Nova Retro
Six classic consoles, one app
About
Emulate classic gaming consoles on your iPhone and iPad. Bring your own legally owned games and customize touch controls. Enjoy local multiplayer with friends on the same network.
What's New in Nova Retro
1.2
October 11, 2026
• Local-network rooms, joining, player-slot selection and spectating. Clients do not need the same ROM. • In-game touch-layout editing: freely add, remove and move buttons, adjust size and opacity, and add duplicates. • Default 8-way D-pad, with 4-way D-pad and 8-way joystick options. • Normal and turbo buttons, plus three combo modes: sequential, simultaneous or hold-and-sequence. Normal and turbo buttons support automatic or slide-to-lock activation. • Save by system or game, independently for portrait, landscape and external-display controller modes. • Default Save and Load buttons use slot 1; custom buttons can target a specific slot. • Improved sustained touch input, sliding between direction buttons and layout saving. Done is highlighted at the far right of the editor toolbar. Multiplayer requires the same reachable local network. Player limits depend on the system and game.
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FAQ
Does Nova Retro include any games?
No, Nova Retro does not include any games or provide ROM downloads. Users must import their own legally owned game files.
Can I play Nova Retro games online with friends?
Nova Retro supports local network multiplayer only. Internet-based remote multiplayer is not available. Friends must be on the same local network to play together.
How customizable are the touch controls in Nova Retro?
The touch controls are highly customizable. You can freely add, remove, and move buttons, adjusting their size and opacity. Various D-pad and joystick options, as well as complex button combos and turbo functions, are available.
What classic consoles does Nova Retro emulate?
Nova Retro emulates six classic systems: NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Genesis / Mega Drive.
Does Nova Retro support external controllers?
Yes, Nova Retro supports game controllers. Layouts for external displays can be saved and managed separately from on-screen controls.
What languages does Nova Retro support?
Nova Retro supports multiple languages, including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, French, and German.
How often is Nova Retro updated?
Nova Retro was last updated on October 11, 2026, indicating a recent update. The latest version is 1.2.
Is Nova Retro suitable for young children?
Nova Retro is rated 4+ by age, making it suitable for young children. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
