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A high-end, magnesium-alloy handheld gaming device with a glowing sapphire screen, held by a man in

Handheld Renaissance: Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro Seeks $1 Billion for High-End Nostalgia

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup, ModRetro, has reached a $1 billion valuation. Its flagship 'Chromatic' handheld offers premium hardware compatibility for original Game Boy cartridges, signaling a massive shift toward luxury retro gaming and the enduring value of physical media in a digital-first world.

Jasmine·Mar 9, 2026·3 min read

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