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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.

Win, Lose or Draw
Win, Lose or Draw

1990 Nintendo Entertainment System

Win, Lose or Draw was a popular TV show requiring artistic skills and an ability to think laterally. A player on your team draws something on the big...

Wind: A Breath of Heart
Wind: A Breath of Heart

2003 Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Sega Saturn

Originally released for PC (Windows) under the same title as an adult visual novel, the game was then ported to consoles with removed adult contents,...

Windy x Windam
Windy x Windam

2008 Nintendo DS

Notable solely for being "That Fighting Game with Izuna and Shino in it", Windy X Windam is a Nintendo DS Fighting Game by Ninja Studio starring (or "...

Wing Arms
Wing Arms

1995 Sega Saturn

Wing Arms is a blend of flight simulator and action game for the Sega Saturn, released in 1995. In an alternate history set after WWII, the player has...

Wing Commander
Wing Commander

1990 Super Nintendo

Gameplay consists of completing successive missions and overall cockpit performance affects gameplay: going above and beyond the call of duty results...