NPC: Next Portable Console

• Living on the Emulation Edge with the Odin 3

  This week, Brendon, Federico, and John catch up on a grab bag of news before diving deeper into the Ayn Odin 3's emulation and streaming potential, the possibility that the rumored TrimUI Smart Pro S could become the default budget recommendation for horizontal handhelds, and the 11" 3D Abxylute 3D One. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Follow Up GameHub and GameHub Lite Anbernic RG DS The Latest Portable Gaming News Red Magic 11 Pro Plus PC GAMING TEST on r/EmulationOnAndroid Odin 3 Impressions: Return of the King TrimUI Smart Pro S Promises Better Performance and Faster Gameplay - Retro Handhelds For pre-sale here Abxylute 3D One handheld PC launches on Kickstarter: Surface Pro-like gaming tablet displays games in true 3D 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, Brendon, 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, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy YouTube Timestamps NPC XL Title: A DIY Steam Machine for the Impatient Description: This week, John and Federico are tempted to build their own Steam Machines, while Brendon went ahead and did it already by converting his Windows Mini PC. Links and Show Notes: DIY Steam Machines Couldn't Wait for Valve's 2026 Steam Machine… So I Built One! I Built The Steam Machine SteamOS has improved a lot in a few short months

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• SteamOS Goes Wide: From a Cube to the Frame

  This week in a special early release of NPC, the guys dig into Valve's announcement of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Stream Controller, a trio of SteamOS devices poised to make a big splash in 2026. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Valve's Announcements Valve's Announcement of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller More on the New Hardware The Steam Machine is the Future | Wavelengths Valve enters the console wars Our first look at the Steam Machine, Valve's ambitious new game console Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame Steam Deck minus the screen Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware Cary Colomb on X 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, Brendon, 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, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

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• Can RedMagic Shake Up Mobile Gaming with a Liquid-Cooled Phone?

  This week on NPC, Brendon, Federico, and John explore where mobile phone gaming is heading and reflect on what Nintendo's latest earnings report means for the Switch 2, before Brendon shares his first impressions of the Miyoo Mini Flip Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News OneXFly Apex and AYANEO Pocket Vert Follow-Up OneXFly Apex Strix Halo handheld gaming PC to sell for $1399 and up during crowdfunding AYANEO Releases Details on the Pocket VERT Redmagic's Liquid-Cooled Phone Redmagic's liquid-cooled gaming phone starts at $749 Nintendo is Killing It Nintendo is raising its Switch 2 sales expectations Nintendo is getting the Switch ready for retirement In Other News Valve will finally turn off the Steam Deck's screen while it's downloading games Samsung has a new line of microSD Express cards for the Switch 2 Miyoo Mini Flip The Miyoo Mini Flip might be what everyone has been asking for all along Miyoo Mini Flip Review: STILL GOT IT Topics 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, Brendon, 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, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

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• Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor

  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. --- Sponsored By: JSAUX – Your destination for Switch 2 and other handheld gaming accessories. Don't miss JSAUX's big Halloween sale: 10% OFF – 2 items 15% OFF – 3 items 20% OFF – 4 or more items --- 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 JSAUX - Sponsor 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 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, Brendon, 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, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

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• Hands-On with the Ayn Thor

  This week, a Retroid tease, the Miyoo Mini Flip goes on sale, and John is the first of the gang to get the Ayn Thor. On NPC XL, the crew shares their experiences using GameHub Also available on YouTube here.     Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Retroid Teases New Handheld Reveal for October 27 Miyoo Mini Flip first impressions Anbernic shows off 3DS and other games running on the RG DS Ayn Odin Thor First Impressoins A Quick Peek 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, Brendon, 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, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy YouTube Timestamps

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