{"slug": "retroid-demos-pocket-nova-4-3-handheld-as-price-tag-pre-order-bonus-specs-and", "title": "Retroid demos Pocket Nova 4:3 handheld as price tag, pre order bonus, specs, and accessories revealed", "summary": "Retroid has revealed the Pocket Nova, a 4:3 retro handheld gaming device, with a starting price of $229 and pre-orders opening June 27. The device features a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor, up to 12GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 4.5-inch AMOLED screen, and a 5000mAh battery. Pre-order bonuses include a free Bumped Back Shell and tempered glass screen protector, with additional accessories like a carrying case and dual-screen add-on available.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nRetroid demos Pocket Nova 4:3 handheld as price tag, pre order bonus, specs, and accessories revealed\n\n                            Everything you need to know about the Retroid Pocket Nova                    \n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 26, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nRetroid Pocket Nova specs, price, accessories, and pre order details\nPrime Day deals\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nAfter teasing the new Pocket Nova earlier this week, Retroid is wasting no time showing just what it’s capable of. The specs were soon revealed, and now, the brand has published video footage of the retro 4:3 handheld in action. Pricing details have also been revealed, alongside a pre-order bonus. The Pocket Nova starts at $229 and will be available in four different configurations.\n8GB RAM and 12GB RAM options are available, and all four variants ship with 128GB of storage space. Additional accessories for the device include a carrying case, a dual-screen add-on (which has also been shown off), and much more. We’ve noticed that excitement for the retro handheld has been building quickly, with one fan commenting to say it’s “definitive 4:3 retro handheld”.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nRetroid Pocket Nova specs, price, accessories, and pre order details\nBefore we get into all the details, you should know that Retroid has set the pre-order time for June 27, 1 AM UTC (which is 9 AM China Time, where Retroid is based). For those of you in the United States, this translates to 6 PM Pacific Time and 9 PM Eastern Time on June 26.\n\nPrime Day deals\nPrime Day is officially here, and we've found all the best deals on tech and gaming.\n\n        AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $433.99\n\n        Samsung 32\" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189\n\n        Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 2TB - was $679.99 now $349.99\n\n        Hisense 100\" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,499.99\n\n        ASUS ROG AMD RX 9070 XT & 9800X3D Gaming PC - was $2,299.99 now $2,119.99\n\nPrices correct as of June 23rd on Amazon.com.\n\nSpecificationRetroid Pocket NovaProcessorQualcomm QCS8550Process4nmCPU1x Kryo Prime @ 3.2GHz4x Kryo Gold @ 2.8GHz3x Kryo Silver @ 2.0GHzGPUAdreno 740RAMLPDDR5x 8GB / 12GBStorageUFS 3.1 128GBScreen4.5-inch AMOLEDResolution1280 x 960Refresh Rate120HzCoolingActive CoolingBattery5000mAhCharging27WConnectivityWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.3InterfaceUSB 3.1 Type-C3.5mm Audio JackTF Card SlotVideo OutputDisplayPort 4K 60Hz via USB-COperating SystemAndroid 13Dimensions169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6 mmWeight255g\nSource: Retroid Pocket Official Discord\nAs seen in the price reveal above, those who pre-order the Retroid Pocket Nova will also receive a free Bumped Back Shell + Tempered Glass Screen Protector. Those are just two of a list of seven accessories that will be available for the handheld (see below). Nova also ships with a variety of color options, with Retroid’s common Black, 16-bit, and Gamecube (GC) designs being the cheapest.\n\nButtons (for replacement)\nBumped Back Shell\nCarrying Case\nDual Screen Add-on\nPouch\nScreen Protector\nTPU Grip\n\nOverall, the Pocket Nova has shaped up to be an impressive piece of kit and an ideal option for playing classic 4:3 titles at native resolution. On top of that, we can see that the dual screen attachment offers a widescreen aspect ratio for more modern games.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\n    1204Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     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