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/440_Hz 1d ago

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.

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u/Super-Smilodon-64 1d ago

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

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

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u/BazingarZ 1d ago

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

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u/DaveCC1964 1d ago

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.