Returning from summer break, the NPC crew discusses Microsoft and ASUS’s Xbox handheld announcement at Gamescom. They also cover the upcoming release of Silk Song, Nintendo Direct rumors, and growing concerns about Switch 2’s strategy, particularly the lack of third-party dev kits and exclusive titles. The episode closes with an exploration of wild new handhelds from Abxylute.

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Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• IS This an Xbox? All Your Questions Answered - ROG XBOX ALLY - YouTube
• Analogue 3D Delayed for a Fourth Time
• Another Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Is Close And It Could Be The Big One
• AYANEO KONKR Pocket FIT Elite is an Android handheld game console with premium specs and a starting price under $400
• 3DS Styled Handheld Announced As Part Of MagicX’s Roadmap
• MANGMI Air X Lands in September Starting at $79
• Abxylute plans to sell a $1699 handheld gaming PC with an 11 inch glasses-free 3D display
• abxylute 3D One Handheld
• Abxylute is working on a magnetic snap-on game controller for smartphones
• 3DS Styled Handheld Announced As Part Of MagicX’s Roadmap

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