Retroid Pocket Nova thoughts & MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ FIRST LOOK

👉 Retro Handhelds Podcast - After Dark: Stubbs, Rob the ‪@retrotechdad‬ and Michael Benny from ‪@retrolunchtime‬ chat about the new Retroid Pocket Nova and test their Claw 8 EX AI+ units, sent for review from MSI. Performance, ergonomics, sound, display, high-end emulation and more are tested. This thing is beastly, but the price point is a tough ask at $1799. 🛒Featured items from this video: -MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ (available July 3rd): https://handheld.deals/deal/msi-claw-... -Retroid Pocket Nova (available 6/26 6pm PT): https://rh-go.link/RP-Nova-12GB 🛍️AliExpress June sale: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress Code valid: June 1-30, 2026 (PST - US Only) $15-3: 【RHJUNE3】 $49-8: 【RHJUNE8】 $99-18: 【RHJUNE18】 $159-29: 【RHJUNE29】 $249-40: 【RHJUNE40】 $339-58: 【RHJUNE58】 $499-75: 【RHJUNE75】 $599-93: 【RHJUNE93】 $700-120: 【RHJUNE120】 More codes (US & Global): https://handheld.deals/discount-codes 🎉 At least 8% cashback during *June 15-24*. Use our team link: https://a.aliexpress.com/_c44OReAN 💵 Save with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own. #retroid #msigaming #msi #anbernic #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ⌚Timestamps 0:00 Intro & Welcome 1:06 Retroid Pocket Nova Discussion 3:05 Nova Specs, Pricing & Pre-order Details 8:02 Nova Full Specs & Future Potential 13:20 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ First Impressions 15:14 Price Talk ($1799) & Market Reality 18:35 Display, Software & Xbox Mode 22:01 Build Quality, Ergonomics & Controls 25:12 Speakers & Audio Experience 31:28 Specs Overview & Endurance Mode 35:30 Gaming Performance & PS3 Emulation 1:15:29 PS4 Emulation Tests 1:22:18 Battery Life & Efficiency 1:29:18 Final Thoughts & Verdict 1:40:30 Outro & Goodbye