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NPC: Next Portable Console

by Federico Viticci, John Voorhees

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The ESA Comes for Anbernic

October 20, 2026 · 23 min

This week on Next Portable Console, Anbernic reveals more RG DDS details and prices leak, Nintendo commits to physical games, Ayn teases the Portal 3, and Anbernic's history of selling handhelds loaded with bootleg games catches up to…
Anbernic Springs the RG DDS on Gamers

October 13, 2026 · 24 min

This week on Next Portable Console, Anbernic reveals the RG DDS clamshell, more handheld news, and Federico's lo-fi surprise. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Anbernic RG DDS Anbernic RG DS PlusAYN ThorSnapdragon G2…
Abxylute Undercuts the MCON

October 6, 2026 · 30 min

This week on Next Portable Console, Abxylute takes on OhSnap's MCON, KONKR finds its sweet spot, Lenovo is barking up the wrong tree, and the Recomp and Decomp scene heats up even more. Then on NPC XL, the rapidly evolving world of…
They Only Made 20

September 29, 2026 · 20 min

This week on Next Portable Console, FunnyPlaying's very exclusive edition handheld, Retroid's forgotten middle child, and Anbernic's RG DS Plus gets 2x scaling. Then for Patreon members, Federico and John share their hottest takes about…
Ranking All the Genki Switch 2 Grips

September 22, 2026 · 28 min

This week on Next Portable Console, a new AYN Thor launcher is in the news, Valve beta tests Big Art Mode, spruceOS gets an update, and the guys rank the many Genki Grips for the Switch 2. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show…

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Retroid Pocket Duo Versus the Ayn Thor

September 15, 2026 · 25 min

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, Nintendo has a sale, shows off games, and updates its firmware, Apple may be working on a controller, Retroid surprises with the Pocket Duo, and Valve reveals the Steam Frame. Also available on…
Anbernic Floods the Market

September 8, 2026 · 26 min

This week on Next Portable Console, not one or two, but three Anbernic handhelds, Federico's early Retroid Pocket Nova impressions, and more. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Anbernic…
Inside The Game Band With Sam Rosenthal

September 1, 2026 · 38 min

This week on Next Portable Console, John and Federico are joined by Sam Rosenthal of The Game Band to talk about the studio's history, including Where Cards Fall and Blaseball, and of course, their new game, Dartwords. Also available on…
Abxylute Takes Aim at Ohsnap

August 18, 2026 · 30 min

This week on NPC, the guys cover a new mobile phone controller teased by Abxylute and dig into several stories about SteamOS. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News ABXYLUTE M6/M5 Mobile…
Can A Folding Phone Replace Your Handheld

August 11, 2026 · 38 min

This week on Next Portable Console, folding phones and gaming, updates on upcoming handhelds, and GammaOS on the RG Rotate. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Folding Phones Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra is more of the same…
Recomps, Decomps, and Playable Dioramas

August 3, 2026 · 27 min

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, handheld news and a nerdy look at the recomp and decomp scene that is rapidly expanding to new operating systems. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming…
The Stickless Clamshell Everyone Wanted

July 28, 2026 · 25 min

This week on Next Portable Console, the refreshingly complete announcement by Anbernic of the RG SP, Ticci buys a handheld, and people are tired of months-long hardware reveals. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The…

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About the show

NPC is a podcast about one of the hottest corners of the gaming world: portable hardware. Every other week, Federico Viticci and John Voorhees cover portable gaming news and share their experiences with everything from the simplest retro gaming handhelds to cutting-edge handheld PCs.