Retroid is shipping the Pocket Nova handheld imminently, bringing a high-refresh 4:3 screen to retro gaming. This device targets players who want integer scaling for classic games without the blur of fractional upscaling. You get a sharp display that matches the original aspect ratios of older consoles.
Imminent shipping for the 4:3 retro handheld
The Pocket Nova uses an 8 Gen 2 class chip to handle demanding retro emulation. It features a 4.5-inch AMOLED panel with a 1280×960 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The hardware runs in a 4:3 shape that fits the nostalgic form factor.
Specifications
- Display: 4.5-inch 1280×960 120Hz AMOLED
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Chipset: 8 Gen 2 class
- Memory: 8GB or 12GB
- Price: $239 (8GB) / $269 (12GB)
Retroid offers two memory configurations for the device. The 8GB model costs $239 and the 12GB version costs $269. Both prices are in USD for global availability.
The system supports pixel-perfect integer scaling for retro games to eliminate shimmer. It can upscale PlayStation 2 and GameCube titles to 3x resolution. Retroid claims you can run Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 at 2.5x or 3x without performance issues. We've been tracking Retroid Pocket Nova closely — see our earlier coverage on Retroid Pocket Nova Teased as 4.
The Pocket Nova ships with specific upscaling capabilities for classic titles. Buyers can choose between 8GB or 12GB RAM at the listed global prices.
Source: RetroHandhelds
