NPC: Next Portable Console

Sony's Grand PC Experiment Ends Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · March 10 · 26m

On NPC, Sony abandons PC gaming and Federico is obsessed with a prototype foldable from Lenovo.

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Then on NPC XL, some Red Magic sadness and a question: Did handhelds kill the Xbox?

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Sony's Grand PC Experiment Ends Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · March 10 · 26m

On NPC, Sony abandons PC gaming and Federico is obsessed with a prototype foldable from Lenovo.

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📺 youtu.be/1NDDEF1GIr4

Then on NPC XL, some Red Magic sadness and a question: Did handhelds kill the Xbox?

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Tinkering Season | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, an update on our tinkering featuring the Ayn Thor, RedMagic 11 Pro Android phone, and the Virtual Boy cardboard accessory.

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The latest NPC is out and this week we get excited about the news that GameHub is coming to the Mac and explore ASUS’s limited edition Death Stranding-themed Windows tablet.

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The Magic of Three Coolers | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, Federico has a 3-pack of cooler, and it’s not what you think.

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Running Out of Chips and Into Cocoon Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · February 24 · 31m

The latest NPC is out, and this week we tackle what the memory and storage shortage means to handheld gaming and gush about an excellent Android front end: Cocoon 2.0 beta.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code] Rebuild humanity on the mysterious planet Mira in this action RPGThe year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira—and now it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of powerful giant robots called Skells!The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more.The Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition game is coming to the Nintendo Switch system on March 20, 2025!Take on tough foes in a robust combat system, and pilot powerful giant robots called SkellsChoose from a huge variety of special attacks, skills, and classes in a combat system that’s as deep as you want it to be. Once you’ve proven yourself to BLADE, you’ll earn the right to pilot and personalize your very own Skell—a powerful machine that can fly, transform into a vehicle for fast overland travel, and wield immense strength in combat with customizable weapons and armor.Gather resources and take on missions to build the community of New Los AngelesAs you go about the reconstruction effort, getting to know the people of New Los Angeles (NLA), you’ll build affinity with your party members and unlock quests for gear and other rewards. Join your choice of military organization within BLADE to take on even more missions—or even team up with up to 32 players from near and far online* in Squad Tasks, Online Missions, and extra-challenging Global Nemesis Battles!Nintendo Play account required to download and install.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out for the Switch 2 today, but you can save a lot by buying the discounted Switch version from Amazon and then doing the Nintendo $4.99 upgrade for Switch 2 instead.

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DS Emulation Showdown | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, John and Brendon share their experiments with the MagicX Zero 40 and Anbernic RG DS.

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Folding, Flipping, and a Handheld Heavyweight Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 02/17/2026 · 31m

The latest NPC is out and this week we cover a raft of new budget handhelds a new OLED tablet from Lenovo, TrimUI leaks, and more.

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GameCube Psychos and Basement Treasure | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, Federico is choosing between Switch 2 controllers and Brendon received an unexpected gift.

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The RG Vita Is a PSP (and Other Handheld Truths) Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 02/10/2026 · 31m

The latest NPC is out! This week a tour of Nintendo's latest Direct, more on the Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory, the Steam Machine and other hardware are 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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The Handheld Endgame | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on NPC XL for Patreon members, Federico, Brendon, and John chat about whether we're approaching the endgame for handheld consoles and wonder why no one has made much of a move to adapt their handhelds for the living room.

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Living in the Past: Wii Pizza and the Return of the Virtual Boy Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 02/03/2026 · 24m

It's time for another episode of NPC: Next Portable Console. 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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Brute Forcing the Steam Deck Dream | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, Federico shares his early experiences emulating PC games on the Ayn Odin 3.

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A Bigger Brick and AYANEO Overload Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 01/27/2026 · 28m

The latest NPC is out! This week Federico and John go it alone while Brendon is away covering 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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XL Unplugged | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, we share what we do when we’re not obsessing over handheld consoles in XL Unplugged.

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Foldables, Fex, and a Forgettable CES Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 01/20/2026 · 31m

The latest NPC is out and this week Steam Machine pricing rumors, the first games we owned, AYANEO pauses briefly to regroup, controllers for foldable phones, and more.

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Belkin's Switch 2 Charging case YouTube video by NPC: Next Portable Console

This week on NPC, a CES recap including coverage of Belkin's new Switch 2 charging case. youtube.com/shorts/QBU0-...

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, John got his MCON and has some thoughts, Brendon provides an MCON update after nearly two months with the device, and Federico is left empty-handed – for now.

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The latest NPC is out and this week we dig into all the handheld news from CES from the exciting to the ridiculous.

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What’s Next for Handhelds in 2026? | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on NPC XL for Patreon members we share runners up and the trends we're expecting to see next year.

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The 2025 Handhelds of the Year Awards Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/23/2025 · 38m

It's time once again for the annual HOTY (Handheld of the Year) Awards!

It's been a wild year for handhelds, and this week, we each pick a personal HOTY and an NPC Official HOTY.

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Bazzite Boxes and Rockboxed Bricks | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on XL for Patreon subscribers, @viticci.macstories.net get's a Mini PC too and @bb.wavelengths.online embarks on an iPod quest.

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New Phones and Tablets Take Aim at Portable Gaming Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/16/2025 · 27m

On NPC, we cover AYANEO's phone, a new Strix Halo tablet and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net' plunge into the world of Bazzite.

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A Trio of PCs for Three SteamOS Experiments | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on NPC XL, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net, and @bb.wavelengths.online all took advantage of Black Friday sales to start experimenting with SteamOS, which wen't partly as planned.

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Monster Handhelds and Valve's Big Bet on ARM Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/09/2025 · 31m

The latest NPC is out and this time we're going big. Really big. Covering AYANEO's latest announcement, yet another Anbernic handheld, iiSU, and Sean Hollister's revealing interview with Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais.

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When is a handheld no longer a handheld? 🤔

Federico Rethinks His Living Room Gaming Setup | Next Portable Console Get more from Next Portable Console on Patreon

Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, @viticci.macstories.net has a surprise for @bb.wavelengths.online and John - a living room gaming makeover.

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