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Modretro

Consumer Services · Irvine, United States · Founded 2024

ModRetro is a U.S.-based consumer electronics and gaming hardware company that designs modern devices inspired by classic video game systems. The company focuses on recreating retro gaming experiences using updated hardware and manufacturing techniques, targeting enthusiasts who want to play legacy titles with improved reliability and performance. It operates within the niche but growing market for retro-inspired gaming hardware and preservation-oriented devices. Its flagship product is the Chromatic, a handheld console designed as a modern reinterpretation of the original Game Boy. The device aims to reproduce the experience of the classic platform while incorporating contemporary materials and engineering. It is built to be compatible with original Game Boy cartridges, allowing players to use legacy game libraries while benefiting from modern displays and build quality. The platform also supports newly produced titles developed specifically for the system. ModRetro was founded by entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, known for founding Oculus VR and later defense technology company Anduril. The company reflects his longstanding interest in retro gaming hardware and hardware modification communities, translating that background into commercial products that combine nostalgia with modern engineering. Keywords: ModRetro, retro gaming hardware, Chromatic console, Game Boy compatible device, Palmer Luckey, retro electronics, handheld gaming, gaming hardware revival

Valuation $1–2.5B
Headcount <100
Total funding $100–500M
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Global footprint

Where Modretro has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States89.7%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5.1%
🇨🇦 Canada5.1%
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The shape of Modretro's talent

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59 employeestotal headcount
2 executives & foundersidentified by name
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What the market is saying about Modretro

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