What's the difference between the Anbernic RG477V and the Retroid Pocket Nova?

Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477V. Anbernic RG477V is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 12% smaller and 24% lighter. Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477V. Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; Anbernic RG477V runs Android 14. Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.

Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?

The Anbernic RG477V is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $52 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.

Which is newer, the Anbernic RG477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?

The Retroid Pocket Nova is the newer model, released in 2026.

Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?

The Retroid Pocket Nova is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 3 collectors tracking it.

Device comparison

Anbernic RG477V vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value: RG477V
Better screen: Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable: Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model: Retroid Pocket Nova

Main differences

Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477V.
Anbernic RG477V is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 12% smaller and 24% lighter.
Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477V.
Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; Anbernic RG477V runs Android 14.
Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.

Anbernic

RG477V

Details

Price: $200
OS: Android 14
Released: Dec 2025
Up to: Switch
Screen: 4.7 inch LTPS Touchscreen
Weight: 334 grams

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2 collectors · 152 sessions

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details

Price: $252
OS: Android 13
Released: Jul 2026
Up to: Switch
Screen: 4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight: 255 grams

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3 collectors · 12 sessions

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1 player · 12 sessions

Specs

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Spec	RG477V	Retroid Pocket Nova
Price	$200	$252
OS	Android 14	Android 13
Screen	4.7 inch	4.5 inch
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Resolution	1280 x 960	1280 x 960
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Panel	LTPS Touchscreen	AMOLED
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8300	Qualcomm QCS8550 (Dragonwing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class)
CPU	Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510	Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPU	Mali-G615 MC6	Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM	8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5	8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
Storage	Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSD	Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery	5500 mAh	5000 mAh
Weight	334 grams	255 grams
Dimensions	153 mm x 105.7 mm x 23 mm	169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm
Video out	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Hall effect sticks	Yes	Yes
Analog triggers	No	Yes
Touch screen	Yes	Yes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

System	RG477V	Retroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

RG477V DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
Retroid Pocket Nova DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
Retroid Pocket Nova PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
RG477V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
Retroid Pocket Nova Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
RG477V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Retroid Pocket Nova Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Retroid Pocket Nova Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG477V and the Retroid Pocket Nova?: Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477V. Anbernic RG477V is about $52 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 12% smaller and 24% lighter. Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477V. Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; Anbernic RG477V runs Android 14. Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?: The Anbernic RG477V is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $52 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?: The Retroid Pocket Nova is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?: The Retroid Pocket Nova is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 3 collectors tracking it.

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