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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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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.

Viewtiful Joe
Viewtiful Joe

2004 PlayStation 2

The PlayStation 2 port of Viewtiful Joe adds an easier difficulty mode, Sweet, and a new playable character, Dante, from the Devil May Cry series.

Viewtiful Joe 2
Viewtiful Joe 2

2004 GameCube, PlayStation 2

Joe and Silvia are back in this sequel to Viewtiful Joe. This time you have more style, new special moves, and more than 40 new enemies to defeat. Now...

Vigilant Paradise
Vigilant Paradise

2025 Sega Saturn

Vigilant Paradise is a brand-new first person shooter for the Sega Saturn. It was a self-funded, five-year journey of many a late night. My personal q...

Vigilante
Vigilante

1988 Wii, Wii U

On the baddest streets of the city they know your name. You are lean and mean... the karate master they call the Vigilante! Your turf was left alone....

Vigilante 8
Vigilante 8

1998 Nintendo 64, PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

Vigilante 8 is a vehicular-combat game set in an alternate 1975. Australian terrorist Sid Burn is hired by OMAR to dispose of all competing oil compan...

Vindicators
Vindicators

1990 Nintendo Entertainment System

The NES port of Vindicators. The game begins by asking the player(s) to choose a difficulty level, not only making the enemies more difficult and the...