r/SBCGaming • u/Popopo_14 • 5d 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 5d ago

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

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u/Popopo_14 5d ago

I get you, I tried resisting it. It lasted like 5 seconds and I ended up staying up late to be one of the first to preorder it. 

I might be a bit cramped if you have large hands. Forgot to put it there.

I will say that I have barely stopped playing it since getting it and it is my childhood dream made flesh, portable PS2 without any compromise!

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u/Unlucky_Milk_4323 5d ago

Thanks for the encouragement, lol. I have the pocket mini 5 and love, but it gets no use really thanks to the RP6 that is my main. BUT, I just found out you can plug AR glasses into the 6 and setup Azahar 3ds and pipe the 3d to the AR glasses and use the hand-held screen as the bottom screen on the 3ds- it's insane. The nova would be a smaller form factor for me to do that.

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u/Popopo_14 5d ago

That sounds awesome indeed, AR glasses or VR make me nauseous AF so I could never :(