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. 🎧 apple.co/3KAOdZq 📺 youtu.be/mt6Khq7iFPM

When is a handheld no longer a handheld? 🤔

NPC is back and this week, we look at the drama surrounding the Retroid G2 and Anbernic DS and give @johnvoorhees.macstories.net Mini PC advice. 🎧 apple.co/4pfYj0U 📺 youtu.be/aZC9522EAts

Today on @npc.macstories.net, a grab bag of news, the Ayn Odin 3, TrimUI's upcoming horizontal handheld, a phone controller, and more. 🎧 apple.co/4pCYjId 📺 youtu.be/wpmki62ceNM Then on NPC XL for Patreon members, Brendon is ditches Windows for SteamOS on his miniPC www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...

The Valve Frame is incredibly interesting because it can run your Steam games on an ARM chip, just like you can on a phone with GameHub, but on Valve's latest VR headset. youtube.com/shorts/QC7AV... Full Episode: 🎧 apple.co/4i2oYeP 📺 youtu.be/vtWCIEHdRn0

On the latest NPC, the guys got very excited about a 6" cube, as you do... youtube.com/shorts/UL27n... npFull episode: 🎧 apple.co/4i2oYeP 📺 youtu.be/vtWCIEHdRn0

Hey all, just a reminder that we released this week's episode last week. We'll be back with another episode next Tuesday. Until then, if you want to hear three people get very excited about Valve's Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller news, listen here: 🎧 apple.co/4i2oYeP 📺 youtu.be/vtWCIEHdRn0

In a special early episode of NPC, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net, @bb.wavelengths.online, and @viticci.macstories.net share their excitement about Valve's announcement of the Steam Machine, Stream Frame, and Stream Controller. 🎧 apple.co/4i2oYeP 📺 youtu.be/vtWCIEHdRn0

👀 store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware

Super Mario over the holidays with the family is a good call. Just $9.99 in the TV app. apple.co/42Bgjt8

Comparing the Miyoo Mini Flip to the Miyoo Flip on this week's NPC… youtube.com/shorts/nHjQ3...

This week on NPC, @bb.wavelengths.online, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net, and @viticci.macstories.net debate the rise of Windows gaming on Android in the context of Redmagic's liquid-cooled phone and consider what Nintendo's earnings mean for the Switch 2. 🎧 apple.co/4hQutgs 📺 youtu.be/km__01fXIwc

If This Isn't the Answer for Mobile Phone Gaming, What Is? youtube.com/shorts/VLE9m...

As someone who shops for Nintendo games and gear regularly and has often been frustrated by Nintendo's eShop and website, having a dedicated shopping app is a great addition. Details on @macstories.net: www.macstories.net/news/shop-ni...

On NPC this week, Federico explains how he turned the AYN Thor into a clamshell Steam Deck with GameHub. youtube.com/shorts/WodJo... Thanks to JSAUX for sponsoring this week's episode. Visit jsaux.pxf.io/nXm43a to learn about their Switch 2 accessories and take advantage of their Halloween sale.

We have a fun episode on NPC this week! Brendon and Federico got their Ayn Thors. They have lots of thoughts and are using them very different. Also, the Retroid Pocket 6 drama and other news. 🎧 apple.co/3LoDGjV 📺 youtu.be/Pq_0zi73_4s

On this week's NPC, John shared his Ayn Thor first impressions. youtube.com/shorts/TE2EZ... Next week, more on the Thor from Federico and Brendon. www.macstories.net/npc/ Join our Patreon for NPC XL, a bonus extension of NPC every week for just $5. www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...

Looks like the Retroid Pocket 6 is going back up for pre-order with a new design tomorrow after a week of drama, which we cover on the upcoming episode of @npc.macstories.net coming on Tuesday.

We're finally starting to see deals on microSD Express cards for the Switch 2, including this SanDisk 256GB card on Amazon. Affiliate link: amzn.to/4ohthVP

Watch NPC’s @bb.wavelengths.online unbox and put the MCON iPhone controller through its paces on the NPC YouTube channel: youtu.be/SpUswU_OChs NPC on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@NPCNextPort... NPC on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...

🎮 Razer Kishi Ultra Phone Controller is deeply discounted on Amazon. John loves the Ultra for iPhone gaming, but it works with Android and tablets too. Affiliate link: amzn.to/3Jw5mCR

It's time for a new episode of @npc.macstories.net! This week: 🎮 We discuss Retroid's teasers 📱 The Miyoo Mini Flip is finally on sale ⚡ @johnvoorhees.macstories.net gets the Ayn Thor first 🕹️ Handheld gaming news and updates 📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ6n...

NPC is back baby, and this week we have @johnvoorhees.macstories.net' first impressions of the Ayn Thor plus a bunch of news here: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 youtu.be/HJ6nQ8dyjLs

Watch NPC’s @bb.wavelengths.online unbox and put the MCON iPhone controller through its paces on the NPC YouTube channel: youtu.be/SpUswU_OChs NPC on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@NPCNextPort... NPC on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...

it’s all happening, folks

It's time for another episode of NPC: Next Portable Console. This week, we consider where Microsoft went wrong with the Xbox Ally X, chat about Android moving into the budget handheld category, and cover lots of other news. 🎧 apple.co/3J9GHEa 📺 youtu.be/rP3cONPUVmY

Soon on @npc.macstories.net 👀 youtube.com/shorts/-FfL3...

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console “This thing is basically a PS5 but half the size…” youtube.com/shorts/J-J31...

NPC is back with a big episode covering the AYN Thor, the Legion Go 2, mini PC advances, iPhone Pro gaming, @bb.wavelengths.online bails on Bazzite, and more. 🎧 apple.co/4n7P9l8 📺 youtu.be/Dm8sT4mWZT4

When the Switch 2 launched, microSD Express cards were hard to come by, especially in larger storage sizes. Now, Amazon has 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB Lexar microSD Express cards on sale. Affiliate link: amzn.to/3IPPoTW

The tomtoc case I use for my Switch 2 is on sale on Amazon. If you want something slim and budget friendly, this is a great pick. Affiliate link: amzn.to/3IZJgbD

Razer's excellent Kishi Ultra controller for iPhone and Android phones, and tablets with USB-C is on deep discount on Amazon. Affiliate link: amzn.to/4h2b8bF

NPC is out and this week, @bb.wavelengths.online and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net get excited about the rumors of an Anbernic DS clone, dig into news from Xiaomi, debate computer coasters, and discuss another pricey Windows handheld and Lego’s Game Boy set. 🎧 apple.co/4h3JWJM 📺 youtu.be/7Ra7mwvq6EQ

This week on NPC: AYANEO's $70 Pocket Air Mini handheld, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Sony's Pulse Elevate speakers, and the powerful GPD Win 5 with external battery. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 youtu.be/finOT5pgz3s

Reuploaded version of today’s episode fixing an audio issue with the video version. New video URL: youtu.be/byAI7rtk0Gw

NPC is out and this week, we have multi-pairing for the DualSense controller, a new Anbernic device a look at the Steam Deck Folio, the cardboard Virtual Boy, Vision Pro gaming, and more. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 youtu.be/ei_xQont0OQ

🎮 GENKI x 8BitDo PocketPro Wireless Controller on sale on Amazon A great collaboration has become one of John's favorite controllers - Hall effect joysticks, rumble, and gyro, plus Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, SteamOS, and more compatibility Affiliate link

On NPC XL for Patreon members, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net and @bb.wavelengths.online are considering downsizing their handheld collections and thinking about what should go and how to find them good homes. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/too-ma... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/too-ma...

It's time for NPC! Today, @bb.wavelengths.online and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net dig into the Lenovo Legion Go and share thoughts on the Ayn Odin 3. Plus, Brendon got the killswitch case for the Switch 2. It's a packed one: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgXW...

Today @macstories.net debuted an interview podcast by @jonathan.macstories.net who gets to know guest through their tech obsessions. Plus, @comfortzone.macstories.net has a new subscriber-only bonus called Cozy Zone with more of what you love but cozier. Details: www.macstories.net/news/introdu...

🎮 GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Game Controller is on sale on Amazon A versatile controller that works with Switch iPhone, ipad, and Android devices and one of John's favorites Affiliate link

NPC is back from break with an all-new episode packed with the latest handheld news from Gamescom. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNHt... … and for Patreon subscribers, we have many thoughts about the upcoming Ayn Thor: www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...

🎮 Samsung's 1TB Pro Plus microSD card is on sale on Amazon. John here: as someone who's always on a hunt for good deals from reputable microSD makers, this one is worth checking out. Affiliate link:

👾 Tomtoc's Slim Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case is on sale for a limited time on Amazon: amzn.to/47F7nGy (affiliate link) @johnvoorhees.macstories.net liked this case so much, he accidentally bought a second one. 🤦‍♂️

Every summer, we take a little time off before the busy review season. That means @viticci and I are taking some time off from our podcasts and pausing @club newsletters for two weeks. Here's when everything will be back: MacStories Weekly: Aug. 29 AppStories: Sept. 1 NPC: Sept. 2 Unwind: Sept. 5

👾 The Miyoo Flip, one of the @npc.macstories.net gang's favorite handhelds is on sale on Amazon: amzn.to/41rCfqn (affiliate link) More about the Flip on NPC here: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 youtu.be/HxM0O3j95gc?...

It is time for NPC: Next Portable Console! This week, @bb.wavelengths.online and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net cover Nintendo's pricing changes, the latest on Retroid's second screen, TrinketOS, Manic EMU for iOS, and more. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS-s...

NPC is out with a very special AYANEO extravaganza, plus lots of other handheld news and thoughts on what's next for portable gaming. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fSJ...

Surprise! We published NPC XL early because today's episode is all about the Nintendo Partner Showcase Direct that aired earlier today plus an update on Switch 2 accessories. Patreon members can get the episode here: 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/ninten... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/ninten...

NPC is out! This week, @bb.wavelengths.online and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net cover ONEXSUGAR's bizarre, but fascinating dual-screen handheld, beta updates from Sony, more thoughts on the MagicX Zero 40 from John, and more. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JA5...