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Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229
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Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229

Engadget · Jun 25, 2026, 6:51 PM

Key takeaways

  • It should be able to handle up to Game Cube and PS2 titles, thanks to a powerful chip.
  • Retroid Retroid just released a bunch of information about its upcoming Pocket Nova handheld console, according to a report by Time Extension.
  • The 4.5-inch AMOLED display offers a 4:3 screen resolution, which also happens to be a great fit for PS2 and GameCube games.

It should be able to handle up to Game Cube and PS2 titles, thanks to a powerful chip.

Retroid Retroid just released a bunch of information about its upcoming Pocket Nova handheld console, according to a report by Time Extension. It'll feature a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor, which is extremely similar to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This means that the Pocket Nova will likely be a powerful machine with enough juice to run PS2 and Game Cube games.

The 4.5-inch AMOLED display offers a 4:3 screen resolution, which also happens to be a great fit for PS2 and GameCube games. It comes with a 5000mAh battery with USB-C fast-charging and integrates with both Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.

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