NPC: Next Portable Console

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NPC is a podcast about one of the hottest corners of the gaming world: portable hardware. Every other week, Federico Viticci and John Voorhees cover portable gaming news and share their experiences with everything from the simplest retro gaming handhelds to cutting-edge handheld PCs.

  1. 6d ago

    Abxylute Undercuts the MCON

    This week on Next Portable Console, Abxylute takes on OhSnap's MCON, KONKR finds its sweet spot, Lenovo is barking up the wrong tree, and the Recomp and Decomp scene heats up even more. Then on NPC XL, the rapidly evolving world of SteamOS on Android. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Abxylute M5 and M6 Abxylute Reveals Pricing and Launch Date for M5 and M6 Magnetic Mobile ControllersOh Snap, Abxylute Is Going After MCON With Its M5 and M6 ControllersAbxylute M5 Magnetic Mobile Controller Makes First Appearance Alongside Specs of the M6KONKR Pocket Block AYANEO's Pocket Block Goes Up for Pre-Order, Pricing Starts at $79AYANEO Announces KONKR Pocket Block, Pocket Air Mini IGS, and Teases Pocket PlayLenovo Legion C700 and Streaming Handhelds Lenovo's Legion C700 Cloud Gaming Handheld Launches in China This WeekLenovo Launches Legion C700 Cloud Gaming HandheldLogitech Says It Has No Plans for a Second G CloudLenovo Legion Y700 8.8 Inch Android Gaming Tablet Now Available Globally, Sort Of Decomp, Recomp, and Native Ports BlueWakeWind Waker RecompDeveloper Uses AI to Bring a Native Version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to iOSHarkinianPadPlay Super Smash Bros. Melee on Your iPhoneMadeiraDeveloper Shows Off Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA V, Fallout 4 and Other AAA PC Games Running Natively on iPhone 18 ProStikDebugNew PS5 Jailbreak Exploit Works on Systems Running July 2026 FirmwareAlso Mentioned Analogue PocketNintendo's September Directs Set Zelda, Metroid, and RE Release Dates (God Is a Geek)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 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 and Federico NPC Feedback FormCredits Show Art: Silvia Gatta   Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.netFollow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

  2. Sep 29

    They Only Made 20

    This week on Next Portable Console, FunnyPlaying's very exclusive edition handheld, Retroid's forgotten middle child, and Anbernic's RG DS Plus gets 2x scaling. Then for Patreon members, Federico and John share their hottest takes about Nintendo's future. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Handhelds Retroid Pocket NovaFPGB MiniAnbernic RG DS PlusRetroid Pocket DuoRetroid Pocket Duo LiteMangmi Air Y ProNews FunnyPlaying’s $69 FPGB MINI preorder sells out after just 20 unitsAnbernic RG DS Plus gains 2X DS upscaling with NNDDSS v1.0.2Retroid announces Duo Lite Plus and offers exchanges to existing Duo Lite buyersMangmi Air Y Pro offers strong Snapdragon 865 value starting at $160Software and Games Mentioned CocoonKirby's Dream LandKirby's Dream Land 2Subscribe 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 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 and Federico NPC Feedback FormCredits Show Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.netFollow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

    They Only Made 20

  3. Sep 22

    Ranking All the Genki Switch 2 Grips

    This week on Next Portable Console, a new AYN Thor launcher is in the news, Valve beta tests Big Art Mode, spruceOS gets an update, and the guys rank the many Genki Grips for the Switch 2. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News spruceOS 4.4.0 expands hardware support and adds the DSperate Nintendo DS emulatorSteam’s latest client beta adds Big Art Mode and more handheld-friendly refinementsFunnyPlaying’s FPGB MINI user manual suggests a launch may be approachingKonsoru 0.6.0 adds guides and improves save syncing for the AYN Thor launcherOther Topics A Genki Grips showdownSubscribe 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 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 and Federico NPC Feedback FormCredits Show Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorte  Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.netFollow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

    Ranking All the Genki Switch 2 Grips

  4. Sep 15

    Retroid Pocket Duo Versus the Ayn Thor

    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. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Nintendo Of America Announces Customer Appreciation Sale (Nintendo Life)Nintendo Sound Clock AlarmoNintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Adds Docked VRR (Nintendo Life)Final Fantasy VII RevelationCrisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – ReunionThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026 remake)007 First Light On Switch 2 Delayed Until March 2027 (Nintendo Life)Apple Gaming Rumors Apple's Two Rumored Game Controllers Will 'Likely' Come From Beats (MacRumors)Handhelds Retroid Pocket DuoRetroid Pocket Duo LiteRetroid Pocket NovaRetroid Pocket Flip 2AYN ThorSteam Frame Steam FrameHalf-Life: AlyxSubscribe 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 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 and Federico NPC Feedback FormCredits Show Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.netFollow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

    Retroid Pocket Duo Versus the Ayn Thor

  5. Sep 8

    Anbernic Floods the Market

    This week on Next Portable Console, not one or two, but three Anbernic handhelds, Federico's early Retroid Pocket Nova impressions, and more. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Anbernic Handhelds Anbernic RG DS PlusAnbernic RG 35Anbernic RG 55G1Anbernic RG34XXAYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance KONKR Pocket Advance First Impressions (Retro Handhelds)Retroid Pocket Nova Retroid Pocket NovaRetroid Pocket 6CocoonRetroArchGuide: Shaders and Overlays on Retro Handhelds — Retro Game CorpsZelda: The Wind Waker 4K Texture Pack — Henriko MagnificoSoftware and Firmware GammaOSUpcoming Handhelds This Tiny Game Boy Clone Plays Physical Cartridges (Time Extension)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 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 and Federico NPC Feedback FormCredits Show Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.netFollow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

    Anbernic Floods the Market

  6. Sep 1

    Inside The Game Band With Sam Rosenthal

    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. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes An Interview with The Game Band's Sam Rosenthal The Game Band and Sam Rosenthal The Game Band Sam Rosenthal Where Cards Fall Where Cards Fall (App Store) Where Cards Fall (Steam) Where Cards Fall Available for Apple Vision Pro on May 30th (Snowman) Blaseball and Dead Man's Party Blaseball Dead Man's Party: A Knives Out Game (Netflix) Announcing Dead Man's Party: A Knives Out Game (The Game Band) Dartwords and AI-Driven Design Dartwords Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game 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 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 and Federico NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Silvia Gatta Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Follow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhere John is @johnvoorhees`everywhere Affiliate Linking Policy

    Inside The Game Band With Sam Rosenthal

  7. Aug 18

    Abxylute Takes Aim at Ohsnap

    This week on NPC, the guys cover a new mobile phone controller teased by Abxylute and dig into several stories about SteamOS. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News ABXYLUTE M6/M5 Mobile Gaming Controllers Steam Deck gets one of PS Portal's key features SteamOS being optimized for Android SteamBoy 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 NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

    Abxylute Takes Aim at Ohsnap

  8. Aug 11

    Can A Folding Phone Replace Your Handheld

    This week on Next Portable Console, folding phones and gaming, updates on upcoming handhelds, and GammaOS on the RG Rotate. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Folding Phones Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra is more of the same, but better than ever iPhone Fold: Everything We Know The Latest Portable Gaming News Retroid Pocket Nova 8GB model gets $10 price increase effective August 6 AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance gets full specs, pricing, and live order page Mangmi Air Y and Air Y Pro get pre-order dates and pricing MagicX reveals four-variant Mini Dream handheld lineup with OLED display GammaOS Nano v1.4 launches for Anbernic RG Rotate as a ground-up micro-OS rebuild 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 NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

    Can A Folding Phone Replace Your Handheld
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NPC is a podcast about one of the hottest corners of the gaming world: portable hardware. Every other week, Federico Viticci and John Voorhees 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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