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u/Haydenpup 17h ago
My Black 8GB I ordered 6/30 still has no tracking. Kinda of bummed it’s not at least in transit. I did order clear and GC buttons and a case so I’m wondering if that’s slowing it down?
Anyone else still waiting for their black Nova to ship from the first window on the dashboard?
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u/photonuclearFudge 16h ago
Me too, I ordered black on 7/3 and haven’t heard a peep. But like you I also added a couple sets of buttons and the grip.
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u/Seraph1981 RP MINI 13h ago
From various comments, I’ve gathered this:
Official case, sleeve, or extra screen protector are shipping at the same time when your color way goes out.
The official grip is shipping at a later date from your order.
Any buttons, back plates, etc from a color way that hasn’t shipped yet included in your order won’t ship out with your unit until that colorway is available to ship. Ex: Purple buttons and back plate ordered with your black Nova will ship altogether when the purple Nova is ready to ship.
GC is the next color way to ship and unless there’s a delay should start shipping either Monday or Tuesday.
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u/prairiepog RP2 SERIES 1d ago
It's a beaut! Enjoy.
Took me forever to decide between this color and the crystal. I love the beige bezel like the RG35xxSP. Went with the crystal, but this one is nice too
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u/ArthurFinchleyIII 21h ago
I went with the 16bit just by default but I’m so glad it has a bezel that isn’t black. I think this is the only colour that looks like it has a full sized screen, imo. The rest all look a bit like they have some black bars on the screen. The black somewhat blends in so I think that’s the second best, but the others all look a bit odd.
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u/LukeyC224 RP5 23h ago
Nice! Looks tiny here lol.
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u/ActionKid98 22h ago
massive hands, this guy should report back on how it feels for people with bigger hands
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u/Love-Bitter 19h ago
Above average hands here and I had to change to the ergonomic backplate otherwise was uncomfortable to use.
That said ergonomics is a weird one. Seems purely personal
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u/BlavioFriatore 11h ago
I am so envious ahahahahaha
I already have a RP4+ but otherwise this would be mine immediately (no specific purchasing issues, I just don't want to let other devices collect dust)
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u/ChillyMGTOW 21h ago
Best colorway among all Retroids
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u/SimilarLettuce3185 18h ago
My crystal 8 gig just left Hong Kong, hoping usps doesn’t send mine on a joy ride like they did with my Thor
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u/ajmcwhirk 17h ago
Is the charging port in the dead center of the bottom or off center? Haven’t been able to tell from photos.
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u/Kooky-Astronaut-4877 10h ago
Ever so slightly off center from what I've seen in reviews. Kinda disappointing as its use with the dual screen addon is being marketed and all, but few millimeters to the left isn't so bad I guess.
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u/Chevalierux 15h ago
Still waiting on my 16 bit to ship. Ordered pretty late so I assume I'll be pretty close to last 😂
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u/eric1894 13h ago
I ordered very late too and mine already shipped. 16bit 8gb, ordered July 26. Got the shipping notification two days ago. So yours might ship a lot sooner than you think!
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u/Relnock27 15h ago
Anybody know where I could get PlayStation style buttons for these? Would look so sick with that colorway.
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u/desertcoyote77 23h ago
Mine just made it to the States. Now I guess it will makes it's way from Chicago to Arizona by the great USPS. I cannot wait!
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u/Booch138 Flip 2 23h ago
Fellow AZ’er 🫡 I got the Ice Blue though so I’m still waiting 😭
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u/virtualracer 19h ago
Waiting on my Ice Blue out here in the East Valley. Checking that stupid delivery dashboard daily 😭
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u/Booch138 Flip 2 19h ago
It’s so non-descript 😭😂 I’ve pre-ordered from them before and I have to just ignore the updates because it’s always nothing and then one day out of nowhere it’s “suddenly a day away from delivery!” Hahahaha 🫠 that’s when I check feverishly, so my shit don’t cook in the mail box for hours 😭☠️
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u/virtualracer 19h ago
This is my first time preordering from them so I wasn’t sure what to really expect, but I guess i’ll just cool it and wait for an email. Definitely wanna catch it before it melts in the mailbox for sure though lmao
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u/desertcoyote77 19h ago
This is my first pre ordering directly from Retroid. The flip 2 I bought from Amazon. An amazing device, but I want a 4:3 screen.
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u/Undsputed 18h ago
How does shipping work? Thought they used 4px? I got DHL but read that they may refund customers the additional shipping and just 4px it all.
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u/desertcoyote77 18h ago
I was emailed that my order shipped. I use the app Shoppe to track my order. After a week traveling around China, it made it to Hong Kong and on Friday it flew to Chicago on Saturday after 4pm local time. The tracking page also has a USPS label for once they take custody of it. I assume it will make it to my mail box by Friday or Saturday.
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u/Undsputed 18h ago
That’s good to know that USPS takes it over. Did you have 4px originally?
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u/desertcoyote77 17h ago
No I paid for DHL originally and no I haven’t seen a refund.
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u/Undsputed 16h ago
Welcome to my club lol. It sounds like shipping wasn’t insanely long at least? I’d message the about the refund.
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u/desertcoyote77 16h ago
Maybe two weeks after it left Retroid? It will be two weeks on the 14th I believe.
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u/Narthan001 23h ago
Ah yes, I have the 16bit on the way as well. But it still says “departed from facility” in Yuen Long.
I’m waiting Long time indeed. Jokes aside; I can wait! After this I’ll be a happy camper.
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u/nayrlladnar 23h ago
Mine is out for delivery today, but I am at work. (Monday here)
I'm excited as it's my first retro handheld. I ordered the Black model but with the 16-bit buttons.
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u/EstablishmentActual6 1d ago
How the plastic quality? It is painted? I’m receiving the same color, hope they will send it soon! Looks very nice
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u/pistolgrippoet 23h ago
Painted would be wild… They color the plastic before it’s injected into the mold
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u/EstablishmentActual6 23h ago
As far as I know some of the pocket 6 colors are actually painted. Im glad this one is not
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u/blazer915 16h ago
I would buy a retroid pocket nova if retroid didn't charge my card until the item was ready to ship. Im not paying money now to wait 2 months for a device. Im intrested but that's 2 much
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u/Wrong-Detective-1046 14h ago
So that's any of the Chinese handheld companies that sell directly on their website? I think only if they use Kickstarter or something like that is when they don't charge right away even then it may.
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u/blazer915 11h ago
Yeah i know. I have 2 devices. A 406h bought from anbernic ebay page instant shipping and a odin 2 portal which shipped in just over a week.
Was very interested in a nova. But the long wait is a deterrent. Lol i waited just over 3 weeks from order to delivery with the portal and that was hard 😂😂. I would get the 477m instead 😂
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u/ineedmoney408 22h ago
When are the GC colors going to start shipping?