ModRetro Chromatic vs Nintendo Switch OLED Comparison

Compare ModRetro Chromatic vs Nintendo Switch OLED 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
2021 / 10

System

Soc
FPGA-based architecture
Nvidia Tegra X1+
Cpu
Cortex-A57, Cortex-A53 4x / 4x
Cpu Cores
Quad Core (A57) Quad Core (A53 - unused)
Cpu Threads
N/A
Cpu Clock Speed
1.02 GHz - 1.785 GHz
Architecture
ARM
Gpu
Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell-based CUDA cores)
Gpu Clock Speed
307.2 - 768 MHz
Ram
4 GB LPDDR4

Display

Screen Size
2.56 inches
7.0 inch
Screen Type
IPS
OLED Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
1280 × 720
Ppi
N/A
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Sapphire crystal

Controls

D Pad
Separated Buttons Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R, ZL, ZR Vertical
Extra Buttons
Home, Capture, Power, Volume +-
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
3x AA batteries or custom lithium ion pack
4310 mAh (15.95 Wh)
Storage
Cartridge-based
Internal 64 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Charge Port
USB-C
USB-C
Dimensions
5.2 x 3 x 1.2 inches
173 mm x 102 mm x 14 mm, 238 mm x 102 mm x 14 - 28.5 mm (Joycons attached)
Weight
6.2 oz
322 grams, 422 grams (Joycons attached)
Shell Material
Magnesium alloy (thixomolded)
N/A

Connectivity

Connectivity
Backwards compatible link cable port, IR link, USB-C video out to PC
802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC reader
Video Output
USB-C video out
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Custom ultra-loud speaker module
Dual Stereo Front facing

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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