Retroid Pocket Nova 12GB/128GB Handheld

Product details

The new Retroid console is coming in 2026: the Retroid Pocket Nova. This console is set to become a bestseller thanks to its excellent value for money, offering a Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 processor, twin brother of the 8 Gen 2, very powerful at a reasonable price. We highlight its improved AMOLED screen with a refresh rate that reaches up to 120 hertz.

4.5″ AMOLED display

The Retroid Pocket Nova comes in no fewer than six different colors. It features a screen. 4.5-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280 * 960 pixels and 500 nits of peak brightness. The blacks deep and vibrant colors of their own AMOLED technology makes your retro and current games come to life as never before, with a clarity and softness that is noticeable in every motion.

This new Retroid Pocket Nova takes us back in time with a retro aesthetic and high-quality Retroid finishes for our enjoyment. Retro gaming enthusiasts are in for a treat with this classic version.

Processor Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550

In the engine room we will have Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 4nm which promises plenty of power to optimally play even the most demanding emulator titles. As for storage, the new Retroid Pocket Nova has 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM along with 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There is also another version available with 121 GB of RAM..

Inside beats a powerful Qualcomm QCS8550, a next-generation chipset with 8-core architecture (1×3.2GHz + 4×2.8GHz + 3×2.0GHz) and GPU Adreno 740. More than enough performance to emulate older generation consoles without slowdowns, stuttering, or frame drops.

This horizontal console features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C connection with 4Kp60 video output, 3.5mm audio jack and of course it will have a microSD card slot.

Relive the most legendary titles

We gamers love to relive the old days, glued to the latest arcade machine and mashing buttons like our lives depended on it. Games we used to spend our weekend allowance on at the arcade. Pang, Street Fighter, Sunset Riders, Bubble Bobble, Out Run, Metal Slug, Ghosts ´n Goblins ... Now comes the Retroid Pocket Nova, a super portable console that will transport us to another era. We can also enjoy more recent PSP and PS2 titles, or access the entire PlayStation 1 TP38T game catalog on Android.

Active cooling

It incorporates a system of Active fan cooling, which maintains stable performance even in the most demanding sessions, avoiding the dreaded throttling due to overheating.

Controls 

Total precision in every game with analog triggers L2/R2 and joysticks with 3D Hall sensor, which guarantee an ultra-precise response and eliminate the dreaded "stick drift" in the long term.

5,000 mAh battery

As for battery life, the new Retroid Pocket Nova boasts an impressive 5000 mAh battery. It's a pleasant surprise that a console of this size has such a large battery; it will provide hours of gameplay and fun. 

Android 13 operating system

In terms of the operating system, the new Retroid pocket Nova follows in the footsteps of its siblings and will feature Android 13. We will have several emulators installed by default that we will then have to configure to add our favorite games.

Thanks to the Android 13 operating system, we can connect to Wi-Fi and download apps from Google Play. With the Retroid Pocket Nova, we can access... Our social media, Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, Twitch and a host of smartphone-like features. This new version runs Android, giving you access to all Google services.

Without a doubt, this new Retroid Pocket Nova console looks very good and will probably be a sales success thanks to the value for money that is expected of it.

If you're thinking of buying a portable retro console with excellent value for money without a doubt this Retroid Pocket Nova is one of the best options on the market.