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John, Brendon, and Federico are back for another week of handheld news, including a tiny bit of Switch 2 news, an up and down week for Retroid, DS handhelds inch forward, Samsung wonders if thumbholes are the perfect complement to thumbsticks, and AYANEO decides thumbsticks aren’t worth the trouble. Plus, Brendon shares NextUI and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller.
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Switch 2 info from the FCC The Nintendo Switch 2 will have NFC and Wi-Fi 6, FCC filings show The Verge Retroid’s mystery background device revealed Retroid Pocket Classic Unveiled A Return to Form - Retro Handhelds Six button version There’s a Six Button Retroid Pocket Classic - Retro Handhelds Retroid Mini Screen Issue It’s Official Retroid Pocket Mini Shader Issue Cannot Be Fixed - Retro Handhelds MagicX Targets DS Emulation with Zero 40 Specs Reveal - Retro Handhelds RPCS3 for Android Shares First Alpha Build - Retro Handhelds Samsung unveiled a prototype foldable handheld AYANEO Deletes Sticks & Reveals New $179 Pocket Micro ClassicTopics
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This week, Retroid Pocket Flip 2 specs are out, the Legion Go S disappoints, and we try to decipher what AYANEO is doing before reminiscing over a PictoChat clone on the iPhone and discussing the benefits of having a personal videogame shopper in Japan, and Brendon’s experience with the black Miyoo Flip.
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Quiet Retro Handhelds Anbernic RG Cube TrimUI Brick Miyoo FlipThe Latest Portable Gaming News
New details about the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 https://liliputing.com/retroid-pocket-flip2-is-a-faster-handheld-game-console-with-upgraded-controllers/ Legion Go S reviews Lenovo Legion Go S review an overpriced, underachieving handheld Lenovo Legion Go S review feels good, plays bad Federico’s handheld update Sold: - ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM RMT02 See: MacStories Unwind Godzilla vs. Ticci’s Surprise, Part 2 AYANEO is teasing a new version of the Pocket Micro https://x.com/AYANEO__/status/1892869316410036575 Speculation is it’s a version with no analog sticks - https://liliputing.com/ayaneo-classic-will-probably-be-a-tiny-gaming-handheld-with-simplified-controllers/ AYANEO kills its Flip AYANEO says the Flip handheld isn’t cancelled after all Epilogue Operator news The SN Operator from Epilogue is close to taking pre-orders, and the company is working on a 64 Operator. Plus Game Boy Camera support for the original operator is close. The Game Boy Camera as a Webcam I Used a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime Video Calls in iPadOS 17 and It Was Glorious Interesting project to make Windows better on handhelds Winhanced Brings SteamOS-Like Experience to Windows Handhelds - Retro Handhelds Winhanced - A better Windows Handheld Also Mentioned: PlayniteTopics
PicoChat or PictoChat Can You Tell the Difference - MacStories A visit to the in Kyoto Brendon’s thoughts on the black Miyoo FlipCredits
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On the latest NPC, ASUS gaming phones, Retroid’s big surprise, and more Nintendo emulation drama, plus 8BitDo tries to solve the iPhone vertical controller problem, Federico weighs in on the Any Odin2 Portal, and the whole gang has nothing but love for the TrimUI Brick.
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Bazzite Potential Effect of Tariffs on Retro Handheld CollectorsThe Latest Portable Gaming News
Chris Plante of Polygon reviews the AYANEO 3 Asus ROG Phone 9 FE launches as a (somewhat) cheaper gaming phone Asus ROG Phone 9 FE launches as a (somewhat) cheaper gaming phone Retroid Pocket Flip 2 Officially Teased Powkiddy taking pre-orders on V20 The Nintendo DS Drastic emulator is gone from Google Play8BitDo Micro Clip
8BitDo Micro controller Amazon Direct Link to ClipFederico’s First Impressions of the Ayn Odin2 Portal
Ayn Odin2 PortalTrimUI Brick
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This week, Brendon, Federico, and John consider how the Switch 2 will impact the wider handheld market, recap the specs and benchmarks for the Legion Go S and 2, and cover new devices coming from Anbernic and AYANEO. Then, Brendon shares his experience running Bazzite on the ASUS ROG Ally X.
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What handheld PCs should do to fight the Nintendo Switch 2 Everyone is Underestimating Mouse Mode No screen, no controller, and absolutely no sense, just a power button and a USB port. Steam Brick Mod Legion Go S and 2 Legion Go S Benchmarks Legion Go 2 - Hands on first impressions CES 2025 How to Play Steam Games on Android [Pluvia Guide] The $900 Ayaneo 3 is the most exciting PC handheld the company’s yet made Anbernic seems to have a new SP model called the RG34XXSPRunning Bazzite on the ASUS ROG Ally X
ASUS ROG Ally X Bazzite Dbrand Killswitch Also mentioned: RGB Docking Station Genki SavePointCredits
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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.
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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 GAMEBABYAyn Odin2 Portal
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On AliExpress Brendon’s review on Wavelengths Brendon’s video on YouTubeFederico’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 2DSCredits
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On this special edition of NPC, Federico, John, and Brendon react to Nintendo’s video announcement about the Switch 2, dig through every detail of the video for clues, and consider how things are likely to play out in the coming months.
Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Reactions
Nintendo Switch 2 – First Look Trailer Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced, releasing 2025 GameCube Keyboard Controller GameCube AccessoriesCredits
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In the first NPC episode of 2025, Brendon and John recap their CES experience with Federico, highlighting AMD’s new Z2 chips, the SteamOS-powered Legion Go S, and more. Together, they explore the technologies and trends poised to define the next generation of portable consoles.
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Unpacking CES 2025
More from Brendon and John on the MacStories YouTube channel AMD Announces the Z2 Chip The new AMD Z2 chips are nice, ok, and weird Other Devices Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) brings AMD Strix Halo to tablets Up close with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE, an incredibly compact flagship video card Thunderbolt 5 and ASUS’s new XG Mobile eGPU ASUS just announced the world’s first Thunderbolt 5 eGPU — the 2025 XG Mobile SteamOS News GeForce NOW CES 2025 Steam Deck and Mixed-Reality Devices Lenovo Legion Go S pre-orders are happening now at Best Buy Polygon SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck Lenovo Legion Tab Lenovo’s new Legion Tab is an 8.8 inch Android gaming tablet for $500 and up GameSir X2S Controller Nitro Blaze 11 Hands-on with the Nitro Blaze 11, Acer’s massive new PC gaming handheldCredits
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To close out 2024, Federico, John, and Brendon present the first-ever HOTYs: the 2024 Handhelds of the Year awards, celebrating the best handheld gaming devices, custom firmware, and, of course, the Handheld of the Year.
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The 2024 Handhelds of the Year Awards
Best Handheld under 4" Winner: Anbernic RG35XXSP Runners-Up: Anbernic RG Cube AYANEO Pocket Micro TrimUI Brick Also Mentioned: Anbernic RG28XXH and RG49XXV Best Handheld Between 4 and 7" Winner: Any Odin 2 Runners-Up: Ayn Odin Mini Retroid Pocket 5 Best 7" or Larger Handheld Winner: Steam Deck OLED Runners-Up: Legion Go Asus ROG Ally X Best Custom Firmware Winner: MuOS Runners-Up: Spruce MinUI Best Overall Handheld for Retro Gaming Winner: The Smartphone Runners-Up: Anbernic RG35XXSP TrimUI Brick Ayn Odin 2 Best Overall Handheld for Modern Games Winner: Steam Deck Runners-Up Ayn Odin 2 Handheld of the Year Winner: Ayn Odin 2Credits
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As the year comes to a close, handheld makers haven’t slowed down. We have new devices in hand and on the horizon, plus Legion Go S and Switch 2 rumors, Brendon’s first impressions of the TrimUI Brick, Federico’s latest NDI streaming experiments, new AR glasses and more.
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Celebrate the MacStories Selects App of the Year with the MacStories DS Skins for Delta Available for $3.00 on the new MacStories StoreFollow-Up
Jason Snell gets a Miyoo Mini+ Upgrade+ segment Based on Brendon’s recommendation The Two Best Entry-Level Handhelds Are On Sale Anbernic RG35XXSP hardware updates Pokémon Emerald Legacy Video Update: Pokémon Emerald Legacy Out NowThe Latest Portable Gaming News
Android XR Sony, Lynx, And Xreal Are Building Android XR Devices Too Android XR is Google’s new operating system for headsets and smart glasses Android XR and Project Moohan hands-on Gemini is the killer app Hands-On With Samsung’s Android XR Headset, Shipping In 2025 Anbernic Hour: Anbernic RG34XX Anbernic is Just Making a Game Boy Advance No Tweaks Necessary Miyoo Flip Watch Demo video A trailer First Miyoo Flip Reviews (Sort Of) Pop Up On Youtube Lenovo Legion Go S leak shows renders of the cheaper handheld gaming PC Blurry shots of purportedly leaked Switch 2 Joy-ConTopics
TrimUI Brick: Brendon’s First Impressions No Tweaks Necessary My Simple TrimUI Brick Setup (MinUI Guide) Available from AliExpress and Amazon Federico Levels Up His NDI Setup Old device: Kiloview N40 New device: Kiloview N60 Vxio A Comprehensive Guide to Gaming on the Apple Vision Pro The XREAL One AR glasses On Amazon Satechi Mobile XR HubCredits
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Tencent and Intel announce a huge handheld, Sony is taking its time, reviewers share early hands-on testing of the Ayn Odin Portal, the Miyoo Mini Flip is spotted across the Internet, Samsung files an intriguing portable gaming patent, and a new eGPU is on the way. Plus, Brendon revisits the Anbernic RG35XXSP, Federico has a mini-surprise, and John and Federico share their first impressions of the Retroid Pocket 5.
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An NPC reader poll Which will be first a Steam Deck console or Xbox handheld Mastodon: Steam Deck Console first (57% to 43%) Threads: An Xbox handheld will be first (73% to 27%) Tencent and Intel Announce the Sunday Dragon 3D One News about Sony’s upcoming handheld from Bloomberg Ayn Odin Portal first impressions are out Retro Game Corps - First Impressions The Miyoo Flip Returns Surfaced images of the carrying case, final hardware, and packaging 11 Anbernic Handhelds in 2024 Samsung Patents Foldable Gaming Handheld Design AOOSTAR AG02 EGPU Dock with OCulink/USB4 Port，Built-in Huntkey 500W Power SupplyTopics
Brendon Revisits the Anbernic RG35XXSP Anbernic RG35XXSP Anbernic RG351P Into the Aether - GBA episode Federico’s Surprise White Steam Deck Retroid Pocket 5 First Impressions Retroid Pocket 5Credits
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For the latest episode, Brendon explains the cronut, the AYANEO 3 Windows handheld has been announced, we consider Anbernic burnout, Federico shares his PS5 Pro first impressions, we speculate about Microsoft’s handheld future, and on the heels of Brendon’s trip to France, we have thoughts on traveling with handhelds and downsizing our handheld setups.
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Is the Cronut from New York?
CronutThe Latest Portable Gaming News
Hori’s officially licensed Steam controller is coming to the US Imagine if Valve made a Steam Deck controller tomtoc Carrying Case for Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides VentureBeat The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides VentureBeat AYANEO 3 handheld gaming PC will be available with RDNA 3.5 graphics and OLED display options - Liliputing The Anbernic RG406H Looks Like a Stretched RG Cube Nvidia’s new app replacement for GeForce Experience is now out of beta - The Verge Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal - Bloomberg Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White - Launching Worldwide Next Week The Miyoo Flip Has Appeared Again Also mentioned: Federico got a Sony PS5 Pro Hori Splitpad Pro Compact Beelink SER8A Travel Handheld
AYN Odin2 Mini Any Odin handheld could be your only handheld console Waterfield CitySlicker for Steam Deck GPD Win4 2024 Retroid Pocket 5 vs AYN Odin 2 Mini: is $129 too much more? from Adin Walls Beelink GPU Docking StationGames Mentioned
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Cool Bird! (feat. Dragon Age: The Veilguard Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Mario & Luigi Brothership Dragon Quest III HD–2D Remake Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed KingCredits
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This week, we have lots of smartphone gaming news, console mods, a first peek at the future of Windows handheld gaming, and more. Plus, John shares his first impressions of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro, while Brendon digs into OG hardware with the Nintendo DSi and Sony PSP.
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The Latest Portable Gaming News
iOS Gaming News: Pokémon TCG Pocket Nintendo Music Console Mods: PS4 turned into a handheld Xbox handheld Other Handheld News: Anbernic RG ARC XX rumors Ayn Odin Portal Indiegogo campaign launched Ayaneo EVO and Pocket DMG delayed by a few weeks but the Pocket Micro shipped. Next-Gen Windows Handhelds: AMD’s Ryzen Z2 chips could bring Strix Point graphics to handhelds in 2025 (Updated) OneXFly F1 Pro Unveiled with 144Hz OLED, Ryzen Power, and ‘Zero Drift’ Sticks Smartphone gaming Asus ROG Phone 9 is coming on November 19 (gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite) - Liliputing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor featuring Oryon CPU cores and next-gen Adreno graphics 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller Apple rumored to be working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games Netflix is laying off gaming staffNew Handhelds
John covers the Ayaneo Pocket Micro Brendon has a new matte black Nintendo DSi and modded Sony PSP DSi Guide to modding the DSi Also mentioned: Kit & Krysta YouTube channel PXPlay app Other games mentioned: Soma Bringer Brave Story: New Traveler Call of Duty Black Ops 6Credits
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 SThe 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 soonTopics
Federico’s Legion Go SSD Mod Legion GoCredits
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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.
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Federico’s Espresso Machine
DeLonghi EC9355M La Specialista Prestigio Espresso MachineThe 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 50Credits
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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 GuideGaming Pillows
AboveTEK Tablet Pillow Stand Mechanism Gaming Pillow Also mentioned: Viture Pro Mobile Dock Acrylic Magic Keyboard and Trackpad Support StandCredits
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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.
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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: MiitomoDual Booting Windows and SteamOS on the ASUS Ally X
SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide Bazzite SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide PlayniteA Retro Handheld Check-In
Ayan Odin2 Mini Powkiddy V10 Anbernic RG28XXH Miyoo Mini A30Games 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 2Credits
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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.
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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 | IndiegogoTicci’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 SomabringerCredits
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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.
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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.
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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 CableFederico Dips Back into the Steam Deck
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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 channelGames Mentioned
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