NPC: Next Portable Console

• Handheld Gaming's Bright Summer: Mario Kart World, Playdate Season 2, and More

  This week, John and Federico hold down the fort without Brendon, discussing U.S. Switch 2 pre-orders, Super Mario Kart World, upcoming hardware from Epilogue, Playdate’s Season 2, Razer Remote Play, and more. Links and Show Notes Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders in the U.S. Switch 2 Breath of the Wild will add weapon repairs through Zelda Notes Super Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct Federico’s new ASUS ROG Swift 27" 4K OLED PG27UCDM display Discussed on MacStories Unwind Epilogue SN Operator news Playdate Season 2 Announced How to Watch Live TV On Retro Handhelds With IPTV and muOS Razer PC Remote Play Officially Launches 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 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: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/

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• The Switch 2: New Discoveries and Marketing Stumbles

  This week on NPC, the trio analyzes how tariffs have disrupted Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. Then Federico, John, and Brendon dissects new details that have emerged about the upcoming console, debate Nintendo’s game pricing, ponder what console exclusivity means in 2025, and share their excitement for the Retroid Pocket Flip 2. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Topics Central Perk Brooklyn Perk Coffee Frame Rates Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Nintendo Switch 2 games Games Switch 2 U.S. pre-order’s postponed due to tariffs. Nintendo boss on Switch 2 and tariffs: ‘we are actively assessing what the impact may be’ Nintendo diverts Switch 2 shipping from China to Vietnam for US buyers Accessories Switch 2 GameCube Controller Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 More Switch 2 Details Our Big Nintendo Switch 2 Interview with Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen Switch 2’s full reveal analysed how powerful is Nintendo’s new hardware and is DLSS being used More Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Switch 2 Joy-Con Don’t Have Drift Resistant Hall Effect Sticks Deltarune Will Have Exclusive ‘Mouse Mode’ Content On Switch 2 What is a Console Exclusive Anymore? Hades II will launch first for consoles on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Game Key Cards Switch 2 game-key cards won’t be account- or console-locked 📹 Has Nintendo Earned This Level of Confidence Retroid Flip 2 First Looks Retroid Pocket Flip 2 First Look, Powerful Clamshell AMOLED Handheld! Retroid Pocket Flip 2 FIRST LOOK Retroid Pocket Flip 2 Console-Like 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 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: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/

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• Nintendo Switch 2: Unpacking the Direct

  This week, Federico, John, and Brendon Bigley dive into Nintendo’s reveal of the Switch 2, analyzing the technical specifications, Mouse Control, the camera accessory, the new Pro Controller, Game Share, Nintendo’s strategy shift, and more. Programming Note: We’re releasing this episode early while the Switch 2 news is still fresh. Therefore, there will be no episode on April 8th. Instead, we’ll be back on April 15th. Rogue Amoeba: Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba’s apps. Links and Show Notes Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch 2 – Technical Specs Switch 2 is powered by a “custom processor made by Nvidia.” Game Key Cards New Pro controller The Pro Controller grips are based on the GameCube controller Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99, Bringing New Forms of Game Communication to Life Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers The Verge Nintendo Switch 2 camera available at launch, or you can use your own Polygon Nintendo Switch 2 – How to Buy – Official Site 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 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: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/

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• Bridging to Switch 2: Rumors, Virtual Game Card Questions, and Nintendo's Today App

  This week, Brendon, John, and Federico analyze the latest Nintendo Direct and what it reveals about the Switch 2’s rumored June launch. Then the trio dissects the many questions that Nintendo’s upcoming Virtual Game Cards system raises, explores the features of the Nintendo Today app, and debate the reported three-phase launch strategy for the next console. In the latest handheld news, they also cover the latest EmuDeck update, AYA NEO’s confounding mini PC, and an intriguing foldable from Huawei that’s perfect for DS emulation. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News EmuDeck 2.4 launches, with support for new emulators, improved BIOS checkers and more Update AYANEO AM01S mini PC has a retro design, a 4 inch flip-up display, and AMD Strix Point inside Huawei Pura X Huawei Pura X launched, a foldable phone with 1610 widescreen Huawei’s new flip phone is weirdly wide Nintendo’s Switch 2 Launch Plans Insider Gaming Nintendo Switch 2 expected June 2025, launch to have 3-phase plan Nintendo’s “3-Phase Launch Plan” for Switch 2 - Wavelengths Also, Best Buy says preorders for Switch 2 open on April 2nd Nintendo’s March 27, 2025 Direct 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. 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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• A Portal Surprise, ONEXSUGAR Chaos, and A Steam Deck Miracle

  This week, Brendon shares his surprising early impressions of the Ayn Odin Portal. Then Federico, John, and Brendon dive into Nintendo Switch 2 pricing rumors, explore the performance issues of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on M4 Macs despite being Steam Deck verified, and break down Qualcomm’s confusing new G-series chips powering upcoming handhelds. Then, the treo reacts to OneXPlayer’s chaotic ONEXSUGAR handheld and AYANEO’s new devices. Plus, Federico has exciting news about a DLSS plugin for Steam Deck that improves performance on games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, turning blurry gameplay into a sharp, high-settings experience. Links and Show Notes Follow Up Federico attempted Portal mod Brendon’s Portal First Impressions Controller typing - signs of life for Windows handhelds The Latest Portable Gaming News Switch 2: analysts predict $400+ price and biggest console launch ever in June Xenoblade Chronicles X hints at Switch 2 performance improvements Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Steam Deck verified Qualcomm launches Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2 chips for gaming handhelds Snapdragon Announcements Next Generation Snapdragon G Series Portfolio Uplevels Handheld Gaming Experiences Retroid Confirms Pocket Classic SoC and Teases a New Handheld OneXSugar The OneXSugar asks what if Nintendo Switch could transform into Nintendo DS The Dual-Screen ONEXSUGAR Debuts at GDC 2025 3DS Emulator Azahar’s First Release Candidate Now Available AYANEO AYANEO Gaming Pad is an 8.3 inch gaming tablet with Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 AYANEO Reveals Pocket S2 and Gaming Pad - Retro Handhelds Topics Decky Framegen - Game compatibility list!

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