ModRetro Chromatic vs Nintendo DSi XL Comparison

Compare ModRetro Chromatic vs Nintendo DSi XL side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2024 / 03
2010 / 03
Price Range
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System

Soc
FPGA-based architecture
Cpu
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
133 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
ARM
Gpu
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
16 MB PSRAM

Display

Screen Size
2.56 inches
4.2 inchx2
Screen Type
IPS
Top: IPS LCDBottom: IPS LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
256 × 192Both screens
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Sapphire crystal
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power, Volume +-
Sensors
Microphone, Front & rear cameras

Hardware

Battery
3x AA batteries or custom lithium ion pack
1050 mAh
Storage
Cartridge-based
Internal 256 MB NAND flash memory,External SD/SDHC card slot
Charge Port
USB-C
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
5.2 x 3 x 1.2 inches
161 mm x 91.4 mm x 21.2 mm
Weight
6.2 oz
314 grams
Shell Material
Magnesium alloy (thixomolded)
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Backwards compatible link cable port, IR link, USB-C video out to PC
802.11b/g WiFi
Video Output
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Custom ultra-loud speaker module
Dual StereoFront facing

Features

Rumble
✅(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
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