu button is covered by Retro Dodo.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026Start and select, with the menu button up top.12Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Menu, Power, Volume +-.

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

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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.

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Rumble7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-setup-guideRead 11 October 2026Spec table: Vibration supported. Retro Catalog lists the same.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Vibration supported.

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

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.

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Audio

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

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

19Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-6-the-portable-sega-saturn-ive-always-wantedRead 11 October 2026The system's mono speaker has plenty of punch.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026Fantastic mono speaker.

Speaker direction

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.

Front-facing12Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker column: Single Mono, front facing.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Interface: 3.5mm audio jack.

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.

AModRetro 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.

BRetroid Pocket Classic

Type	Count	Side	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	1	Top	27
3.5 mm audio	1	Top	Not available
microSD card	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Interface: USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, TF card. The maker back-design image shows the audio jack and the USB-C port on the top edge. 27W charging is stated for the battery.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026Headphone jack on top, micro SD card slot, on/off, volume buttons and a USB-C port for charging.12Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Charge port: USB-C, top facing. Audio output: 3.5mm headphone, top facing.

USB-C ports

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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.

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.

No1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Spec image: Video Output N/A.8Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-review-the-greatest-vertical-android-handheldRead 11 October 2026The USB-C port does not do video-out.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026The handheld does not support video out at all.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Video Out not supported.

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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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 5 and BT 5.1.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 1x1). The Retroid spec lists Wi-Fi 5.

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Bluetooth

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5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-G1-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.1. The Retroid spec lists BT5.1.

NFC

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Cellular

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No11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

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.

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5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 20265000mAh battery which supports 27W charging.

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

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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.

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27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Charging Speed 27Watt.

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

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.

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Charger in box

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

No1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Packing list image: handheld, retail box and one USB cable. No power adapter.

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

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

11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Heat dissipation: active cooling. The maker image shows one fan.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Comes with active cooling.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-classic-reviewRead 11 October 2026The fan can be turned on or off from the settings and has a lowest Quiet setting.

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

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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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.

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.

Width89.8Height138mm(3.5 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Size: 138*89.8*26mm. Width 89.8 mm and height 138 mm in handheld use. The 26 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Retro Dodo, 12 March 2025: 138 mm high x 89.8 wide x 26 mm deep, from the maker's image.6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-classic-first-impressionsRead 11 October 2026138 x 89 x 26 mm, rounded.

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.

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.

223g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Weight: 223g.4Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-classic-specs-officially-revealedRead 11 October 2026Weighs 223g.

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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.

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In the box

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In the box

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.

Retroid Pocket Classic, USB cable1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026Packing list image shows the handheld, its box and one cable.

Carrying case

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

None1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026No case in the packing list image.

Links

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Product page

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

www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classic1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-classicRead 11 October 2026

Manual

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.

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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.

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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