Should You Pre-Order This Thing? + More Retro News!
Retroid is back with the Pocket Nova, a new 4:3 OLED Android handheld that looks tailor-made for classic gaming… but after Retroid’s recent handheld drama, is this the device that wins retro fans back?
In this week’s Bit By Bit, we’re digging into the Retroid Pocket Nova, Atari’s new MobyGames career beta, SEGA’s pricey Sonic Genesis cartridge rereleases, Sonic the Hedgehog pinball from Jersey Jack, AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 specs and pricing, new N64 games with wild crossplay features, the end of a decade-long Ocarina of Time fan remake, and CULTIC heading to modern consoles with both chapters included.
Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and let’s run through the latest retro gaming news one bit at a time! 🕹️
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– CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:22 – Retroid Pocket Nova
05:44 – MobyGames
08:38 – Sonic 35th Anniversary Carts
09:52 – Sonic Pinball
12:42 – Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2
14:12 – New N64 Game Carts
16:04 – Zelda Fan Remake
17:22 – Cultic Console Release
@benonemusic
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
I enjoyed hearing your mention of Flippin’ Great Pinball as I recognized it from when I visited my kid at FSU from 2021 to 2025. Finley was a film student who frequented the amazing Cap City Video Lounge, which used to be right next to the pinball place before Cap City moved. Small world!
@acenem
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
I don’t consider Atari a major game company. They make nearly all their money licensing old games from the 80’s like my Arcade.
@JonDennis-b1f
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
Not interested in the Nova – It's the wrong screen size – I need 16×9 and at least 6". Since the screen size is the wrong aspect ratio and so small it wouldn't be a good choice for Game Native which would be my main use (as a low-cost steam deck).
@Defender7800
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
I admit, I impulse ordered the Nova….hope it handles ps2 alright with 8 ram. Want it to be my forever portable along with the Gamestation Go. Hoping it lives up to the hype!
@KatDoomsong
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
Ayaneo is always overpriced. WIth that chipset, it should be more like somewhere between $150 and $200. The $230 for the Retroid with that chipset and the custom screen they had made seems about right. This will handle every 4:3 system. If you're not interested in PS2 and GC emulation, you can get something that does PSP and under for a lot less money. The base 8gb will be fine for most people. You can also use it as a TV console for big screen gaming emulation.
@ancient_of_mumu
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
The RAM crisis is a very real thing. Considering that… those prices are fair unfortunately.
@John-Barger
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
Regarding Atari’s ownership of the service, Microsoft owns LinkedIn. If Atari is smart, they’ll let the service run independently. If anyone finds any shenanigans going on (misuse of the data, etc…) then it won’t succeed.
@1969cougareliminator
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
Man, hardware prices are bonkers everywhere now….. Hopefully I can make it when you live stream Cultic. I too never heard of it, but if you're excited to check it out, count me in! Thanks for all you do and have a great week George!
@tedadamgreen
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
Thanks for another great weekly wrap up of Bit-by-Bit George!!
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@ChrisBoot
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
These prices are bonkers right now – I've been saving some money to one side since xmas and working it out – I can afford an xbox series x or a switch 2 but not both (which is wild considering I have nearly £1000 available)
$99.99 for Sonic / Sonic 2 when I can pick the originals up for less than £10 again feels strange to me.
@STR82DVD
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
128 gigs of storage in the Nova?!? Pass young lad.
@GenXLizard
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
But But But I already preordered Neo Geo, Im gonna go broke
@cyrollan
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
You COULD go for one of those emulator handhelds…or you could go with Evercade products with licensed, physical cartridges, for much less. 🤔
@cryptocoffee13
June 28, 2026 at 11:38 pm
YEaH!