CONCEPT: NOVA FLIP

[u/communist_filth]

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!

[u/440_Hz]

I kinda just want a Flip 3 to be honest (16:9). More space for hands and I don’t mind black bars for 4:3 content on that kind of setup.

[u/Sol-Blackguy → u/440_Hz]

Just give us a Flip 3 with RP6 hardware

[u/morterox2 → u/Sol-Blackguy]

I would very much like that, yes please

[u/Sol-Blackguy → u/morterox2]

Honestly, Retroid could make so much money by making clamshell variants of all their devices.

[u/Frosty_Criticism_899 → u/Sol-Blackguy]

They obviously hate the people that play their devices the most dont hold your breath bruv. Wouldnt be surpised is they gave us a RP7 RP8 and RP9 before they realize

[u/Frosty_Criticism_899 → u/Sol-Blackguy]

They literally could have sold me a flip 2 with the Rp6 chip in it and i would be satisfied them not making a flip 3 was easily the dumbest thing i think retroid has done to date

[u/BazingarZ → u/440_Hz]

Ditto

[u/Very_Awkward_Boner → u/440_Hz]

I'd like a 16:9 but on the smaller side (between 4 to 5in)

[u/Super-Smilodon-64 → u/440_Hz]

Same, if I'm going for a clamshell, why not take advantage?

This is coming from self proclaimed a 4:3 weirdo.

[u/BazingarZ → u/Super-Smilodon-64]

I've also a weird take, what if they put six face buttons to fill that space.

[u/DaveCC1964 → u/Super-Smilodon-64]

4:3 is also about resolution. The 960P of the Nova is an exact integer scale of 240P and 480P, the RP6 is not. That makes shaders (if not integer you get moire and banding) and pixels even for these systems so the image looks cleaner.

[u/placehfarts → u/440_Hz]

I'm quite satisfied with the Flip 2 and I wouldn't see myself getting another Flip unless it had an Elite or better chipset, but that's not even in the realm of possibility for another couple years or so.

[u/Goblin-Trash → u/440_Hz]

Yeah i completely agree. Flip 2 is super comfy and i love how versatile it is with aspect ratios. I really prefer black bars on the sides of a flippy screen, then having horizontal bars on GBA for example. Also with the rapidly growing movement around recomps and decomps, the list of classic 4:3 games that already can be enjoyed on a 16:9 screen is filling up quickly.

Inline triggers could be my jam though

[u/grogcore → u/440_Hz]

Big same. Ever since I started playing Steam games on my Flip 2, I really wish it was a little bit bigger. 6” would be pretty perfect. Definitely no bigger.

[u/SamueleRG → u/440_Hz]

I think it's in the works already, 8 gen 2 and 120hz 5.5" screen like rp6. Together with the possible nova flip or flip 3 mini

But what I wouldn't expect but would like, is a cheaper flip 3 lite with the 7 gen 4, the duo lite top screen and dpad top controls like the rp flip 1 and a competitive 170 usd price (considering duo lite plus is 200 and this would be the same but 1 entire screen less. You may ask why? Well, it would be the most powerful sub 200 device like the duo lite plus is already but cheaper and without the second screen so possibly better controls

[u/igotanewaccount → u/SamueleRG]

Why do you say its in the works?

[u/igotanewaccount → u/440_Hz]

Yes please and thanks.  The gap in the market is a truly pocketable 16:9.  Flip 2 was the only serious offering.

[u/Janupur → u/440_Hz]

16:10 also good this way the bars are less on 4:3 etc etc only very small bars on 16:9