Device comparison

Anbernic RG-477V vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-477V
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 RG-477V.
  • Anbernic RG-477V 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 RG-477V.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; Anbernic RG-477V runs Android 14.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG-477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.

Anbernic

RG-477V

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

No reviews yet

1 collector

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

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

No reviews yet

1 collector

Community signal

Collectors
RG-477V1
Retroid Pocket Nova1
Rating
RG-477VNo reviews yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG-477VNo logged sessions yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecRG-477VRetroid Pocket Nova
Price$200$252
OSAndroid 14Android 13
Screen4.7 inch4.5 inch
PanelLTPS TouchscreenAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300Qualcomm QCS8550 (Dragonwing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class)
CPUCortex-A715 / Cortex-A510Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G615 MC6Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR58 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight334 grams255 grams
Dimensions153 mm x 105.7 mm x 23 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-477VRetroid 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

  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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
  • RG-477V 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 RG-477V and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-477V. Anbernic RG-477V 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 RG-477V. Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13; Anbernic RG-477V runs Android 14. Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG-477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Anbernic RG-477V 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 RG-477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Nova is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-477V or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Anbernic RG-477V is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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