Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The RP Nova is here, and these are my first impressions. It's a triumphant return to form, with beautiful details refined across multiple previous iterations.
Here is the final review: youtu.be/QntymbB9a2Q
Buy one here: tinyurl.com/RPNovaRGC
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43sjcBN
Retroid DIY shop: tinyurl.com/Retroid-DIY
Retroid Dual-Screen: tinyurl.com/RetroidScreen
Other videos:
Designing my dream handheld: youtu.be/6gqZ4UPbbBY
China travel video: youtu.be/nbpMRDIqt6A
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:37 specs and pricing
05:26 unboxing and impressions
08:55 size comparisons
12:39 the controls
19:51 screen and input latency
27:55 Retroid Dual Screen
28:59 audio test
30:42 emulation testing
34:34 summary (delights and concerns)
36:29 conclusion
Correction:
08:55 that's the Retroid Pocket 2S, not the RP Classic.
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#Retroid #RPNova #emulation #gaming #retrohandheld
The RP Nova is here, and these are my first impressions. It's a triumphant return to form, with beautiful details refined across multiple previous iterations.
Here is the final review: youtu.be/QntymbB9a2Q
Buy one here: tinyurl.com/RPNovaRGC
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43sjcBN
Retroid DIY shop: tinyurl.com/Retroid-DIY
Retroid Dual-Screen: tinyurl.com/RetroidScreen
Other videos:
Designing my dream handheld: youtu.be/6gqZ4UPbbBY
China travel video: youtu.be/nbpMRDIqt6A
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Check out my weekly newsletter: news.retrogamecorps.com
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:37 specs and pricing
05:26 unboxing and impressions
08:55 size comparisons
12:39 the controls
19:51 screen and input latency
27:55 Retroid Dual Screen
28:59 audio test
30:42 emulation testing
34:34 summary (delights and concerns)
36:29 conclusion
Correction:
08:55 that's the Retroid Pocket 2S, not the RP Classic.
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#Retroid #RPNova #emulation #gaming #retrohandheld
