The Retroid Pocket Nova Handheld Gaming Console Launches With PS2 and GameCube Emulation
The Retroid Pocket Nova is a new handheld gaming console featuring a 4.5-inch AMOLED display and a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor, which provides performance similar to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The device supports PlayStation 2 and GameCube emulation and starts at $229 USD. The handheld includes a 5,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and a custom 4.5-inch AMOLED screen with a 1280 by 960 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- ▪The Retroid Pocket Nova features a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- ▪The device is powered by a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor, which supports PlayStation 2 and GameCube emulation.
- ▪The handheld includes a 5,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging and Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
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Retroid Gaming 9 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Retroid announced the Pocket Nova, a new handheld gaming console featuring a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio The device is powered by a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor, which provides performance similar to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to support PlayStation 2 and GameCube emulation Starting at $229 USD, the handheld includes a 5,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Retroid announced the Pocket Nova, a dedicated gaming handheld that brings premium hardware to the competitive retro emulation market. The device targets enthusiasts seeking a high-performance 4:3 display format.
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