# Retroid demos Pocket Nova 4:3 handheld as price tag, pre order bonus, specs, and accessories revealed > Source: > Published: 2026-06-26 09:40:57+00:00 👋 Newsletters Subscribe to our newsletters Sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! Subscribe By signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. 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Read More Table of Contents Retroid Pocket Nova specs, price, accessories, and pre order details Prime Day deals Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals After 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. 8GB 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”. Sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! Subscribe By 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: Retroid Pocket Nova specs, price, accessories, and pre order details Before 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. Prime Day deals Prime Day is officially here, and we've found all the best deals on tech and gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $433.99 Samsung 32" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189 Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 2TB - was $679.99 now $349.99 Hisense 100" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,499.99 ASUS ROG AMD RX 9070 XT & 9800X3D Gaming PC - was $2,299.99 now $2,119.99 Prices correct as of June 23rd on Amazon.com. SpecificationRetroid 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 Source: Retroid Pocket Official Discord As 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. Buttons (for replacement) Bumped Back Shell Carrying Case Dual Screen Add-on Pouch Screen Protector TPU Grip Overall, 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. Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime. Ages 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0 Start your Prime trial → 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? No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component About the Author Jack Goodall At PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. 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