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Retroid Pocket Duo Versus the Ayn Thor15 Sep 202600:25:09

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, Nintendo has a sale, shows off games, and updates its firmware, Apple may be working on a controller, Retroid surprises with the Pocket Duo, and Valve reveals the Steam Frame.

Also available on YouTube here.

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The Latest Portable Gaming News

Apple Gaming Rumors

Handhelds

Steam Frame

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Anbernic Floods the Market08 Sep 202600:25:36

This week on Next Portable Console, not one or two, but three Anbernic handhelds, Federico's early Retroid Pocket Nova impressions, and more.

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The Latest Portable Gaming News

Anbernic Handhelds

AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance

Retroid Pocket Nova

Software and Firmware

Upcoming Handhelds

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Inside The Game Band With Sam Rosenthal01 Sep 202600:38:13

This week on Next Portable Console, John and Federico are joined by Sam Rosenthal of The Game Band to talk about the studio's history, including Where Cards Fall and Blaseball, and of course, their new game, Dartwords.

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Abxylute Takes Aim at Ohsnap18 Aug 202600:29:38

This week on NPC, the guys cover a new mobile phone controller teased by Abxylute and dig into several stories about SteamOS.

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Can A Folding Phone Replace Your Handheld11 Aug 202600:38:21

This week on Next Portable Console, folding phones and gaming, updates on upcoming handhelds, and GammaOS on the RG Rotate.

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Recomps, Decomps, and Playable Dioramas03 Aug 202600:27:11

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, handheld news and a nerdy look at the recomp and decomp scene that is rapidly expanding to new operating systems.

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Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News The Recomp and Decomp Scene Subscribe to NPC XL

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The Stickless Clamshell Everyone Wanted28 Jul 202600:25:11

This week on Next Portable Console, the refreshingly complete announcement by Anbernic of the RG SP, Ticci buys a handheld, and people are tired of months-long hardware reveals.

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AYANEO Teases a New Game Boy Advance21 Jul 202600:28:54

This week on Next Portable Console, AYANEO is chasing the classics again, teasing a Game Boy Advance clone, while Magmi is getting vertical. Plus, a Mechanism desk stand for your handheld, 8BitDo's FlipPad, and the GPD Win Max 3 challenges blurs the lines between laptop and console.

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SteamOS Comes to Android Handhelds14 Jul 202600:32:43

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, Brendon and John go it alone with more bizarre news from AYANEO, a new tease and OS update from Anbernic, Valve's E-Ink Steam Machine faceplate, Armada brings SteamOS to Android handhelds, and more.

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PlayStation Pulls the Plug on Physical Discs07 Jul 202600:33:02

This week on Next Portable Console, Steam Machine ordering follow up and Sony's many controversial announcements.

Also available on YouTube here.

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Did You Put Your Email in the Bucket?30 Jun 202600:34:48

This week on Next Portable Console, Federico, Brendon, and John consider the Steam Machine's pricing and early reviews.

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TrimUI Goes Android23 Jun 202600:29:01

This week on Next Portable Console, nose-bleed prices, foldables get wise to handheld gaming, and new products are teased and released by a long list of companies.

Also available on YouTube here.

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  • SN Operator arriving across Europe and the U.S.
  • Super expensive PS5 SSDs released
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From Gaming Handheld to Pocket Companion09 Jun 202600:31:48

This week on Next Portable Console, Brendon and Federico have spent more time with the Anbernic RG Rotate and along with John have more thoughts about it and the handheld news coming out of Computex.

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The RG Rotate Is the Real Deal02 Jun 202600:44:18

This week on NPC, we update listeners on the SN Operator and consider what the Steam Deck price hike means for the handheld gaming industry before sharing our first impressions of Anbernic's RG Rotate.

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Pictonico! Is WarioWare in Disguise26 May 202600:33:49

This week on Next Portable Console, RG Rotate anticipation, a newish Powkiddy handheld, Pictonico and an MCON beta app, plus surprising Lenovo news.

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The Steam Controller's Comfort and Compromises19 May 202600:41:53

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, Federico has hands-on first impressions of the Steam Controller, follow up on our RG Rotate purchases, Dusklight, CrankBoy, and more.

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Is the Steam Machine Just Around the Corner?12 May 202600:35:42

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, mysterious Valve shipments are heading to the U.S., GameHub hits 6.0, one of us got multiple Steam Controllers, and plastic versus aluminum.

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The Weirdly Wonderful RG Rotate05 May 202600:31:56

This week on Next Portable Console, we finally have RG Rotate specs and prices, get excited for the Steam Controller, update listeners on the latest grips available for the Switch 2, and cover the GameHub for Mac beta.

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Triggers, Tico, and the Thor Tax28 Apr 202600:31:12

This week on Next Portable Console, OnePlus makes a phone controller with only triggers, Tico 0.7.0 brings GameCube and Wii emulation to the Switch, Ayn raises prices, and Steam comes to Android via ROCKNIX.

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Forty Thousand Steam Controllers21 Apr 202600:31:01

This week on Next Portable Console, TrimUI's slow drip of details on the Brick Pro continues, shipping manifests suggest the Steam Controller may beat the Steam Machine to market, and OnePlus makes a strong bid for weirdest handheld announcement of 2026.

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The RG Rotate Gets Real14 Apr 202600:41:27

This week on Next Portable Console, the SN Operator is delayed, an Ayn Odin non-drama, a new contender for weirdest handheld of 2026, even more on the RG Rotate, and how we find retro game shops.

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PAX, the Pocket Taco, and a $900 PlayStation07 Apr 202600:41:24

PAX, the Pocket Taco, and a $900 PlayStation

This week on Next Portable Console, Brendon reports back on the hardware he saw at PAX East, John gives the Pocket Taco a try, and with Federico, they cover the latest handheld news.

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Strix Halo Stalls, the Legion Go Returns31 Mar 202600:30:18

This week on Next Portable Console, a PlayStation Portable update, Honda and Sony call off car-based gaming, Epilogue shows of the SN Operator and makes and app, the fate of Windows handhelds, Federico's Legion Go makes a comeback, and more.

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The Switch 2 Software Update Nintendo Should Have Hyped24 Mar 202600:30:26

This week on Next Portable Console, Nintendo dropped a big Switch 2 software surprise, Anbernic got back to being weird, Federico went large with his PC streaming setup, and more.

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Third-Party Switch 2 Controllers Check-In17 Mar 202600:30:47

This week, the confusing state of Switch 2 Joy-Con replacements, more on emulating PC games on Android, and we place our bets on the future of Valve's Steam Machine.

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Sony's Grand PC Experiment Ends10 Mar 202600:25:44

This week, more bad memory and storage news, followed by a conversation about Bloomberg's report that Sony is withdrawing from the PC gaming market and a wild Lenovo handheld.

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Game Hub Is Coming to the Mac03 Mar 202600:31:40

This week, John, Federico, and Brendon cover the news that GameSir is bringing GameHub to the Mac and chat about the ASUS's special edition ROG Flow Z13.

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GameSir to Bring GameHub to the Mac

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Running Out of Chips and Into Cocoon24 Feb 202600:31:00

This week, Brendon, Federico, and John tackle the RAM shortage and its effect on the handheld industry before digging into Cocoon 2.0, an excellent Android front-end for your emulators.

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AYN Odin 3 Ultra Available Again for Pre-Order

RAM Shortage & Industry Impact

Cocoon 2.0 Frontend

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Folding, Flipping, and a Handheld Heavyweight17 Feb 202600:30:55

This week, Brendon, Federico, and John cover a raft of new budget handhelds a new OLED tablet from Lenovo, TrimUI leaks, and more

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The Latest Portable Gaming News

News Recap

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The RG Vita Is a PSP (and Other Handheld Truths)10 Feb 202600:30:33

This week, a quick tour of Nintendo's latest Direct, more details emerge about the Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory, the Steam Machine and other hardware is delayed, Anbernic goes out on a limb, AYANEO steps on a rake, and the Odin 2 rides off into the sunset.

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Follow Up

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News Recap

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Living in the Past: Wii Pizza and the Return of the Virtual Boy03 Feb 202600:24:07

This week, the guys tackle a load of weird news from playing Game Boy games on e-readers and ordering pizza from a Wii in 2026, the upcoming Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory.

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The Latest Portable Gaming News

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A Bigger Brick and AYANEO Overload27 Jan 202600:27:31

This week, Federico and John go it alone without Brendon to cover Game Pass on ARM, an avalanche of AYANEO announcements, and why the TrimUI Brick Pro has shot up their most-anticipated handheld list for 2026.

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Foldables, Fex, and a Forgettable CES20 Jan 202600:30:57

This week on NPC, rumors swirl about the Steam Machine's pricing, AYANEO pauses to collect itself, GameSir's Pocket Taco goes live, the lack of foldable phone controllers, and our first videogames.

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CES 2026: Foldables, Rollables, and Robot Punches13 Jan 202600:41:03

This week, a whirlwind tour of the handheld news from CES 2026, Switch 2 grips, AR glasses, new chips from AMD, the OneXSugar Wallet, and more.

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The 2025 Handhelds of the Year Awards23 Dec 202500:37:51

This week, Brendon, Federico, and John pick their top handheld consoles of 2025.

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New Phones and Tablets Take Aim at Portable Gaming16 Dec 202500:27:05

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.

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Monster Handhelds and Valve's Big Bet on ARM09 Dec 202500:31:13

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.

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Anbernic Stumbles and SteamOS Dreams02 Dec 202500:34:07

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.

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Living on the Emulation Edge with the Odin 325 Nov 202500:32:15

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.

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SteamOS Goes Wide: From a Cube to the Frame13 Nov 202500:38:31

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.

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Can RedMagic Shake Up Mobile Gaming with a Liquid-Cooled Phone?11 Nov 202500:39:32

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

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Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor04 Nov 202500:43:10

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.

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Hands-On with the Ayn Thor28 Oct 202500:30:53

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.

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Budget Android Handhelds Rise as the Xbox Ally X Stumbles21 Oct 202500:35:18

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?

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Does the AYN Thor Have Handheld of the Year Potential?14 Oct 202500:45:15
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Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices07 Oct 202500:45:24

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.

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Budget or Power Play: AYANEO and GPD Move in Opposite Directions30 Sep 202500:36:54

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.

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Virtual Boy's Cardboard Comeback23 Sep 202500:52:23

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.

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Steam Emulation on Android Gets Real16 Sep 202500:41:38

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.

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New Handhelds, Old Problems: Legion Go 2 and Odin 3 Arrive09 Sep 202500:49:29

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.

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