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Retroid Pocket Nova

Retroid Pocket Nova by Retroid / Moorechip, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 13, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (QCS8550), with a 4.5 inch dis...

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Specifications

  • Brand: Retroid / Moorechip
  • Release Date: 2026 / 07
  • Price: $229 - $274 (Hover for detailed prices)
  • Form Factor: Horizontal
  • OS: Android 13

Where To Buy

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Store Price
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$229 - $274 (Hover for detailed prices)
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$229 - $274 (Hover for detailed prices)
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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

Retroid Pocket Nova is a retro handheld from Retroid / Moorechip.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Android 13, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (QCS8550) chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

Battle Formation
Battle Formation

1997 PlayStation 1

Battle Formation was a strategy game for the PlayStation that used villains from the Ultraman, Gundam, and Kamen Rider franchises as playable characte...

Battle Frenzy
Battle Frenzy

1994 Sega Genesis

Battle Frenzy is a 1994 video game developed by Jim Blackler for Domark Software and published by Acclaim in 1994 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis cons...

Battle Garegga
Battle Garegga

1996 Sega Saturn

Battle Garegga is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up arcade game. The storyline takes place in a sort of diesel punk versions of the 1940s. Main heroe...

Battle Gear 3
Battle Gear 3

2002 PlayStation 2

Battle Gear 3 is a 2002 arcade online racing game released by Taito and based on real Japanese locations such as Hakone and touge races on board tuned...

Battle Golfer Yui
Battle Golfer Yui

1991 Sega Genesis

Gil Hazard, president of the Hazard Foundation, is secretly Professor G, the leader of the evil Dark Hazard organization. He has designs on world domi...

Battle Grand Prix
Battle Grand Prix

1992 Super Nintendo

The players can pick from 40 fictional drivers and 24 teams to play with. The game is always shown in split-screen mode, even when the player is playi...

Battle Hunter
Battle Hunter

1999 PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

Battle Hunter (known as The Hunter in Europe) pits you against evil robots, mutated animals, and even some of your own friends! Battle Cards will help...

Battle Kart 64
Battle Kart 64

2020 Nintendo 64

Battle Kart 64 is a rom hack by Triclon for Mario Kart 64 that brings new features and options to the game’s Battle Mode. It is console compatible (no...

Battle Konchuuden
Battle Konchuuden

1999 PlayStation 1

Battle Insects Den is a strategy role-playing game for the PlayStation and was released by Jaleco in 1999. The game progresses through a series of st...