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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. www.macstories.net/npc We sometimes post affiliate links here.

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 29/09/2026

🎮It’s Tuesday and NPC dropped a little early since I’m on the West Coast. Enjoy! www.macstories.net/podcasts/next-po…

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 01/09/2026

And, for Patreon members, Sam joins us to talk about his favorite handhelds and the games he's currently playing. 🎧 patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 patreon.com/NextPortable...

Playing Games to Make Games | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 01/09/2026

Great episode of NPC: Next Portable Console. Today, Federico and I interview Sam Rosenthal the founder of The Game Band about the studio's history, past games, the amazing and recently released Dartwords (www.dartwords.com), and of course mobile gaming. 🎧 apple.co/3Uyb4cD 📺 youtu.be/pv5FcmqPHpE

Inside The Game Band With Sam Rosenthal

Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · September 1 · 38m

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 25/08/2026

Hey all, just a quick heads up that although we are taking this week off, John and Federico will be back next week with another episode of NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL for Patreon members.

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 20/08/2026

🏖️ MacStories is heading to the beach for a short break, which means: - No MacStories Weekly or Unwind this Friday, the 21st - No AppStories on Sunday/Monday, the 23rd/24th - No NPC on Tuesday, the 25th

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 20/08/2026

🏖️ MacStories is heading to the beach for a short break, which means: - No MacStories Weekly or Unwind this Friday, the 21st - No AppStories on Sunday/Monday, the 23rd/24th - No NPC on Tuesday, the 25th

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 18/08/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 18/08/2026

Then, on NPC XL, Brendon shares his first-week gaming experiences and more since getting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortableConsole…

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 18/08/2026

Today on NPC: Next Portable Console, Abxylute teases new mobile phone controllers, and a bunch of Steam news. 🎧 apple.co/4qnTmV3 📺 youtu.be/9eXjgLfo_vs

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 13/08/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 13/08/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 11/08/2026

Then on NPC XL, we revisit the Playdate through the lens of the Crankboy emulator. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

Revisiting the Playdate With Crankboy | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 11/08/2026

It's time for a new NPC: Next Portable Console. This week, Brendon wonders if Samsung's latest foldable could be his next portable console, plus news from around the handheld world. 🎧 apple.co/4fT1byr 📺 youtu.be/yV-6-Ax-Y0A

Can A Folding Phone Replace Your Handheld

Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · August 11 · 38m

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 04/08/2026

Then for Patreon supports on NPC XL, they revisit GameNative and the progress it's made with emulating PC games on Android. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

A PC Gaming on Android Check-In | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 04/08/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 28/07/2026

Then for NPC XL, Cocoon 3.0 and Syncthing! 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

Cocoon 3 Rebuilds The Handheld Home Screen | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 28/07/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 21/07/2026

Then on NPC XL, Brendon and John share their tests of Armada, which gives you SteamOS on an Android handheld. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

Is Armada Ready to Replace Your Steam Deck? | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 21/07/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 14/07/2026

Then on NPC XL, they take a look at the state of handheld gaming half-way through the year. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

The State of Handheld Gaming: Mid-Year Review | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 14/07/2026

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

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 07/07/2026

Then for XL, we cover the AYANEO's strange Pocket Micro 2 roll out, the RG Rotate's customizable clock faces, and Apple's Mac Game Porting Toolkit 4. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

Custom Faces and Mac Gaming Hope | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 07/07/2026

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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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 26/06/2026

🎮🛌 If you listen to NPC, you know that Federico and John are fans of the Mechanism Gaming Pillow which is on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 23/06/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 23/06/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 23/06/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 23/06/2026

On XL, they cover the pre-review Steam Machine news, and John's new Mobapad controller. 🎧https://www.patreon.com/NextPortableConsole/posts/valve-on-verge-161809473?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

Valve on the Verge | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 23/06/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 10/06/2026

NPC XL: 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/carry-... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/carry-...

The Carry-On Console Question | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 10/06/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 02/06/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 30/05/2026

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 26/05/2026

Then on NPC XL, John tackles Android emulator settings with Claude while Brendon bites into the Pocket Taco. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/automa... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/automa...

Automating Emulators, and a Pocket Taco | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 26/05/2026

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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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 19/05/2026

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...

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The Steam Controller's Comfort and Compromises

Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 19 · 42m

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 12/05/2026

Then on XL for Patreon members, we share Android apps and services use to improve our gaming lives. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/our-an... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/our-an...

Our Android Handheld Toolkits | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 12/05/2026

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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MacStories Deals @macstoriesdeals.macstories.net · 28/04/2026

🎮 The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller is on sale on Amazon. Affiliate link: amzn.to/4uzomCD

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 05/05/2026

Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, we revisit GameNative and Federico turns his Legion Go 2 into SteamOS device. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/steamo... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/steamo...

SteamOS: From Elden Ring to Pragmata | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 05/05/2026

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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brendon bigley @bb.wavelengths.online · 01/05/2026

✨ 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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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 28/04/2026

Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, Brendon tries ROCKNIX on the Any Odin 2 Mini. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/promis... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/promis...

The Promise of a Steam Mini | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 28/04/2026

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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MacStories Deals @macstoriesdeals.macstories.net · 27/03/2026

🎮 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: amzn.to/4sDiGH2

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 21/04/2026

Then on XL, Federico reports on his trip to Romics and the trading card takeover of Italian comic-cons, plus how not to sell a "pristine" Nintendo DS. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/romics... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/romics...

Romics Redux | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 21/04/2026

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

NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 14/04/2026

Then, for Patreon subscribers on NPC XL, they revisit the Ayn Thor six months later to check on how it's going., 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/ayn-th... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/ayn-th...

The Ayn Thor: Clamshell Keeper? | Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 14/04/2026

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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MacStories Deals @macstoriesdeals.macstories.net · 10/04/2026

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