# RH After Dark: Retroid Pocket Nova thoughts & MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ FIRST LOOK

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Podcast: [Retro Handhelds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250)
Published: 2026-07-20T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

After Dark: Stubbs, Rob and Michael Benny 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.

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