This week on NPC: Next Portable Console, the big story is Retroid's dual announcement of the Pocket 6 alongside the Pocket G2 and the ensuing drama. Then guys return to the Ayn Thor for Brendon and Federico's first impressions.

Also available on YouTube here.

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Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld
• Retroid Pocket G2 Handheld
• The $229 Retroid Pocket 6 handheld has a 120 Hz AMOLED display & Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Retroid Crowdsources Pocket 6 Design After Community Pushback

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• Accessories Covered:
• EnergyFlow | Joy-Con Charging Dock for Switch 2
• JoyVerse | Dual Joy-Con Grip for Switch 2
• RGB Docking Station

The Return of Thor

• Ayn Thor
• Dual Screen Handheld Starter Guide

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