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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.

Volgarr the Viking
Volgarr the Viking

2013 Dreamcast, Nintendo Switch, Wii U

Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viki...

Volguard II
Volguard II

1986 Wii

The player controls a pilot who is trying to defend the Earth from an evil nation's global revolution sometime in the year 20XX. Given the assignment,...

Volleyball
Volleyball

1986 Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U

Volleyball is one of the fastest team games around, and this NES classic recreates the speedy sport in a way that anyone can play.

Voltorb Flip
Voltorb Flip

2009 Nintendo DS

A blast from the past! This game originated as a minigame in Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver is the perfect marriage of Minesweeper and Picross takin...

Voodoo Dice
Voodoo Dice

2010 PlayStation 3, Wii

Roll the dice in a mystical world filled with exploration, puzzle-solving, and adventure! Mixing action based and puzzle mechanics in a 3D world, Vood...

Vortex
Vortex

1994 Super Nintendo

The player is cast as a soldier fighting the Aki-Do Forces, an evil empire bent on taking over the entire universe. To stop them, the player has acces...

VR Baseball '97
VR Baseball '97

1997 PlayStation 1

VR Baseball '97 invites players to immerse themselves into the world of baseball by selecting from a variety of teams, stadiums, and players. Designed...

VR Baseball 99
VR Baseball 99

1998 PlayStation 1

VR Baseball 99 contains all 30 major league baseball teams and stadiums. Each team consists of the 1998 opening day rosters. Play modes include exhib...