NPC: Next Portable Console
NPC is a podcast about one of the hottest corners of the gaming world: portable hardware. Every other week, Federico Viticci, John Voorhees, and Brendon Bigley cover portable gaming news and share their experiences with everything from the simplest retro gaming handhelds to cutting-edge handheld PCs.
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Anbernic and Ayaneo Keep Launching and a JIT Twist on iOS
05/05/2025
Anbernic and Ayaneo Keep Launching and a JIT Twist on iOS
This week on NPC, Federico, Brendon, and John chart which handheld makers are still shipping to the U.S. in the wake of steep tariffs, then explore how speedrunners are stress‑testing Breath of the Wild at Nintendo’s Switch 2 hands‑on events. Plus, they update listeners on Nintendo’s release of version 20 of the original Switch’s firmware, how a contempt order against Apple could unlock new business models for developers, the surprising arrival of JIT on the App Store, Nothing’s launch of the CMF Phone 2 Pro, and how Anbernic and Ayaneo are defying economic uncertainty by releasing new handhelds. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Tariffs: Good News and Bad Switch 2 News iOS Gaming StikDebug brings JIT to the iPhone Handhelds Other hardware Topics A Update Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Midnight Chaos: Switch 2 Pre-Order Demand Outstrips Supply
04/29/2025
Midnight Chaos: Switch 2 Pre-Order Demand Outstrips Supply
This week, looming tariffs cause more handheld makers to pause shipments to the U.S., demand for the Switch 2 outstrips supply, John explains what the U.S. pre-order process was like, and we marvel at the restoration of a vintage Game Boy kiosk. Links and Show Notes Follow Up The Latest Portable Gaming News Tariff Update Switch 2 Switch 2 Demand Outstrips Supply Paul Rudd ad John on what the pre-order process was like in the U.S. Restoring a Vintage Game Boy Kiosk via Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Handheld Gaming's Bright Summer: Mario Kart World, Playdate Season 2, and More
04/21/2025
Handheld Gaming's Bright Summer: Mario Kart World, Playdate Season 2, and More
This week, John and Federico hold down the fort without Brendon, discussing U.S. Switch 2 pre-orders, Super Mario Kart World, upcoming hardware from Epilogue, Playdate’s Season 2, Razer Remote Play, and more. Links and Show Notes Federico’s new Discussed on news Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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The Switch 2: New Discoveries and Marketing Stumbles
04/15/2025
The Switch 2: New Discoveries and Marketing Stumbles
This week on NPC, the trio analyzes how tariffs have disrupted Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. Then Federico, John, and Brendon dissects new details that have emerged about the upcoming console, debate Nintendo’s game pricing, ponder what console exclusivity means in 2025, and share their excitement for the Retroid Pocket Flip 2. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Topics Central Perk Frame Rates Switch 2 U.S. pre-order’s postponed due to tariffs. Accessories More Switch 2 Details What is a Console Exclusive Anymore? Game Key Cards Retroid Flip 2 First Looks Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Nintendo Switch 2: Unpacking the Direct
04/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2: Unpacking the Direct
This week, Federico, John, and Brendon Bigley dive into Nintendo’s reveal of the Switch 2, analyzing the technical specifications, Mouse Control, the camera accessory, the new Pro Controller, Game Share, Nintendo’s strategy shift, and more. Programming Note: We’re releasing this episode early while the Switch 2 news is still fresh. Therefore, there will be no episode on April 8th. Instead, we’ll be back on April 15th. : Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba’s apps. Links and Show Notes Nintendo Switch 2 Switch 2 is powered by a “.” Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Bridging to Switch 2: Rumors, Virtual Game Card Questions, and Nintendo's Today App
04/01/2025
Bridging to Switch 2: Rumors, Virtual Game Card Questions, and Nintendo's Today App
This week, Brendon, John, and Federico analyze the latest Nintendo Direct and what it reveals about the Switch 2’s rumored June launch. Then the trio dissects the many questions that Nintendo’s upcoming Virtual Game Cards system raises, explores the features of the Nintendo Today app, and debate the reported three-phase launch strategy for the next console. In the latest handheld news, they also cover the latest EmuDeck update, AYA NEO’s confounding mini PC, and an intriguing foldable from Huawei that’s perfect for DS emulation. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Huawei Pura X Nintendo’s Switch 2 Launch Plans Also, Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe . Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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A Portal Surprise, ONEXSUGAR Chaos, and A Steam Deck Miracle
03/24/2025
A Portal Surprise, ONEXSUGAR Chaos, and A Steam Deck Miracle
This week, Brendon shares his surprising early impressions of the Ayn Odin Portal. Then Federico, John, and Brendon dive into Nintendo Switch 2 pricing rumors, explore the performance issues of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on M4 Macs despite being Steam Deck verified, and break down Qualcomm’s confusing new G-series chips powering upcoming handhelds. Then, the treo reacts to OneXPlayer’s chaotic ONEXSUGAR handheld and AYANEO’s new devices. Plus, Federico has exciting news about a DLSS plugin for Steam Deck that improves performance on games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, turning blurry gameplay into a sharp, high-settings experience. Links and Show Notes Follow Up Federico attempted Portal mod Brendon’s Portal First Impressions - signs of life for Windows handhelds The Latest Portable Gaming News Snapdragon Announcements OneXSugar AYANEO Topics -
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Retroid's Rocky Road and Microsoft's Portable Plans
03/18/2025
Retroid's Rocky Road and Microsoft's Portable Plans
This week, Brendon, Federico, and John dive into the ongoing Retroid Pocket Mini controversy, discussing the scaling issues, community reactions, and what it means for consumers in the retro handheld space. After addressing Retroid’s troubles, they explore the Retroid Pocket Classic and pricing information for the Flip 2. To wrap up the week’s news, they cover SteamOS news, AYANEO’s confusing new teaser for the “Pocket Ace,” examine important new reports of Microsoft’s collaboration with ASUS on an Xbox-branded Windows handheld. Links and Show Notes Listener Question Retroid Follow-Up Joey’s Retro Handhelds - Screen teardown The Latest Portable Gaming News In better Retroid news What is going on with AYANEO? announced soon An ‘Xbox’ handheld in 2025?: Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Holey Controller Batman: Samsung's Prototype Handheld
03/11/2025
Holey Controller Batman: Samsung's Prototype Handheld
John, Brendon, and Federico are back for another week of handheld news, including a tiny bit of Switch 2 news, an up and down week for Retroid, DS handhelds inch forward, Samsung wonders if thumbholes are the perfect complement to thumbsticks, and AYANEO decides thumbsticks aren’t worth the trouble. Plus, Brendon shares NextUI and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Switch 2 info from the FCC Retroid’s mystery background device revealed Six button version Retroid Mini Screen Issue Samsung unveiled Topics 8BitDo Ultimate 2 First Impressions From From Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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AYANEO Cancels Then Resurrects the Flip
03/04/2025
AYANEO Cancels Then Resurrects the Flip
This week, Retroid Pocket Flip 2 specs are out, the Legion Go S disappoints, and we try to decipher what AYANEO is doing before reminiscing over a PictoChat clone on the iPhone and discussing the benefits of having a personal videogame shopper in Japan, and Brendon’s experience with the black Miyoo Flip. Links and Show Notes Introducing NPC XL - More NPC, Every Week NPC: Next Portable Console is now weekly for everyone. Enjoy a new episode packed with handheld gaming news and other topics every Tuesday. We’re introducing , a brand-new, members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon at $5/month. The video version of NPC will be published here going forward and includes all of the show’s back catalog as well as bonus material. NPC is joining the (awesome) with a dedicated channel for community feedback and participation. Follow-Up Quiet Retro Handhelds The Latest Portable Gaming News New details about the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 https://liliputing.com/retroid-pocket-flip2-is-a-faster-handheld-game-console-with-upgraded-controllers/ Legion Go S reviews Federico’s handheld update Sold: - See: AYANEO is teasing a new version of the Pocket Micro https://x.com/AYANEO__/status/1892869316410036575 Speculation is it’s a version with no analog sticks - https://liliputing.com/ayaneo-classic-will-probably-be-a-tiny-gaming-handheld-with-simplified-controllers/ The SN Operator from Epilogue is close to taking pre-orders, and the company is working on a 64 Operator. Plus Game Boy Camera support for the original operator is close. The Game Boy Camera as a Webcam Interesting project to make Windows better on handhelds Also Mentioned: Topics A visit to the in Kyoto Brendon’s thoughts on the Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Brick Gang
02/25/2025
Brick Gang
On the latest NPC, ASUS gaming phones, Retroid’s big surprise, and more Nintendo emulation drama, plus 8BitDo tries to solve the iPhone vertical controller problem, Federico weighs in on the Any Odin2 Portal, and the whole gang has nothing but love for the TrimUI Brick. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up The Latest Portable Gaming News Chris Plante of Polygon 8BitDo Micro Clip 8BitDo Micro controller Federico’s First Impressions of the Ayn Odin2 Portal TrimUI Brick The gang shares their love for the Brick Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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SteamOS on Windows with Bazzite
02/11/2025
SteamOS on Windows with Bazzite
This week, Brendon, Federico, and John consider how the Switch 2 will impact the wider handheld market, recap the specs and benchmarks for the Legion Go S and 2, and cover new devices coming from Anbernic and AYANEO. Then, Brendon shares his experience running Bazzite on the ASUS ROG Ally X. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Legion Go S and 2 Anbernic seems to have Running Bazzite on the ASUS ROG Ally X Also mentioned: Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky
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Peas, a Rubber Band, and an iPad
01/28/2025
Peas, a Rubber Band, and an iPad
It’s a packed episode with a post Switch 2 reveal vibe check and more on iPhone game controller innovation, plus John’s early impressions of the Ayn Odin2 Portal, Brendon’s review of the Miyoo Flip, and Federico’s long 2DS/3DS emulation journey. Links and Show Notes iPhone Controller Innovation GamSir’s Unnamed Combo Controller and Battery Prototype More on and Ayn Odin2 Portal Miyoo Flip On Federico’s 3DS Journey (2024 model), available only from China Note: Brendon mentioned that it const $300, but that’s the 2023 model Example of , which will be available worldwide soon Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Nintendo Switch 2: Reactions and First Theories
01/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2: Reactions and First Theories
On this special edition of NPC, Federico, John, and Brendon react to Nintendo’s video announcement about the Switch 2, dig through every detail of the video for clues, and consider how things are likely to play out in the coming months. Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Reactions Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Unpacking CES 2025
01/14/2025
Unpacking CES 2025
In the first NPC episode of 2025, Brendon and John recap their CES experience with Federico, highlighting AMD’s new Z2 chips, the SteamOS-powered Legion Go S, and more. Together, they explore the technologies and trends poised to define the next generation of portable consoles. Sponsored By: – Sign up today to start telling your story and use code NPC20 for 20% off your first year of Pika Pro. Links and Show Notes Unpacking CES 2025 on the MacStories YouTube channel AMD Announces the Z2 Chip Other Devices Thunderbolt 5 and ASUS’s new XG Mobile eGPU SteamOS News Lenovo Legion Tab Nitro Blaze 11 Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Federico and John: Brendon: Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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The 2024 Handhelds of the Year Awards
12/31/2024
The 2024 Handhelds of the Year Awards
To close out 2024, Federico, John, and Brendon present the first-ever HOTYs: the 2024 Handhelds of the Year awards, celebrating the best handheld gaming devices, custom firmware, and, of course, the Handheld of the Year. Links and Show Notes The 2024 Handhelds of the Year Awards Best Handheld under 4" Winner: Runners-Up: Also Mentioned: and Best Handheld Between 4 and 7" Winner: Runners-Up: Best 7" or Larger Handheld Winner: Runners-Up: Best Custom Firmware Winner: Runners-Up: Best Overall Handheld for Retro Gaming Winner: The Smartphone Runners-Up: Best Overall Handheld for Modern Games Winner: Runners-Up Handheld of the Year Winner: Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Worst Cable, Favorite Handheld
12/17/2024
Worst Cable, Favorite Handheld
As the year comes to a close, handheld makers haven’t slowed down. We have new devices in hand and on the horizon, plus Legion Go S and Switch 2 rumors, Brendon’s first impressions of the TrimUI Brick, Federico’s latest NDI streaming experiments, new AR glasses and more. Sponsored By: – Sign up today to start telling your story and use code NPC20 for 20% off your first year of Pika Pro. Links and Show Notes The MacStories DS Skins for Delta Available for $3.00 on the new Follow-Up Jason Snell gets a segment Based on Brendon’s recommendation hardware updates Pokémon Emerald Legacy The Latest Portable Gaming News Android XR Anbernic Hour: Miyoo Flip Watch A Topics TrimUI Brick: Brendon’s First Impressions Available from and Federico Levels Up His NDI Setup Old device: New device: On Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/
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Putting the 'P' in Portable
12/03/2024
Putting the 'P' in Portable
Tencent and Intel announce a huge handheld, Sony is taking its time, reviewers share early hands-on testing of the Ayn Odin Portal, the Miyoo Mini Flip is spotted across the Internet, Samsung files an intriguing portable gaming patent, and a new eGPU is on the way. Plus, Brendon revisits the Anbernic RG35XXSP, Federico has a mini-surprise, and John and Federico share their first impressions of the Retroid Pocket 5. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News An NPC reader poll Which will be first a Steam Deck console or Xbox handheld : Steam Deck Console first (57% to 43%) : An Xbox handheld will be first (73% to 27%) Ayn Odin Portal first impressions are out The Miyoo Flip Returns Surfaced Topics Brendon Revisits the Anbernic RG35XXSP Federico’s Surprise Retroid Pocket 5 First Impressions Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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A Handheld in Paris
11/19/2024
A Handheld in Paris
For the latest episode, Brendon explains the cronut, the AYANEO 3 Windows handheld has been announced, we consider Anbernic burnout, Federico shares his PS5 Pro first impressions, we speculate about Microsoft’s handheld future, and on the heels of Brendon’s trip to France, we have thoughts on traveling with handhelds and downsizing our handheld setups. Links and Show Notes Is the Cronut from New York? The Latest Portable Gaming News Also mentioned: Federico got a A Travel Handheld Any could be your only handheld console from Games Mentioned Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Bluesky: Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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Dream Devices
11/05/2024
Dream Devices
This week, we have lots of smartphone gaming news, console mods, a first peek at the future of Windows handheld gaming, and more. Plus, John shares his first impressions of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro, while Brendon digs into OG hardware with the Nintendo DSi and Sony PSP. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News iOS Gaming News: Console Mods: Other Handheld News: Ayaneo EVO and Pocket DMG by a few weeks but the Pocket Micro shipped. Next-Gen Windows Handhelds: Smartphone gaming processor featuring Oryon CPU cores and next-gen Adreno graphics Netflix is New Handhelds John covers the Brendon has a new matte black Nintendo DSi and modded Sony PSP to modding the DSi Also mentioned: YouTube channel Other games mentioned: Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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Still Kickin' at the Videogame Store
10/22/2024
Still Kickin' at the Videogame Store
This week, Federico and John carry on without Brendon and profess their love of all things OLED. Plus, Federico shares a shopping confession, Anbernic is back to its bi-weekly ways, we explore inventive controllers and answer a listener question about the Ayn Odin 2, before Federico tells the origin story of his Wii, which he modded to offload his game library to his collection of handhelds. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Federico’s Confession : An new coming soon to Kickstarter Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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A Little SSD Cage
10/08/2024
A Little SSD Cage
This week, Federico, Brendon, and John cover the latest in Nintendo emulation, a mysterious Nintendo device appears at the FCC, John has a Switch surprise, Microsoft reveals its best-looking controller yet, and Federico mods his Legion Go. Links and Show Notes Intro Federico’s new white microphone arm: The Latest Portable Gaming News M-Con Controller On On Leak suggests will be out soon Topics Federico’s Legion Go SSD Mod Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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Switch 2 Ways
09/24/2024
Switch 2 Ways
This week, our thoughts on Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, Sony’s PS5 nostalgia-fest, and more handheld news. Plus, Federico explains how Astro Bot makes sense of the PS Portal, a look at the Anbernic RG40XXV retro handled, and we reach peak Joy-Con with Mobapad’s M6 HD. Links and Show Notes Federico’s Espresso Machine The Latest Portable Gaming News Switch 2 Rumors Also mentioned: Sony 30th Anniversary PS5 Also mentioned: and Update Also mentioned: Also mentioned: Games Mentioned Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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Pillow Talk
09/10/2024
Pillow Talk
This week, Anbernic comes through with another retro handheld, PC makers announce new Windows handhelds, an iPhone case built for the Delta emulator, and Federico declares his love for a gaming pillow. The Latest Portable Gaming News Editor’s Note: Pricing details were released after NPC was recorded Also mentioned Gaming Pillows Also mentioned: Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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My Dogs Are My Gaming Pillow
08/27/2024
My Dogs Are My Gaming Pillow
This week, Brendon, Federico, and John cover newly announced handhelds, a gaming pillow, and other news before covering how Federico is dual booting Windows and SteamOS on his ASUS ROG Ally X and an update on retro handhelds from Brendon and John. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Also: Also: Adin Walls, Also: Also: Also: Also: Dual Booting Windows and SteamOS on the ASUS Ally X A Retro Handheld Check-In Games Mentioned Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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GameCube To Go
08/13/2024
GameCube To Go
This week, Federico returns to join John and Brendon to recap the latest portable gaming news before Federico drops a massive GameCube surprise on his co-hosts. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News AYANEO is at it again Ticci’s Surprises Hacking the Wii - The Emulation Angle Managing Saves DS Emulation for Bluetooth headphones Games Mentioned Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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A Pizza and a Vita
07/30/2024
A Pizza and a Vita
In the latest episode, Brendon and John go it alone without Federico with Powkiddy V10 follow-up, a report on Brendon’s first week with the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and a first look at the Ayn Odin2 Mini. Along the way, they also consider the less-than-stellar sales of AAA games on the iPhone, Analogue’s spendy aluminum Pocket, and the Xreal Beam Pro, before veering into a philosophical discussion of gaming on phones versus dedicated devices, comparing notes on their Miyoo Mini A30 setup experiences, and mulling over whether to start modding handhelds. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up The Latest Portable Gaming News Nothing CMF Phone 1 First Impressions Front Ends for Android Also mentioned New Gear Compared to: Modding Games Mentioned Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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I Found This Cable Via a Google Ad
07/16/2024
I Found This Cable Via a Google Ad
It was a busy news week in the world of portable gaming hardware, plus Federico’s quest for cable perfection continues, a return of the Steam Deck, and a look at mobile phone gaming, controllers, and more. Links and Show Notes News Also Discussed: Federico Dips Back into the Steam Deck Mobile Phone Gaming Netflix Gaming Local and Cloud Streaming Controllers A Homemade Vertical Controller and Games Mentioned Zach Gage games Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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The Google Play Store Around Your Neck
07/01/2024
The Google Play Store Around Your Neck
For episode 3 of NPC, we cover the latest news about the Ayn Odin2 Mini, ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, Asus ROG Ally X, the Anbernic RG Cube, and more, John finally received his transparent blue Anbernic RG35XXSP, Brendon got a surprise in the mail, and Federico shares his first impressions of the Powkiddy RGB30. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Also mentioned: Anbernic RG35XXSP Follow-Up An Anbernic RG35XXSP and Gamboy Advance SP in New York Brendon’s First Impressions of the Lenovo Legion Go Federico’s Purchase Games Mentioned Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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A Lovable Guy From Las Vegas
06/17/2024
A Lovable Guy From Las Vegas
This week, Federico takes us on his journey to build the world’s best eGPU, and we take a first look at the Anbernic RG35XXSP, a foldable retro handheld that two out of the three of us have received. Links and Show Notes Building the World’s Best eGPU USB4 board The ADT-UT3G only board that uses the new , but it doesn’t support power delivery. Also mentioned: The Anbernic RG35XX SP: First Look Federico and Brendon have silver John ordered transparent blue, and it’s stuck in New Jersey Replacement OSes covered: Also: Games Mentioned Odds and Ends iOS emulator Credits Show Art: Music: Follow Us Online On the Web Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on Threads Follow us on Instagram
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