The ModRetro Chromatic is the best way to play your old Game Boy games, and it easily earns the high cost of admission.

It may be the rose-tinted glasses perched precariously on my face. But, I always consider the ’90s to be the Golden Era of gaming. Games like Pokemonsurged in popularity, and the handheld market was dominated by only one competitor: the Nintendo Game Boy. This marvel of technological advancement allowed me to play some of my favorite games on the go. And now, as someone in my early 30s, I’m able to relive those cherished moments once more with the ModRetro Chromatic.

It’s hard to take in everything about the ModRetro Chromatic at first glance. My first impression was slightly askew, as it was a frigid midwestern day when I received my unit. Immediately upon taking the Chromatic out of its box, I was in awe of its beautiful design, but more surprised by the fact that it was frigid cold.

The unboxing experience, on the other hand, was incredibly pleasant. Even the box, somehow, is nostalgic. Plenty of scribbles adorn the cardboard packaging, making it look like the journals we all likely had during high school. Hidden inside was everything I needed to get started. Once my Chromatic thawed, I got to go hands-on. I was nearly immediately blown away; this should have been called the Bespoke Boy. It feels like something that should require white gloves to delicately handle.