NPC: Next Portable Console

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 Nintendo's future.Also available on YouTube here.Links and Show NotesThe Latest Portable Gaming NewsHandheldsRetroid Pocket NovaFPGB MiniAnbernic RG DS PlusRetroid Pocket DuoRetroid Pocket Duo LiteMangmi Air Y ProNewsFunnyPlaying’s $69 FPGB MINI preorder sells out after just 20 unitsAnbernic RG DS Plus gains 2X DS upscaling with NNDDSS v1.0.2Retroid announces Duo Lite Plus and offers exchanges to existing Duo Lite buyersMangmi Air Y Pro offers strong Snapdragon 865 value starting at $160Software and Games MentionedCocoonKirby's Dream LandKirby's Dream Land 2Subscribe to NPC XLNPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsoleLeave Feedback for John and FedericoNPC Feedback FormCreditsShow Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorteFollow Us OnlineOn the WebMacStories.netFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

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 NotesThe Latest Portable Gaming NewsspruceOS 4.4.0 expands hardware support and adds the DSperate Nintendo DS emulatorSteam’s latest client beta adds Big Art Mode and more handheld-friendly refinementsFunnyPlaying’s FPGB MINI user manual suggests a launch may be approachingKonsoru 0.6.0 adds guides and improves save syncing for the AYN Thor launcherOther TopicsA Genki Grips showdownSubscribe to NPC XL:NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsoleLeave Feedback for John and FedericoNPC Feedback FormCreditsShow Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorte Follow Us OnlineOn the WebMacStories.netFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

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 YouTube here.Links and Show NotesThe Latest Portable Gaming NewsNintendo Of America Announces Customer Appreciation Sale (Nintendo Life)Nintendo Sound Clock AlarmoNintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Adds Docked VRR (Nintendo Life)Final Fantasy VII RevelationCrisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – ReunionThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026 remake)007 First Light On Switch 2 Delayed Until March 2027 (Nintendo Life)Apple Gaming RumorsApple's Two Rumored Game Controllers Will 'Likely' Come From Beats (MacRumors)HandheldsRetroid Pocket DuoRetroid Pocket Duo LiteRetroid Pocket NovaRetroid Pocket Flip 2AYN ThorSteam FrameSteam FrameHalf-Life: AlyxSubscribe to NPC XL:NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsoleLeave Feedback for John and FedericoNPC Feedback FormCreditsShow Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorteFollow Us OnlineOn the WebMacStories.netFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

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 NotesThe Latest Portable Gaming NewsAnbernic HandheldsAnbernic RG DS PlusAnbernic RG 35Anbernic RG 55G1Anbernic RG34XXAYANEO KONKR Pocket AdvanceKONKR Pocket Advance First Impressions (Retro Handhelds)Retroid Pocket NovaRetroid Pocket NovaRetroid Pocket 6CocoonRetroArchGuide: Shaders and Overlays on Retro Handhelds — Retro Game CorpsZelda: The Wind Waker 4K Texture Pack — Henriko MagnificoSoftware and FirmwareGammaOSUpcoming HandheldsThis Tiny Game Boy Clone Plays Physical Cartridges (Time Extension)Subscribe to NPC XLNPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsoleLeave Feedback for John and FedericoNPC Feedback FormCreditsShow Art: Silvia GattaMusic: Will LaPorteFollow Us OnlineOn the WebMacStories.netFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

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 YouTube here. Links and Show Notes An Interview with The Game Band's Sam Rosenthal The Game Band and Sam Rosenthal The Game Band Sam Rosenthal Where Cards Fall Where Cards Fall (App Store) Where Cards Fall (Steam) Where Cards Fall Available for Apple Vision Pro on May 30th (Snowman) Blaseball and Dead Man's Party Blaseball Dead Man's Party: A Knives Out Game (Netflix) Announcing Dead Man's Party: A Knives Out Game (The Game Band) Dartwords and AI-Driven Design Dartwords Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the "regular" NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John and Federico NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Silvia Gatta Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Follow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhere John is @johnvoorhees`everywhere Affiliate Linking Policy