ModRetro announces version of Chromatic retro handheld made from materials used in military drones

ModRetro is a retro gaming company known for the Chromatic, a Game Boy-styled FPGA handheld console that can perfectly play original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. The Chromatic has been praised for its solid construction, although the latest iteration of the handheld is generating quite a controversy. 

The new Chromatic, which ModRetro unveiled just this week, is dubbed the "Anduril Edition." This name comes from the material used in the handheld's construction, which is the "same magnesium aluminum alloy and Anduril's attack drones," according to ModRetro. Anduril is a weapons manufacturer that contracts with the United States military and produces machines like autonomous attack drones. 

The Anduril Edition is also coated with the "same ultra durable ceramic-polymer formulation that protects Ghost - Anduril's flagship autonomous air vehicle," per ModRetro. The handheld is also badged with Anduril's logo, and an Anduril logo charm is included with it. 

ModRetro states that this version of the Chromatic is "for those in need of performance and reliability under any and all conditions." 

It should be noted that Palmer Luckey, the owner of ModRetro, is also the CEO of Anduril. 

The announcement has created a fair bit of stir in the retro community. Some major retro gaming outlets such as Time Extension posted articles reacting to the announcement, announcing they would no longer cover ModRetro products.