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Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Nova has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 50% smaller and 38% lighter.
  • Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld has a 60 Hz LTPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld runs Android 12; Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13.

Abxylute

Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld

Details
Price
$200
OS
Android 12
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
7.0 inch LTPS
Weight
410 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld1
Retroid Pocket Nova0
Rating
Abxylute Cloud Gaming HandheldNo reviews yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo reviews yet
Logged play
Abxylute Cloud Gaming HandheldNo logged sessions yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecAbxylute Cloud Gaming HandheldRetroid Pocket Nova
Price$200$252
OSAndroid 12Android 13
Screen7.0 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelLTPSAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek MT8365 (Genio 350)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G52 MC1Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM4 GB LPDDR48 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 64 GB, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5200 mAh5000 mAh
Weight410 grams255 grams
Dimensions250mm x 115mm x 30mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm
Video outNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAbxylute Cloud Gaming HandheldRetroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSGoodExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastGoodExcellent
PSPGoodExcellent
SaturnPlayableExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeLimitedExcellent
WiiUnsupportedExcellent
PS2UnsupportedExcellent
Modern systems
3DSLimitedExcellent
SwitchUnsupportedPlayable
Wii ULimitedExcellent
PS3UnsupportedPlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Retroid Pocket Nova has stronger listed emulation coverage. Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 50% smaller and 38% lighter. Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld has a 60 Hz LTPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova. Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld runs Android 12; Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13.
Which is cheaper, the Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $52 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Abxylute Cloud Gaming Handheld is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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