NPC: Next Portable Console

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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.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    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 Ayn announces Odin Portal MuOS Banana is out Brendon’s installation guide Federico’s Confession Ayn Odin Mini Hypatia texture pack for Wind Waker Budget Controller A less powerful RG Cube ANBERNIC’s Upcoming Leaked Handheld Could Feature Two Displays Pocket Play: An new iPhone controller coming soon to Kickstarter GameSir Taratuala Pro GameSir reveal trailer Techno Pocket Go A keyboard with a PC in it Alarmo Xbox will let you stream any game from your library Open Source Cartridge Reader CDRDAO How to dump your PSX Games (for Mac) 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 6m

  2. OCT 8

    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: TONOR Microphone Boom Arm G-STORY 15.6" Inch IPS 4k 60Hz Portable Monitor Gaming Display Integrated with PS5 G-STORY 15.6 inch Portable Monitor | Xbox Series S The Latest Portable Gaming News Wii U on Android with Cemu Beta on GitHub Retro Game Corp. and Nintendo Ryuninx Shut Down What’s this new mystery Nintendo device? N64 Operator from Epilogue GB Operator by Epilogue Save the Hero cartridge reader EmuDeck Cloud Sync M-Con Controller M-Con update Retro Game Corps first look Switch Lite DIY OLED kit Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition Retro Remake Super 5 OLED Kits REDMAGIC gaming tablet Ghost Cipher Special Edition Series Xbox Controller Balatro Makes a Pile of Cash On Apple Arcade On App Store Leak suggests Legion Go Lite will be out soon Topics Federico’s Legion Go SSD Mod Legion Go 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1 hr

  3. SEP 24

    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 DeLonghi EC9355M La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine The Latest Portable Gaming News Switch 2 Rumors The Switch 2 may have leaked already Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release Rumor: Chinese Leak Reveals Alleged Nintendo Switch 2 Production Photos and Detailed Specs Also mentioned: Hori Split-Pad Compact Switch Controller Mobapad M6 HD Joycons Nintendo Switch Controller Pro Sony 30th Anniversary PS5 Connected, Episode 519 ‘I Got the RGB Going On’ Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look Also mentioned: Who is the PS5 Pro Actually For? FREKVENS speaker Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini Update AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300% HTC announces the Vive Focus Vision with color passthrough and an eye on gaming Who killed TouchArcade? Also mentioned: Blink PlayStation Portal Astro Bot Also mentioned: PlayStation Remote Play app gets renamed to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation) Chiaki-ng Nintendo Wii Mini PlayStation TV was a baffling idea and I deeply love mine Anbernic RG40XXV Retro Game Corps. Review On Amazon Mobapad M6 HD Joycons Nintendo Switch Controller Pro Games Mentioned Final Fantasy: Rebirth Astro Bot UFO 50 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    54 min

  4. SEP 10

    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 Anbernic 406V Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K The new Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K amps up the immersive entertainment experience Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Revealed With All New Style & Ergonomics Pre-Order Dates & Pricing For Retroid Pocket 5 & Mini Finally Announced Editor’s Note: Pricing details were released after NPC was recorded MSI Claw 8 AI+ with Intel Lunar Lake to feature 80Wh battery and two Thunderbolt 4 ports Acer’s first handheld gaming PC is the Nitro Blaze Acer’s Project DualPlay concept laptop has a pop-out controller and speakers The Legion Ecosystem Expands with New Monitors and a Host of Lenovo Legion Go Accessories Nintendo can’t repair your New 3DS because it ran out of parts Bitmo Lab Opens Pre-Orders for a Delta Emulator-Friendly iPhone Case More Weird iPhone Controllers, Please Let’s turn Nothing’s $200 phone into a 3D-printed marvel CMF by Nothing Phone 1/MakerWorld Contest Also mentioned AmbiOdin PortMaster PortMaster Starter Guide Gaming Pillows AboveTEK Tablet Pillow Stand Mechanism Gaming Pillow Also mentioned: Viture Pro Mobile Dock Acrylic Magic Keyboard and Trackpad Support Stand 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    57 min

  5. AUG 27

    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 Zotac Zone Also: Hands-on with the ZOTAC ZONE at Gamescom Retroid Pocket Mini teaser trailer Also: Adin Walls, The Future of Retro Gaming ANBERNIC Secretly Reveals New RG40XX V With “Ultra-Narrow Bezel” Also: Anbernic RG40XXV In-Depth Review, Retro Game Corps Valve confirms it’ll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system Also: Notepad newsletter by Tom Warren of The Verge Compact Mode is now in Game Bar for Xbox Insiders Let this tiny bean bag chair for your lap hold your heavy handhelds Gaming Pillow Also: Viture Pro Mobile Dock Playdate Pizza Cover Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to close as Nintendo’s slow retreat from mobile continues Also: Miitomo Dual Booting Windows and SteamOS on the ASUS Ally X SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide Bazzite SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide Playnite A Retro Handheld Check-In Ayan Odin2 Mini Powkiddy V10 Anbernic RG28XXH Miyoo Mini A30 Games Mentioned Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Emberward Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Super Mario Run Dragalia Lost Dragon Quest XI Starfield Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth The Binding of Isaac Spelunky Nuclear Throne Rogue Legacy Lufftrausers Rogue Legacy 2 Spelunky 2 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 16m

  6. AUG 13

    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 Genki SavePoint SteamOS 3.6.9 Beta for Steam Deck curiously mentions the ASUS ROG Ally Where is the Xbox mobile store? ASUS launches Adol Book 14, world’s first laptop with built-in fragrance This $60 chip fixes a longstanding Super Nintendo flaw AYANEO is at it again Pocket S: Snapdragon G3x Gen2 New Android Handheld Pocket DMG: Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Vertical Handheld | Indiegogo Pocket MICRO: Tribute to Classic Pocket Handhelds | Indiegogo Ticci’s Surprises Into the Aether VII: The Nintendo GameCube Hacking the Wii Wii Hacks subreddit SCART Connector Wii to HDMI Cable Elgato Capture Card Orion CleanRIP GingerOfMods The Louii RV Loader Nintendont GC2WiiMote - Mariokartwii.com The Emulation Angle RG Cube Ayn Odin 2 Managing Saves Dolphin for Desktop DS Emulation DraStic DS MelonDS Ashida Wii Best Built Twelve South AirFly Pro for Bluetooth headphones Games Mentioned Super Smash Bros. Melee Mario Kart: Double Dash Luigi’s Mansion The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Chibi-Robo! Custom Robo Somabringer 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 6m

  7. JUL 30

    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 Powkiddy V10 Vaydeer 3-Slot Vertical Laptop Stand Resident Evil 7 Is The Latest AAA Port To Flop On iPhone The Latest Portable Gaming News New Limited Edition Aluminium Analogue Pockets Drop With A Premium Price Analogue Pocket: Aluminum Editions Analogue Pocket Funny Playing FPGBC Kit ModRetro Chromatic Analogue Super NT Your Cool Uncle Marissa Gatcha SP metal edition The Xreal Beam Pro has good ideas about AR — but not enough juice Nothing CMF Phone 1 First Impressions Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is proof that gadgets can still be fun Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Ayn Odin 2 GameSir Galileo G8 Into the Aether: The Sega Dreamcast Front Ends Niagra Launcher for Android Daijishō Beacon Emulation Station for Android Also mentioned Boox Palma New Gear Ayn Odin2 Mini Miyoo Mini A30 Compared to: Anbernic 28XX Modding Roman Lefebvre’s black and white 2DS Kyle Starr’s Game Boy Advance mods for Into the Aether Federico’s MacPad Mod Games Mentioned Zenless Zone Zero Dragons Quest XI 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 14m

  8. JUL 16

    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 The GB Operator Is Adding Game Boy Camera Support Also Discussed: Save the Hero Builders cartridge reader Powkiddy V10 Anbernic Announces the RG40XXH Portgate Another Anbernic RG35XXSP Overheats A Miyoo Mini A30 Preview AYANEO Pocket EVO Nothing CMF Phone 1 Thunderbolt 5 Cables The first Thunderbolt 5 cables are here, but there’s barely anything to plug in Federico’s 10m USB 4 Fiber Cable Federico Dips Back into the Steam Deck Steam Deck OLED with Etched Glass Screen Mechanism Accessory Systems Deckmate Plugable Dock XReal Air AR glasses Mobile Phone Gaming Netflix Gaming Netflix’s Slow and Steady Infiltration of the Videogame Industry Microsoft and Netflix Aim to Challenge Apple in Mobile Gaming Local and Cloud Streaming NVIDIA GeForce NOW PSPlay (Android) XBXPlay (Android) MirrorPlay Controllers Backbone One Razer Kishi Razer Ultra GameSir G8 GameSir X2S Scuf Nomad Retro Game Corps Review Joyclamp Sony Dual Sense Edge 8BitDo SN30 Pro A Homemade Vertical Controller MEENEA Game Handle Connector Moment Wall Mount Magnet Sean Fletcher’s Delta skins Game Mode and Game Porting Toolkit 2 Whiskey Matt Horton’s YouTube channel Games Mentioned Final Fantasy VII Dragon Quest XI Zenless Zone Zero Zach Gage games SpellTower Knotwords Good Soduku Guncho Alto’s Odyssey Hades Into the Breach Poinpy Dead Cells Kentucky Route Zero Immortality TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Sayonara Wild Hearts FANTASIAN The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Golden Sun Golden Sun: The Lost Age Soma Bringer 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 34m

  9. JUL 1

    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 Ayn Odin2 Mini Some Thoughts on the Odin 2 Mini Odin2 Mini Review: Looks like a PS Vita, performs like a champ Also mentioned: 🎙️ The Ayn Odin 2 with John Voorhees ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini The OneXPlayer X1 Mini is the most feature-packed handheld gaming PC yet AUS ROG Ally X ASUS ROG Ally X Hands-On impressions ROG Ally X: 5 Upgrades, 2 Downgrades Anbernic RG Cube FUN + POWER = RG Cube Review Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Where to Preorder Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition Anbernic RG35XXSP Follow-Up The Anbernic RG35XXSP | A Review Anbernic RG35XX SP: An Almost Beginner’s Guide Another MuOS Install Guide Anbernic RG28XX A Capacitive Touch OLED Screen Replacement For The Game Boy Color! SakuraRetroModding An Anbernic RG35XXSP and Gamboy Advance SP meet in a bar in New York Brendon’s First Impressions of the Lenovo Legion Go Lenovo Legion Go Lenovo Legion Glasses XREAL Air Viture Pro XR Meta Ray-Bans Smart Glasses XREAL Beam Pro Federico’s Powkiddy RGB30 Purchase Powkiddy RGB30 Powkiddy RGB30 Starter Guide Games Mentioned The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Sonic the Hedgehog 2 The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap F-Zero Kingdom Hearts III Destiny 2 Elden Ring Dragon’s Quest 11 Skies of Arcadia: Legends Chrono Trigger 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 9m

  10. JUN 17

    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 Specification OCuLink Lenovo Legion Go ADT-UT3G USB4 board The ADT-UT3G only board that uses the new ASM2464PD controller, but it doesn’t support power delivery. EGPU Thunderbolt vs USB4 (ADT Link UT3G). Tutorial and Synthetic and Gaming Benchmarks in 8 Games Starfield Baldurs Gate FiiO DK3S Cooling fan with Stand JSAUX RGB Docking Station Also mentioned: I Turned the New 13” iPad Pro Into a MacPad and Portable Gaming Display A Small Fire at 3 AM TechDweeb ROG Ally X XONEGPU GPD G1 Aya Neo AG01 Graphics Starship The Anbernic RG35XX SP: First Look Anbernic RG35XX SP Federico and Brendon have silver John ordered transparent blue, and it’s stuck in New Jersey Replacement OSes covered: MuOs GarlicOS Alpha for RG35XXSP MinUI KNULLI Anbernic RG35XX SP: An Almost Beginner’s Guide RG35XX SP Button Mod Makes A Huge Difference Also: Apple Pi Baker for Flashing SD Cards Ayn Odin 2 Miyoo Mini+ Miyoo Mini Flip Deep Dive Comparison: RG351M vs RG351P Retroid Pocket Flip Review – The Start Of Clamshell Emulators Games Mentioned Dragons Dogma Chrono Trigger Pokémon Unbound Pokémon FireRed Odds and Ends Clicks Keyboard Save the Hero Builders open-source cartridge reader GB Operator Delta iOS emulator PlayStation DualSense Edge 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 Threads MacStories Federico John Brendon Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico John Brendon

    1h 3m

  11. JUN 3

    We Are All Vita People

    This week Federico, John, and Brendon introduce NPC, compare handheld gaming origin stories, and share their current setups before Federico springs a surprise on the others. Links and Show Notes About the Hosts Federico Viticci MacStories Other Podcasts AppStories MacStories Unwind Connected Remaster John Voorhees MacStories Other Podcasts AppStories MacStories Unwind Ruminate Brendon Bigley Wavelengths Into the Aether Our Portable Gaming Histories Brendon Game Boy Pocket Game Boy Color Game Boy Advance Game Boy SP Nintendo DS Nintendo 3DS Playstation Vita Anbernic RG351P John Game Boy Color - Kiwi Lime Game Boy SP Sega Game Gear Nintendo DSi Nintendo 3DS Playstation Vita Anbernic RG351M Federico Game Boy Game Boy Color Game Boy Advance PSP 8 Mile Nintendo 3DS Playstation Vita Anbernic RG351M Current Setups John Ayn Odin 2 Pro OLED Switch Legion Go ONEXGPU Miyoo Mini+ iPhone and iPad Pro Brendon Ayn Odin 2 Pro Retroid Pocket Flip Miyoo Mini+ Steam Deck OLED Switch iPhone and Backbone One iPad Pro Playdate Federico 13" iPad Pro GameSir G8 Legion Go Playdate USB 4 eGPU with an NVIDIA 4090 GPU MacStories Unwind: A Small Fire at 3AM Games Mentioned Kirby Dream Land 2 Kingdom Hearts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II GTA Liberty City Stories Hot Line Miami Super Crate Box Persona 4 Binding of Isaac Rogue Legacy Nuclear Throne Spelunky Dragon’s Dogma Other Links John joins Brendon on Wavelengths to talk about the Ayn Odin 2 Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte

    55 min

  12. MAY 31

    Welcome to NPC

    NPC, or Next Portable Console, is a podcast about the games we take with us. Every other week, Federico Viticci, John Voorhees, and Brendon Bigley will cover portable gaming news and share their experiences with everything from the simplest retro gaming handhelds to cutting-edge portable PCs.

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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, 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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    Federico Viticci, John Voorhees, Brendon Bigley
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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