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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/

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · Nov 28
Looking for videogame news and people to follow? We've put together a list of some of our favorite accounts:

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This week on NPC, a CES recap including coverage of Belkin's new Switch 2 charging case. youtube.com/shorts/QBU0-...
Belkin's Switch 2 Charging case
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January 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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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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January 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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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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The 2025 Handhelds of the Year Awards
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/23/2025 · 38m
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December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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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New Phones and Tablets Take Aim at Portable Gaming
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/16/2025 · 27m
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December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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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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Monster Handhelds and Valve's Big Bet on ARM
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/09/2025 · 31m
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December 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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When is a handheld no longer a handheld? 🤔
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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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.

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Anbernic Stumbles and SteamOS Dreams
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 12/02/2025 · 34m
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December 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Today on @npc.macstories.net, a grab bag of news, the Ayn Odin 3, TrimUI's upcoming horizontal handheld, a phone controller, and more.

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Then on NPC XL for Patreon members, Brendon is ditches Windows for SteamOS on his miniPC

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Living on the Emulation Edge with the Odin 3
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 11/25/2025 · 32m
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November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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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.

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Full Episode:
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November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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On the latest NPC, the guys got very excited about a 6" cube, as you do...

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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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:

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SteamOS Goes Wide: From a Cube to the Frame
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 11/13/2025 · 39m
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November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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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.

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SteamOS Goes Wide: From a Cube to the Frame
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 11/13/2025 · 39m
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November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Super Mario over the holidays with the family is a good call.

Just $9.99 in the TV app.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Apple TV
The movie tells the story of two Brooklyn plumbers who are brothers and best friends: Mario, the brave one with the "let's-a go" attitude, and the per…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Comparing the Miyoo Mini Flip to the Miyoo Flip on this week's NPC… youtube.com/shorts/nHjQ3...
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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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.

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Can RedMagic Shake Up Mobile Gaming with a Liquid-Cooled Phone?
Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 11/11/2025 · 40m
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November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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If This Isn't the Answer for Mobile Phone Gaming, What Is?
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If This Isn't the Answer for Mobile Phone Gaming, What Is?
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November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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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:

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November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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On NPC this week, Federico explains how he turned the AYN Thor into a clamshell Steam Deck with GameHub.

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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.
What if Steam Deck, but clamshell, and running Android?
This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, the guys return to the Ayn Thor for Brendon and Federico's first impressions.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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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.

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November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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On this week's NPC, John shared his Ayn Thor first impressions.

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Next week, more on the Thor from Federico and Brendon.

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November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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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.
November 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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We're finally starting to see deals on microSD Express cards for the Switch 2, including this SanDisk 256GB card on Amazon.

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October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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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

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MCON Controller Unboxing + First Impressions | Stream Archive
It's real! Brendon's MCON review unit is in, so he cracked it open live on stream to unbox and begin testing for the review process. Follow Us Online On the Web - MacStories.net —…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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🎮 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.

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October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM