📰 New article from Retro Handhelds
Retroid Pocket Nova First Look with Stubbs, Retro Game Corps, Rob the Retro Tech Dad, and Team Retrogue
https://retrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-nova-first-look-livestream/
The retro handheld wars are heating up, and Retroid just dropped a new contender: the Pocket Nova. Before it hits the general public, a squad of tech influencers got their hands on the device for a lively unboxing and review session. If you’re curious about whether this little gadget lives up to the hype, here’s the quick rundown.
The consensus? It’s promising, but not without its quirks. The crew pitted the Nova against rivals like the RG476H and the Retroid Pocket 6, finding it competitive in size and performance. PS2 emulation via ARMSX2 looked surprisingly smooth, with only one stumble out of fifteen attempts. That’s a strong showing for Android emulation.
However, it’s not all perfect. The “Ice Blue” model drew some criticism for sharp button edges, though the black version tested by Stubbs avoided this issue entirely. There are also minor software bugs with the dual-screen add-on, but Retroid appears to be addressing these before retail shipping.
Bottom line: No earth-shattering flaws, just typical early-adopter growing pains. If you’re eyeing a purchase, act fast—the first batch comes with a free bumped-back shell and screen protector. Keep an eye out for more reviews from Zu and the Retro Handhelds team coming soon.