Peas, a Rubber Band, and an iPad

NPC: Next Portable Console

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

  • MCON’s Kickstarter Campaign
  • 8BitDo’s Micro Controller Clip
  • GamSir’s Unnamed Combo Controller and Battery Prototype
    • More on Wavelengths and MacStories
  • The Bitmo Lab GAMEBABY

Ayn Odin2 Portal

  • Website
  • Retro Game Corps Review

Miyoo Flip

  • On AliExpress
  • Brendon’s review on Wavelengths
  • Brendon’s video on YouTube

Federico’s 3DS Journey

  • Microsoft Surface 2 Duo
  • Steam Deck
    • EmuDeck
    • Emulation Station
  • iPad Pro 4
  • Lenovo Legion Y700 (2024 model), available only from China
    • Note: Brendon mentioned that it const $300, but that’s the 2023 model
    • Example of graphics quality
  • Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, which will be available worldwide soon
  • Nintendo 2DS

Credits

Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte

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