Pocket 6
from $244
emulates up to 3DSRetroid Pocket 6 vs Retroid Pocket Nova: which one should you choose?
Both handhelds side by side: price, chip, screen, battery, weight, and what each can emulate, with sources and verification dates.
Pocket Nova
from $239
emulates up to WiiIn short
- The Retroid Pocket Nova is $5 cheaper (from $239 versus $244).
- The Retroid Pocket Nova goes further in emulation (up to Wii, versus 3DS for the Retroid Pocket 6).
- The Retroid Pocket 6 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh versus 5000 mAh).
Specs side by side
The better value is underlined when it can be measured. “—” means not confirmed under the cross-checking rule.
| Criterion | Retroid Pocket 6 | Retroid Pocket Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price (best in-stock offer) | $244 | $239 |
| Emulates up to | 3DS | Wii |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 5.5" AMOLED | 4.5" AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 | 1280×960 |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | — | 255 g |
| Shape | horizontal | horizontal |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
What each can emulate
Verdicts are only published when three independent sources agree. Where both have a verdict: the Retroid Pocket 6 does better on 0 systems, the Retroid Pocket Nova on 1, and they tie on 8. How it is verified.
| System | Retroid Pocket 6 | Retroid Pocket Nova |
|---|---|---|
| NES | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| SNES | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| NDS | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| PS1 | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| N64 | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| PSP | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| Dreamcast | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| GameCube | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| PS2 | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| 3DS | ◐ playable | ● perfect |
| Wii | not confirmed | ● perfect |