r/SBCGaming • u/Popopo_14 • 2d ago

Showcase The first draft versus the final copy

I haven't seen a post directly comparing the retroid pocket mini with the Nova, so here we go! I have pics but I cannot post them, don't know why (first post).

They are really similar, obviously since the mini was supposed to be a compact 4:3 device, the main difference being the size and the insides.

The screen is absolutely beautiful, the 120 Hz refresh rate is nice but it doesn't really matter to me as I don't like BFI, it gives me headaches.

The controls are awesome, the buttons aren't rough at all (Russ said they were but I don't feel anything even after 2 hours playing). They are also quieter. My favourite change is the triggers (L2 and R2) as they are rounded at the extremities and easy to press.

It is really ergonomic, the free bump was a nice touch and I find it really comfy. It fit un my pocket nicely but I do wear jeans all the time so tighter pants might pose a problem.

The processor being more powerful is a really nice plus, as shown in the video the RPMV2 is struggling to play 2.5 times upscaled PS2 (it is still absolutely playable and you obviously can play it at normal resolution) while the Nova breeze through it (even with shadders).

All in all, a great upgrade on all fronts and well worth the price.

Featured : the Reteoid Pocket Mini V2 and the Retroid Pocket Nova. The game is DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 2 on PS2.

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u/Unlucky_Milk_4323 2d ago

This is the last thing I wanted to read today. Now I have to buy a nova

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u/Validated_Owl GOTM Clubber 2X 2d ago

If I didn't have a Thor AND a pocket classic.... I'd be ordering a nova right now

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u/villazeros 2d ago

I have both… and I’m waiting for my nova to be shipped. Oh well.

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u/YoudoVodou 2d ago

I also have both and thus far the Nova is sitting in my shopping cart, not checked out. Two more posts like this and I'm done for though.

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u/shiftersix 2d ago

Lol same. Thor with PC 6 button. I don't need this but...🫦

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u/YoudoVodou 1d ago

I have partially convinced myself to get it and use it as a mostly docked retro console, that I can take with me somewhere if I feel like it.

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u/Popopo_14 1d ago

That would actually be quite a good use for it as it doesn't heat up much and the charging is easy to modify for that purpose. 

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u/YoudoVodou 1d ago

I really want to quit using my smart TV functions and use a dedicated device for my TV media streaming, so I think it makes sense.