Retroid Pocket Nova Pricing Revealed: No Need to Take Out a Loan for This Handheld

Retroid revealed the pricing and preorder bonuses for the Pocket Nova handheld console. The device runs on a Qualcomm QCS8550 chip and features 128 GB of storage.

Following the full technical specifications released earlier, the company shared promotional images confirming costs for different configurations.

The base model with 8 GB of RAM costs $229. It comes in black, 16-bit, and GameCube color schemes. The 12 GB RAM version in the same colors sells for $269. Retroid also offers a 12 GB model in crystal, watermelon, transparent purple, and ice blue finishes for $274. Customers who preorder receive an ergonomic back shell and a screen protector at no extra cost.

The Pocket Nova packs a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor and an Adreno 740 GPU. Hardware highlights include a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a 1280 × 960 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The console runs Android 13, houses a 5000 mAh battery, and includes a 3.5 mm audio jack.