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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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$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.

Blok Drop U
Blok Drop U

2014 Wii U

Blok Drop U is a puzzle game for Wii U build on the Nintendo Web Framework with the Construct 2 Engine. Players have to land the red blocks on the gro...

Bloo Kid 2
Bloo Kid 2

2014 Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch

Bloo Kid 2 is a classic 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim yo...

Blood Beach
Blood Beach

2010 Wii

Defend your island outpost from the Japanese Navy using your incredible arsenal of weaponry. You are hopelessly outnumbered and have no option except...

Blood Bowl
Blood Bowl

2009 Nintendo DS, PSP

Blood Bowl is a combination of a tactical and sports game. The basics are extremely simple: two teams, one ball. The team that carries the ball into t...

Blood Gear
Blood Gear

1994 Wii

The Deguna Empire is terrorizing the planets and their inhabitants, using their unbeaten military force consisting of "Powered Gears", giant combat ro...

Blood Lines
Blood Lines

1999 PlayStation 1

Set in the future, competitive sport is outlawed and becomes the pursuit of an underground network of the world's greatest athletes. Inspired by the n...

Blood of Bahamut
Blood of Bahamut

2009 Nintendo DS

Blood of Bahamut is set in cities built upon sleeping giants. At the beginning of the game (or before the game) the giants awaken, and try to kill the...