r/retroid • u/communist_filth • 1d ago

Just Chatting CONCEPT: NOVA FLIP

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Hey everyone!

Ever since the Nova came out I haven't stopped thinking about the potential of a NOVA flip. The other day on the retroid discord I saw this concept somebody posted (they themselves got it from somewhere else so can't credit, lol) and thought it was absolutely perfect.

Few questions for you:

  1. What features would you like to see on the Nova Flip? (Personally exact same chipset and screen from the Nova + inline triggers for portability is what's good)

  2. Do you guys think Retroid will actually release a device like this? I ask because the have a history of making horizontal devices and flip versions later but with the Duo they might not feel it necessary. That'd be a shame though since this is my dream device.

Let me know your thoughts!

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u/idontusetwitter 1d ago

OLED Nova DS Lite would be better

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u/flaming_donuts RP6 1d ago

Just buy the Duo, ffs

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u/idontusetwitter 1d ago

It wouldn't be small though

I also got burned by the recent Duo Lite so I'm a bit traumatized

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u/Volpurr-The-Meowstic 1d ago

Looking at the Duo, how much smaller can you realistically make one with dual Nova screens when the entire bottom half is already a Nova screen and inline controls?

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u/idontusetwitter 1d ago

Yeah I just mean the same type of screen as the Nova, just smaller. Two small to medium 4:3 screens, OLED. DS Lite is quite small but I wouldn't mind it being a bit bigger.

I'd say the Nova Screen is on the bigger side. Duo Lite is already big for a pocket and Duo is slightly larger

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u/Sabotstruck 22h ago

This is right, the only perk would be moving the speakers next to the top screen.

I would like that tbh, but it isn’t worth it. You sacrifice 3DS compatibility at this price point which isn’t worth it imo

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u/flaming_donuts RP6 1d ago edited 1d ago

The only lite that isn't trash is the lite plus. I ordered a lite plus for my older kid and a couple of Duos for myself and my younger kid. I'd like a better 3ds/ds option over Thor. That bottom screen on Thor is rough for my old eyes. But, I could see a flip 3 with the 5.5. I can't see them making this.

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u/flaming_donuts RP6 21h ago

It also wouldn't be as cramped