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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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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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Join our Patreon for NPC XL, a bonus extension of NPC every week for just $5. www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 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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This week on NPC: John comes to us from 1998, 8BitDo's new Pro 3 controller, Thunderbolt 5, MagicX Zero 40 first impressions.

Plus, the gang each bring a handheld they haven't used in a while back to the show.

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John on NPC from a Game Boy camera.
July 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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StikDebug is an iOS/iPadOS app that enables JIT on your iPhone, allowing emulators like Dolphin to run smoothly. It's been on the App Store for a week. Let's hope it stays.

Episode:

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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOfC...

App:

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May 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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NPC and NPC XL are out!

NPC, Ep. 30: Midnight Chaos: Switch 2 Pre-Order Demand Outstrips Supply

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NPC XL, Ep. 9: Brendon’s Flip 2 Hands-On and Game Streaming

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April 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Welcome Tour for Switch 2 should have been a pack-in game, but it looks surprisingly fun. More on NPC this week.

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April 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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On the latest @npc.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net promises a very special GameBoy-themed Switch 2 stream of Mario Kart World.

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April 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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On the latest NPC, @bb.wavelengths.online, @viticci.macstories.net, and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net break down the Nintendo Virtual Game cards and Today app revealed during last week's Nintendo Direct and more.

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April 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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The GameSir G8 Plus telescoping controller for the iPad mini and iPhone is on sale during Amazon's Spring Sale.

It's @johnvoorhees.macstories.net's go-to for iPad gaming.

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March 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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On NPC this week - our reactions to the latest news that Microsoft is working on a handheld with Asus.

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📺 youtu.be/YApsCKlGso0

NPX XL Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NextPortab...
Discord: discord.gg/xQ7ht3V
March 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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We had a great listener question on NPC this week. Tune in to hear our reasonable advice along with @viticci.macstories.net's deluxe, brute-force solution.

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March 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Also out today: NPC XL - our deep dive into handheld gaming topics.

This week, John and Federico help @bb.wavelengths.online plan his gaming kit for an upcoming trip.

NPC XL is a perk for Patreon members.

You can sign up for $5/month here: www.patreon.com/posts/packin...
March 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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What if NPC was recorded exclusively on the Game Boy Camera? 🤔

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March 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The Brick Gang is back!

Today's episode of NPC explores ASUS gaming phones, Retroid surprises, Nintendo emulator drama, @viticci.macstories.net's Portal first impressions, and the TrimUI Brick.

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February 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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This week on NPC , @bb.wavelengths.online on setting up his ASUS ROG Ally X to dual boot Windows and Bazzite - an open source project that brings a SteamOS-like experience to Windows handhelds.

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February 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Today, @viticci.macstories.net, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net, and @bb.wavelengths.online recorded a special emergency Switch 2 reaction episode of NPC.

Tune in for their reactions, and theories about the details from today's announcement.

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January 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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It's time for the first-ever NPC HOTY Awards where @viticci.macstories.net, @bb.wavelengths.online, and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net pick their favorite handheld gaming consoles across several categories .

Listen or watch here:

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HOTY Award show art
December 31, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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On NPC: Next Portable Console this week:

Brendon ❤️s Brick

The TrimUI Brick that is. Check out this week's episode:

📺 youtu.be/2ZWQ39Gch6M
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December 19, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Putting the ‘P' in portability…

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December 4, 2024 at 4:21 PM