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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The 2025 Handhelds of the Year Awards
12/23/2025
The 2025 Handhelds of the Year Awards
This week, Brendon, Federico, and John pick their top handheld consoles of 2025. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The 2025 Handhelds of the Year Awards The Contenders: 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
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New Phones and Tablets Take Aim at Portable Gaming
12/16/2025
New Phones and Tablets Take Aim at Portable Gaming
This week, handhelds are shipping for the holidays, AYANEO makes a bold bet on a phone, a new Strix Halo tablet one-ups the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, and John dips a toe in the Bazzite waters. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News The Odin 3 and are starting to ship for iPhone and iPad Another Strix Halo Tablet - John installs Bazzite on the 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
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Monster Handhelds and Valve's Big Bet on ARM
12/09/2025
Monster Handhelds and Valve's Big Bet on ARM
This week, AYANEO goes big, very, very big, and we read the tea leaves from Sean Hollister’s interview of Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming 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: 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
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Anbernic Stumbles and SteamOS Dreams
12/02/2025
Anbernic Stumbles and SteamOS Dreams
This week, the Retroid G2 and Anbernic DS look like duds, the Xbox full-screen experience for PCs is out to more users, and John flirts with the idea of a mini PC for SteamOS. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Topics Building a Strix Halo Mini PC for SteamOS mini PCs Displays Other 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
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Living on the Emulation Edge with the Odin 3
11/25/2025
Living on the Emulation Edge with the Odin 3
This week, Brendon, Federico, and John catch up on a grab bag of news before diving deeper into the Ayn Odin 3’s emulation and streaming potential, the possibility that the rumored TrimUI Smart Pro S could become the default budget recommendation for horizontal handhelds, and the 11" 3D Abxylute 3D One. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes Follow Up and The Latest Portable Gaming 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: 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 YouTube Timestamps NPC XL Title: A DIY Steam Machine for the Impatient Description: This week, John and Federico are tempted to build their own Steam Machines, while Brendon went ahead and did it already by converting his Windows Mini PC. Links and Show Notes: DIY Steam Machines
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SteamOS Goes Wide: From a Cube to the Frame
11/13/2025
SteamOS Goes Wide: From a Cube to the Frame
This week in a special early release of NPC, the guys dig into Valve’s announcement of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Stream Controller, a trio of SteamOS devices poised to make a big splash in 2026. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes Valve’s Announcements More on the New Hardware 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
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Can RedMagic Shake Up Mobile Gaming with a Liquid-Cooled Phone?
11/11/2025
Can RedMagic Shake Up Mobile Gaming with a Liquid-Cooled Phone?
This week on NPC, Brendon, Federico, and John explore where mobile phone gaming is heading and reflect on what Nintendo’s latest earnings report means for the Switch 2, before Brendon shares his first impressions of the Miyoo Mini Flip Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News OneXFly Apex and AYANEO Pocket Vert Follow-Up Redmagic’s Liquid-Cooled Phone Nintendo is Killing It In Other News Miyoo Mini Flip Topics 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
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Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor
11/04/2025
Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor
This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, the big story is Retroid’s dual announcement of the Pocket 6 alongside the Pocket G2 and the ensuing drama. Then guys return to the Ayn Thor for Brendon and Federico's first impressions. Also available on YouTube . --- Sponsored By: – Your destination for Switch 2 and other handheld gaming accessories. Don’t miss JSAUX’s big Halloween sale: 10% OFF – 2 items 15% OFF – 3 items 20% OFF – 4 or more items --- Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News - Sponsor Accessories Covered: The Return of Thor 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
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Hands-On with the Ayn Thor
10/28/2025
Hands-On with the Ayn Thor
This week, a Retroid tease, the Miyoo Mini Flip goes on sale, and John is the first of the gang to get the Ayn Thor. On NPC XL, the crew shares their experiences using GameHub Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News 3DS and other games running on the RG DS Ayn Odin Thor First Impressoins 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 YouTube Timestamps
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Budget Android Handhelds Rise as the Xbox Ally X Stumbles
10/21/2025
Budget Android Handhelds Rise as the Xbox Ally X Stumbles
This week, Steam Deck, Switch 2, and Vision Pro accessory follow up, Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs, Android handhelds break into the budget category, and the ROG Xbox Ally X is a bust. On NPC XL, Apple’s M5 chip promise gaming advances on the iPad, but can it deliver? NPC is also available on YouTube . Subscribe to NPC XL on Patreon . Links and Show Notes Follow Up are now available for anyone to buy for $40 controllers are $250 The Latest Portable Gaming 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: 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
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Does the AYN Thor Have Handheld of the Year Potential?
10/14/2025
Does the AYN Thor Have Handheld of the Year Potential?
The Latest Portable Gaming News Federico weighs in on AYN Thor reviews and first impressions Mini PCs leap forward Brendon Bails on 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: 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
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Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices
10/07/2025
Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices
This week, John and Brendon get excited about the rumors of an Anbernic DS clone, dig into weird and interesting news from Xiaomi, debate the merits of computer coasters, and update listeners on more pricey Windows handhelds and Lego’s Game Boy set. On NPC XL, John shares his first impressions of GeForce Now’s NVIDIA 5080 performance and he and Brendon wonder what Microsoft is thinking with recent changes to Game Pass. NPC is also available on YouTube . Subscribe to NPC XL on Patreon . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming 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 . 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:
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Budget or Power Play: AYANEO and GPD Move in Opposite Directions
09/30/2025
Budget or Power Play: AYANEO and GPD Move in Opposite Directions
This week, AYANEO introduces it’s most affordable handheld yet, but it’s not part of its budget line of devices. Plus, Qualcomm’s new chips pack a punch and the GDP Win 5 pack a punch, while Sony expands its Pulse line with desktop speakers. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Qualcomm’s New Chips GDP Win 5 Follow-Up Topics 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
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Virtual Boy's Cardboard Comeback
09/23/2025
Virtual Boy's Cardboard Comeback
This week, gamers bring Xbox mode to the MSI Claw and other Windows handhelds, the DualSense controller gets multi-pairing, AYN shows off the Thor in action, and Nintendo gets even weirder with a Virtual Boy comeback, plus John reviews the Steam Deck Folio cover and the crew discusses the gaming updates to Apple’s Vision Pro. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News AYN Thor demo videos 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
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Steam Emulation on Android Gets Real
09/16/2025
Steam Emulation on Android Gets Real
This week, Brendon emerges from a Silksong fog, Genki settles a lawsuit and sends Federico accessories for the Switch, and Federico and John try emulating Windows on Android handhelds. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Emulating Windows on Android 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 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
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New Handhelds, Old Problems: Legion Go 2 and Odin 3 Arrive
09/09/2025
New Handhelds, Old Problems: Legion Go 2 and Odin 3 Arrive
This week, Brendon and John examine the latest handheld announcements Lenovo and AYN that both come with impressive specs and some age-old frustrations. Plus, a new chip is coming to Anbernic’s lineup, and Brendon shares his first impressions of Dbrand’s Nintendo Switch 2 killswitch case. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Legion Go 2 Lenovo Concept Laptop Anbernic RG476H AYN Odin 3 dbrand killswitch for Nintendo Switc 2 - - 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
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Microsoft's Stepping Stone: Xbox Comes to the Ally X
09/02/2025
Microsoft's Stepping Stone: Xbox Comes to the Ally X
Returning from summer break, the NPC crew discusses Microsoft and ASUS’s Xbox handheld announcement at Gamescom. They also cover the upcoming release of Silk Song, Nintendo Direct rumors, and growing concerns about Switch 2’s strategy, particularly the lack of third-party dev kits and exclusive titles. The episode closes with an exploration of wild new handhelds from Abxylute. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming 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: 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
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Nintendo Faces Tariffs, But Keeps Switch 2 Pricing Steady
08/12/2025
Nintendo Faces Tariffs, But Keeps Switch 2 Pricing Steady
This week, Brendon and John mind the show while Federico is on vacation, covering Nintendo’s pricing changes, the latest on Retroid’s second screen accessory, the TrinketOS Android front end, Manic EMU for iOS, and more. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Switch and Switch 2: Tariff’s and Pricing “Yesterday, the that a 20 percent tariff on goods from Vietnam — where Nintendo produces its Switch 2 consoles — will begin next week. That’s double the introduced in April that Nintendo used to forecast earnings for the current fiscal year.” Antank has an Retroid 2nd Screen Android and iOS Emulation for iOS 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
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Brendon's Bad Fur Day
08/05/2025
Brendon's Bad Fur Day
This week, Brendon KONKRs AYANEO’s two-day announcement-fest and is joined by John and Federico for diversions into 3DS repairs, the GPD Win 5, Gamescom, and more. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News US Tariff Exemptions are Ending GPD Win 5 Gamescom and Silksong It’s AYANEO All the Way Down Lego Game Boy 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
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The Multitool of Handhelds
07/29/2025
The Multitool of Handhelds
This week, Brendon and John cover the ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 dual-screen handheld, Sony’s power-saving and controller updates, and the latest ES-DE update for Android. Then John reports back on the MagicX Zero 40 homework that Brendon gave him last week. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 goes up for preorder Sony’s beta controller update - power settings and multi-pairing controllers Also mentioned: The MagicX Zero 40 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. This week, Brendon and John revisit a two handhelds from the past year. Brendon explains why he loves the Ayn Odin 2 Mini even more than ever and John rediscovers the AYANEO Pocket Micro in all of its overpowered glory. 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
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Hello from 1998: Revisiting Past Handhelds
07/22/2025
Hello from 1998: Revisiting Past Handhelds
This week, John kicks off NPC with a return to 1998, before the crew digs into 8BitDo’s new Pro 3 controller, Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosures and docks, TrimUI’s ponderous Smart Pro Mini, and Federico and John’s first impressions of the MagicX Zero 40. Then, Brendon, John, and Federico bring a handheld they haven’t used in a while back to the show, and as you might expect, Federico’s choice was a bit of a surprise. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes John’s Game Boy Streaming Setup cartridge using window capture, cropped Zoom set to the OBS virtual camera Follow-Up The Latest Portable Gaming News 8BitDo Pro 3 Thunderbolt 5 news The TrimUI Smart Pro Mini Patent Leaks - [TrimUI Smart Pro Mini Patent Leaks Could This Be the Next Big Thing - Retro Handhelds](https://retrohandhelds.gg/trimui-smart-pro-mini-patent-leaks-could-this-be-the-next-big-thing/) Revisiting Past Handhelds John - New Nintendo 3DS XL Brendon - Anbernic RG28XX Tip: Currently about $28 if you buy direct whereas Amazon charges close to $55. Federico - Game Boy Macro Examples on Etsy 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
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Joy-Lock™: Dbrand Trademarks Its Do-Over
07/14/2025
Joy-Lock™: Dbrand Trademarks Its Do-Over
This week on NPC, lots of follow up about microSD Express cards, the Switch 2 Dock, XR glasses and the dbrand Killswitch, plus Retroid’s second screen accessory, Windows handhelds, a new eGPU, and more. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Follow Up Follow up on microSD Express cards briefly showed up on Amazon for $184 but sold out now - much less than we expected. Meanwhile SanDisk’s 512GB card is showing August shipping dates on Amazon Switch 2 Dock Follow up XR Glasses and the Switch 2 dbrand Killswitch followup Do you have this yet Brendon? Retroid 2nd Screen Accessory Handheld News Thunderbolt 5 eGPU [ONEXGPU Lite eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 is on the way](https://lilipu ting.com/onexgpu-lite-thunderbolt–5-egpu-is-on-the-way/) An Epilogue Update RetroAchievements and SNES later this year 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
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Switch 2 Dock Mysteries
07/05/2025
Switch 2 Dock Mysteries
This week, Federico, John, and Brendon cover REDMAGIC’s Android tablet, rumors of an Ayn Odin 3, and other news before digging into the mysteries surrounding Nintendo’s Switch 2 dock. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Also, Nintendo’s Mysterious Switch 2 Dock , aka the - 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
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You’re Holding It Wrong: Dbrand and the Joy-Con Gap
06/30/2025
You’re Holding It Wrong: Dbrand and the Joy-Con Gap
This week on NPC, John and Brendon cover Hori webcam woes, a creative new Game Boy Camera app for iOS, and dbrand’s Killswitch case troubles for the Switch 2. They also dig into the ambitious but flawed MagicX DS-style handheld, Brendon’s ongoing Tokyo Pro Controller hunt, and more. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Brendon’s Mario Kart World review 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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What's That Smell? The RG Slide
06/24/2025
What's That Smell? The RG Slide
This week, we have RG Slide pricing and penguins, along with new AYANEO news, and a cool aluminum TrimUI Brick. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News RG Slide First Impressions, Pricing, and Penguins pretty sparse site so far but promising TrimUI Brick Hammer 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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From Italy to Japan: Brendon Goes Hands‑On With the Switch 2
06/16/2025
From Italy to Japan: Brendon Goes Hands‑On With the Switch 2
This week on NPC, Brendon shares his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 after UPS Japan comes knocking, and all three hosts cover a chaotic week of handheld news—from the RG Slide to a surprise ASUS/Xbox handheld. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming 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: 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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Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions
06/05/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions
This week, Federico and John walk listeners through their first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, including the hardware, the setup process, Super Mario Kart World, the Zelda upgrades, the new Pro Controller, and more. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes Our Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions John’s 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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The Year of Weird Handhelds: RG Slide Edition
06/03/2025
The Year of Weird Handhelds: RG Slide Edition
This week, with the Switch 2 launch just around the corner, Federico and John round up the latest Switch 2 news, get excited for a bunch of weird and wonderful upcoming handhelds, and more. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Ninetendo Switch 2 Nintendo App Updates on iOS and iPadOS Steam Deck Gets NVIDIA GeForce NOW App Weird and Wonderful Handhelds Anbernic The Slide More 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: 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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A Very Ticci Surprise
05/26/2025
A Very Ticci Surprise
This week, Federico drops a big gaming surprise on John after the two of them cover the latest Switch 2, MSI, and Anbernic handheld news. Also available on YouTube . Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Nintendo Samsung making its chips at potentially higher volumes than expected Mario Kart World originally planned for OG Switch SteamOS Handhelds Screen Shenanigans? MSI Claw A8 Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs It’s still early but the TB5 eGPUs are coming - [Gigabyte presents AORUS AI BOX, GeForce RTX 5090 desktop GPU with Thunderbolt 5](https://videocardz.com/newz/gigabyte-presents-aorus-ai-box-geforce-rtx-5090-desktop-gpu-with-thunderbolt-5) A Very Ticci Surprise 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:
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Flip, Slide, and Brick: Handheld Rumors and Nintendo Surprises
05/20/2025
Flip, Slide, and Brick: Handheld Rumors and Nintendo Surprises
This week, Federico and John round up the many new Switch 2 details that have emerged as launch day draws near. Plus, they share two new and interesting handheld rumors from Anbernic and Miyoo and more. Also available on YouTube . This episode is sponsored by: – Boost Productivity and Gain Insights with AI-Powered Intelligence Tools Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Nintendo News Steam Deck Handheld Rumors Miyoo ‘Mini’ Flip Blurry Spy Shots of an Anbernic RG Slide is Coming 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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