CatalystTech/AI
1334 yuan! OpenAI released a game console that can play games generated by Codex
OpenAI's game console at 1334 yuan plays Codex-generated games, a novel product catalyst.
Context
What happened: OpenAI's Supply Co. store listed the ModRetro Chromatic: Codex Edition, a retro handheld priced at $200 that ships with a programmable Codex game cartridge. Users can build Game Boy Color style games with Codex and write them to the cartridge.
Key numbers: $200 (about 1,334 yuan); sold out in under 1 hour; restock expected November 19; 2.56 inch 160x144 IPS screen; 3
Why it matters: The device follows OpenAI's July Codex Micro keyboard, extending Codex into hardware. Some users contrasted the launch with Anthropic's Fable 5.2 model release and pressed OpenAI for a new model.
What changed
OpenAI's Supply Co. store listed the ModRetro Chromatic: Codex Edition, a retro handheld priced at $200 that ships with a programmable Codex game cartridge. Users can build Game Boy Color style games with Codex and write them to the cartridge.
Why it matters
The device follows OpenAI's July Codex Micro keyboard, extending Codex into hardware. Some users contrasted the launch with Anthropic's Fable 5.2 model release and pressed OpenAI for a new model.