ModRetro, the retro gaming startup founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is seeking new funding at a reported $1 billion valuation, according to TechCrunch.

The company shipped its debut hardware in 2024: the Chromatic, a Game Boy-style handheld that signals Luckey's bet on nostalgia-driven consumer electronics as a serious market, not a niche hobby.

A $1B target on a single product launch is the story here. Read the original for details on investor interest, funding structure, and what ModRetro plans to build next.

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