NPC: Next Portable Console
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NPC is a fortnightly MacStories podcast about the games we take with us. Hosted by @viticci.macstories.net, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net, and @bb.wavelengths.online. https://www.macstories.net/npc/ We sometimes post affiliate links here.
NPC is out and this week, Brendon, John, and Federico dig into the week's handheld news and take a nerdy look at the recomp and decomp scene that is rapidly expanding to new operating systems. 🎧 apple.co/4fLfMuw 📺 youtu.be/tUzmYedvqXc
Recomps, Decomps, and Playable Dioramas
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · August 3 · 27m
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It's time for another eipsode of NPC: Next Portable Console. Today, we cover Anberbernic's RG SP announcement, Federico's latest purchase, and the slow drip reveals by handheld makers. 🎧 apple.co/45rLLen 📺 youtu.be/pDK2P0MQoHI
The Stickless Clamshell Everyone Wanted
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · July 28 · 25m
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Today's the day for NPC: Next Portable Console. This week the crew brings you news of AYANEO being AYANEO, something that can't decide if it's a laptop or a handheld console, and a new taco-style controller. 🎧 apple.co/4fAfSFs 📺 youtu.be/sqpV2IWQ7Vw
AYANEO Teases a New Game Boy Advance
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · July 21 · 29m
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It's time for a new NPC: Next Portable Console. This week, @bb.wavelengths.online and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net round up the week's news including Armada on Android, more AYANEO high jinx, and more. 🎧 youtu.be/egT7DmgC5wk 📺 youtu.be/egT7DmgC5wk
SteamOS Comes to Android Handhelds | NPC: Next Portable Console
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It's time for another episode of NPC: Next Portable Console, and this week, it's all about Sony's flurry of news from dropping plans for physical discs to closing e-shops and fueling handheld rumors. 🎧 apple.co/4wtrrVB 📺 youtu.be/93TxWBBCxDA
PlayStation Pulls the Plug on Physical Discs
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · July 7 · 33m
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Amazon Prime Day deals on games (all affiliate links): Clair Obscure Expedition 33 (PS5): https://amzn.to/4vtSJv2 Metroid Prime 4 (Switch 2): https://amzn.to/4eDHGrH Resident Evil Requiem (Switch2): https://amzn.to/3R160vU Hades II (Switch 2): https://amzn.to/3QvYjxH
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An all-new NPC is out! This week, Federico and John catch up on the news after a week off, including new Windows handhelds, and TrimUI and Anbernic's entry into the world of Android handhelds. 🎧 apple.co/3QYxhPB 📺 youtu.be/5hxSUP09BCY
TrimUI Goes Android
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · June 23 · 29m
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Yesterday, we released the latest NPC: Next Portable Console, covering the next generation of gaming handhelds that are emerging, plus more thoughts on the RG Rotate. Then for NPC XL, we shared our handheld travel setups. 🎧 apple.co/4ohQbxj 📺 youtu.be/r711mjh2yjE?...
From Gaming Handheld to Pocket Companion
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · June 9 · 32m
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This week on NPC, we share our first impressions of the RG Rotate and the latest videogame news. 🎧 apple.co/4vntSs6 📺 youtu.be/mLu6Tpa0gxE Then on NPC XL, Brendon takes the wraps off of overworld.vg, his videogame news website. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/overwo... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/overwo...
The RG Rotate Is the Real Deal
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · June 2 · 44m
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🎮 GameSir's Super Nova Wireless Gaming Controller for PC and Switch is on sale on Amazon. Affiliate link:https://amzn.to/4uJpYKm
On NPC this week, the long wait for the RG Rotate, Powkiddy's newish handheld, Pictonico!, and an MCON app. 🎧 apple.co/4u0xAqO 📺 youtu.be/53Y0kR-ux8c
Pictonico! Is WarioWare in Disguise
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 26 · 34m
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NPC is out and this week, Federico shares his impressions of the Steam Controller. Plus and we cover the news of the week. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 open.spotify.com/episode/0rGH...
The Steam Controller's Comfort and Compromises
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 19 · 42m
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This week on NPC, in Cargo Corner we ask "Is the Steam Machine inbound?", Federico sees the GameNative light, we debate metal vs. plastic handhelds, and one of us got Steam Controllers. 🎧 apple.co/4wrh5q1 📺 youtu.be/MzJrkT0-Tcc
Is the Steam Machine Just Around the Corner?
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 12 · 36m
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This week, we have RG Rotate specs and prices, get excited for the Steam Controller, and more. 🎧 apple.co/42chr66 📺 youtu.be/5_OBAS-07CU
The Weirdly Wonderful RG Rotate
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 5 · 32m
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✨ New Video! ✨ I am a total novice when it comes to hardware emulation, so using this faux-PSone for the past month has been illuminating. I love it, but it’s definitely not for everyone — or maybe even most people when software emulation is so easily accessible. youtu.be/kZGATUunONs
I Finally Have a PS1. It's Not a PS1.
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It's time for another NPC: Next Portable Console! This week, 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. 🎧 apple.co/4cCd0Yh 📺 youtu.be/jEIDW1DfL7o
Triggers, Tico, and the Thor Tax
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · April 28 · 31m
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🎮 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller that works with the Switch, Switch 2, and Windows PCs is on sale on Amazon. 8BitDo's Ultimate line of controllers are comfortable to use for long stretches and very well built. Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4sDiGH2
It's time for an all-new NPC! 🚣♀️ This week, 40,000 Steam controllers on a boat? 🟣 Purple handlhelds? When is mini really XL? 🎧 apple.co/4dXq9fD 📺 youtu.be/igr9Pbm0L_8
Forty Thousand Steam Controllers
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · April 21 · 31m
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It's time for another episode of NPC! This week John and Brendon team up to cover a weird handheld, the latest RG Rotate news, chat about how they find retro games, and more. 🎧 apple.co/4tbTLdJ 📺 youtu.be/t8VMIAkNFps
The RG Rotate Gets Real
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · April 14 · 41m
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The Elgato HD60 X capture card is on sale on Amazon. This is a great way to capture videogame footage. Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/47OpwkD
It's time for another episode of NPC. This week, handhelds on hold, PAX East hardware, more Anbernic videos, and a Pocket Taco review. 🎧 apple.co/487h4x9 📺 youtu.be/sG9TdniZlOI
PAX, the Pocket Taco, and a $900 PlayStation
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · April 7 · 41m
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It's time for the latest episode of NPC: Next Portable Console. this week, Sony and Honda aren't Afeeling it, Epilogue shows of new hardware and an app, and Federico dives back into the Legion Go. 🎧 apple.co/4dOXTM0 📺 youtu.be/YjOpuBHsJv8
Strix Halo Stalls, the Legion Go Returns
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · March 31 · 30m
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Also out today, Federico's link outages roundup newsletter for Patreon members: https://www.patreon.com/posts/npc-link-march-153828626?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link. There are lots of great tidbits in here.
The latest NPC is out and this week we cover Nintendo's big Switch 2 software surprise, Anbernic getting weird again and Federico's XL PC streaming setup. 🎧 apple.co/4stzyzI 📺 youtu.be/P-bS-1YKVT8
The Switch 2 Software Update Nintendo Should Have Hyped
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · March 24 · 30m
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iPad Pro M5 PC streaming setup now fully optimized: new streaming server, new controller, and new client app 👀 All ready for Crimson Desert this week, and more details on the next @npc.macstories.net 😄
This week, the gang cover 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. 🎧 apple.co/3PhDll6 📺 youtu.be/mf-uFV2h6tU
Third-Party Switch 2 Controllers Check-In
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · March 17 · 31m
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