AVAILABLE

Ships within 7-15 business days

💡View Product Intelligence ↓
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris noir
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris Crystal
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris 16 bit
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris violet transparent
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris disponibles
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris Indigo GC
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris Ice Blue
Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris Watermelon
Retroid Pocket Nova, dimensions

Retroid Pocket Nova

Retroid Pocket Nova
€289,00
€289,00
Tax included. Shipping calculated at check out.
Color: Black

Save up to €15 with a Pack.

Retroid Pocket Nova: the next-generation pocket-format Android console

  • Ergonomic horizontal design: natural grip, similar to a controller.
  • Powerful and versatile: compatible with advanced emulators for a smooth experience.
  • 4.5-inch AMOLED screen: optimal visual quality for 2D and 3D games.
  • User-friendly: Android 13 interface for intuitive navigation.
  • Hall Effect joysticks: guaranteed precision and durability, no drift.

The Retroid Pocket Nova establishes itself as one of the most balanced Android consoles on the market. Its 4.5-inch AMOLED screen and Qualcomm QCS8550 SoC deliver a smooth experience in advanced 3D emulation, while remaining compact and portable.

Ideal for fans of emulation, cloud gaming or native Android games. Every gaming session in the palm of your hand.

Why choose the Retroid Pocket Nova?

  • Compact, ergonomic format: comfortable for long play sessions.
  • Advanced emulation: works with the latest emulators.
  • Extended connectivity: HDMI output via USB-C to play on a big screen, 3.5mm jack.
View full details

Specifications

Technical specifications

  • Display: 4.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 960p, 120 Hz.
  • Processor: Qualcomm QCS8550, Adreno 740 GPU.
  • Memory: 8 GB or 12 GB LPDDR5x, 128 GB UFS 3.1, microSD.
  • System: Android 13.
  • Cooling: active cooling fan.
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C with HDMI output, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Controls: Hall-effect 3D joysticks, analog L2/R2 triggers.
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh.

Delivery

Lead times

  • Availability and lead times are shown on each product page.
  • Pre-orders: we show the actual wait before shipping, measured on our own orders, independently of manufacturer announcements.
  • We also show the latest batches and models shipped by the manufacturer, as a guide.
  • Delivery takes 7 to 15 business days on average after shipment, with tracking.

Shipping

  • Tracked shipping: €5 for orders under €49, €19 for orders of €49 or more.
  • EU deliveries: VAT and import costs are included in the displayed price, with no customs fees to pay on delivery.
  • Outside the EU (e.g. United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Japan): import duties and local taxes are not included and are payable by the recipient on delivery.
  • Your tracking number is sent as soon as your order ships.

Guarantees

  • Self-service returns: 14 days after receipt to exercise your right of withdrawal.
  • 2-year legal guarantee of conformity.
  • Optional Delivery Insurance: reshipment in case of loss or theft confirmed by the carrier, subject to the insurance terms.

In the box

Here is what is included by default:

In the box

  • 1× Game console
  • 1× USB-C charging cable
  • 1× User guide

Complete your purchase with suitable accessories and protections.
Build my pack →





EU regulations
14-day returns · 2-year legal guarantee
Payment flexibility
Secure payment · Pay in installments
Secure delivery
Global & local tracking · Optional protection

  • Your console, your way

    Case, protection, grip, dock… add the accessories that are useful to you for an optimal experience.

  • Protect your purchase

    Delivery Insurance compensates you in the event of loss, theft, or damage during transit. Request a refund or a replacement shipment.
DOCK & PLAY / PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE

Retroid Pocket Nova

Time before dispatch ~ 8 days On sale Standard orders · last 90 days See shipping times
Price evolution +4.4% Since release See the curve
Best-selling variant 66.67% 12 GB / 128 GB 66.67% of net sales · last 90 days See sales trends
Liked points Display, performance and controls praised Strengths highlighted in reviews See liked points
Discussed uses 4:3 retro emulation and classic games Share of topics mentioned See discussed uses
Expert reviews One of the compact benchmarks for 4:3 retro gaming Expert reviews See expert reviews
Last update · 6 Aug 2026

8 GB version pricing revised — The standard price of the 8 GB / 128 GB version rises, while the 12 GB version stays unchanged.

See history

Shipping times

We share the actual times before shipping measured on our store, independently of manufacturer information.

Standard orders

Overall model average: 7.8 days.

Order → dispatch time by variant · Standard orders
VariantAverageLatest timeMin–max
Black / 8GB + 128GB 7.7 d 7.7 d 7.7–7.7 d
16 bit / 8GB + 128GB 3.3 d 3.3 d 3.3–3.3 d
GC / 12 GB + 128 GB 5.8 d 5 d 5–6.5 d
Clear Purple / 12 GB + 128 GB 16.4 d 16.4 d 16.4–16.4 d

Measurements over the last 90 days. Times observed between order and dispatch, excluding transport. These measurements are not a forecast or a guaranteed lead time. “—” indicates that no measurement is available. Overall model statistics are not copied into the variant rows.

Price trends

Tracking of price changes since market launch.

See dates and indices
ConfigurationDatePrice index
8 GB / 128 GB2026-06-26100.0
12 GB / 128 GB2026-06-26100.0
8 GB / 128 GB2026-08-06104.37

Sales trends

12 GB / 128 GB · 66.7%

66.67% of net sales · last 90 days

Share of the model's net sales over the period shown.

Net sales split by version — Retroid Pocket Nova

  • 12 GB / 128 GB66.7%
  • 8 GB / 128 GB33.3%

Share of the model’s net sales over the period indicated.

What owners love

Display, performance and controls praised

Strengths highlighted in reviews

Liked points — Retroid Pocket Nova

Share of reviews praising each point · Source: Retro Dodo, Time Extension, Daryl Baxter and TechCravers · July – August 2026

Summary of testimonials identified after use. This content is not a satisfaction rate representative of all owners.

Popular uses

4:3 retro emulation and classic games

Share of topics mentioned

Discussed uses — Retroid Pocket Nova

Source: Retro Dodo, Time Extension, Daryl Baxter and TechCravers · July – August 2026

Share of mentions of each use across the cited sources.

Expert reviews

One of the compact benchmarks for 4:3 retro gaming

Expert reviews

Reviews highlight how well the 4:3 AMOLED display, the power of the QCS8550 chip and the physical controls work together. The Nova is built for classic games, including advanced 3D titles; its compact format is less suited to widescreen titles and intensive PC gaming.
Points raised in specialist reviews
CriterionAssessmentConsensus
Display4.5-inch 4:3 AMOLED, vivid colours and 120 HzStrong
PerformanceVery comfortable with advanced 3D emulationStrong
ControlsPrecise D-pad and analogue triggersStrong
ErgonomicsCompact; even better grip with a fitted caseFairly strong
Battery lifeGood on classics, shorter under heavy loadMixed

Summary of specialist reviews and opinion pieces.

Sources

  • Retro Dodo · In-depth review — July 2026 · Published score: 9.7/10

    The AMOLED quality, smooth emulation and portability win reviewers over; battery life dips on the most demanding games.

  • Time Extension · Hardware review — August 2026

    A display made for the classics and plenty of power in reserve. The grip and triggers take a little getting used to.

  • Daryl Baxter · Independent review — August 2026

    Very comfortable, precise controls and easy setup; the AMOLED display is a real plus for classic games.

  • TechCravers · Hardware review — August 2026 · Published score: 9.5/10

    Highly convincing display and controls, with power suited to advanced 3D emulation. A curved back case is recommended for long sessions.

  • Stuff · Personal column — August 2026

    A clear preference for 4:3 without side bars and the compact format; a few reservations about button clicks and the fan.

Summary of the specialist reviews cited above.

Product history

4 key events since launch

Evolution of the model and its variants

  1. 2026-08-06
    Price

    8 GB version pricing revised

    The standard price of the 8 GB / 128 GB version rises, while the 12 GB version stays unchanged.

  2. 2026-07-28
    Availability

    First deliveries and full reviews

    The Pocket Nova reaches its first users; independent reviews highlight the appeal of its 4:3 display.

  3. 2026-06-26
    Presentation

    Specifications and lineup detailed

    The two memory configurations and the QCS8550 chip running Android 13 are presented; orders open.

  4. 2026-06-23
    Announcement

    4:3 display and design revealed

    Retroid unveils a 4.5-inch 1280 × 960 AMOLED display at 120 Hz, and seven colours.

Retroid Pocket Nova, coloris noir

Retroid Pocket Nova

€289,00
€289,00
Color