This week, gamers bring Xbox mode to the MSI Claw and other Windows handhelds, the DualSense controller gets multi-pairing, AYN shows off the Thor in action, and Nintendo gets even weirder with a Virtual Boy comeback, plus John reviews the Steam Deck Folio cover and the crew discusses the gaming updates to Apple’s Vision Pro.

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Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• Microsoft’s new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld
• The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon
• Anbernic RG476H Price Announced, Save $15 For The First 3 Days
• AYN Thor demo videos
• AYN Thor: Game Demo
• AYN Thor：Game and Software Demo
• visionOS 26: The MacStories Review
• Steam Deck Folio
• Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics Announced for Switch 1 and 2 at Nintendo Direct

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