by Federico Viticci, John Voorhees, Brendon Bigley
NPC is a podcast about one of the hottest corners of the gaming world: portable hardware. Every other week, Federico Viticci, John Voorhees, and Brendon Bigley cover portable gaming news and share their experiences with everything from the simplest retro gaming handhelds to cutting-edge handheld PCs.
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April 15, 2025
<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Links and Show Notes</strong></p> <p><strong>The Latest Portable Gaming News</strong></p> <p><strong>Topics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Central Perk</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.brooklynperkcoffee.com/">Brooklyn Perk Coffee</a></li> </ul> <li>Frame Rates</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Nintendo-Switch-2-Welcome-Tour-2789271.html"> Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Nintendo Switch 2 games Games</a></li> </ul> <li>Switch 2</li> <ul> <li>U.S. pre-order’s postponed due to tariffs.</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.theverge.com/nintendo/643277/nintendo-switch-2-price-tariffs-doug-bowser-interview"> Nintendo boss on Switch 2 and tariffs: ‘we are actively assessing what the impact may be’</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/556379/us-console-supply-stockpile-vietnam-tariffs"> Nintendo diverts Switch 2 shipping from China to Vietnam for US buyers</a></li> </ul> <li>Accessories</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/0MvkSVs8f_w">Switch 2 GameCube Controller</a></li> <li><a href= "https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en/piranha-plant-camera-for-nintendo-switch-2-000000000010016155?srsltid=AfmBOorZyXbTQcI0hnPYfPvhLWwHugMU9uioB9vDcSZxET5PTTxAgM-C"> Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2</a></li> </ul> <li>More Switch 2 Details</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.ign.com/articles/our-big-nintendo-switch-2-interview-with-nintendo-of-americas-bill-trinen"> Our Big Nintendo Switch 2 Interview with Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-switch-2s-full-reveal-analysed-how-powerful-is-nintendos-new-hardware"> Switch 2’s full reveal analysed how powerful is Nintendo’s new hardware and is DLSS being used</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mqg-HlVdnE">More Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2</a></li> <li><a href= "https://kotaku.com/switch-2-joy-cons-no-hall-effect-stick-drift-nintendo-1851775099"> Switch 2 Joy-Con Don’t Have Drift Resistant Hall Effect Sticks</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/04/deltarune-will-have-exclusive-mouse-mode-content-on-switch-2"> Deltarune Will Have Exclusive ‘Mouse Mode’ Content On Switch 2</a></li> </ul> <li>What is a Console Exclusive Anymore?</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.theverge.com/news/645303/hades-2-launch-nintendo-switch-consoles"> Hades II will launch first for consoles on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2</a></li> </ul> <li>Game Key Cards</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/554236/switch-2-game-key-card-digital-account-console-lock"> Switch 2 game-key cards won’t be account- or console-locked</a></li> <li><a href= "https://wavelengths.online/posts/has-nintendo-earned-this-level-of-confidence"> 📹 Has Nintendo Earned This Level of Confidence</a></li> </ul> <li>Retroid Flip 2 First Looks</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOIK1aPWOrg">Retroid Pocket Flip 2 First Look, Powerful Clamshell AMOLED Handheld!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkZUQGMK3Xc">Retroid Pocket Flip 2 FIRST LOOK</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBvZp1hqMC0">Retroid Pocket Flip 2 Console-Like</a></li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to NPC XL</strong></p> <p>NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole</p> <p><strong>Credits</strong></p> <p>Show Art: <a href="https://brendonbigley.com/">Brendon Bigley</a><br /> Music: <a href="https://www.peachmgzn.com/will-laporte">Will LaPorte</a></p> <p><strong>Follow Us Online</strong></p> <p><strong>On the Web</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/">MacStories.net</a></li> <li><a href= "https://wavelengths.online/">Wavelengths.online</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us on Mastodon</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mastodon.macstories.net/@npc">NPC</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci">Federico</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees">John</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@[email protected]">Brendon</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us on Bluesky</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= 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April 4, 2025
<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://macaudio.com/macstories">Rogue Amoeba</a>: 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.</p> <p><strong>Links and Show Notes</strong></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Switch 2</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specs/">Nintendo Switch 2 – Technical Specs</a></li> <li>Switch 2 is powered by a “<a href= "https://www.polygon.com/analysis/509874/nintendo-switch-2-specs-hardware-screen-size">custom processor made by Nvidia</a>.”</li> <li><a href= "https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/551614/nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards"> Game Key Cards</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.theverge.com/news/637833/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-details"> New Pro controller</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-16-nintendo-switch-2-part-2/"> The Pro Controller grips are based on the GameCube controller</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402229347/en/Nintendo-Switch-2-Launches-June-5-at-%24449.99-Bringing-New-Forms-of-Game-Communication-to-Life"> Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99, Bringing New Forms of Game Communication to Life</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.theverge.com/nintendo/641559/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-gameplay-requirements"> Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers The Verge</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/551155/camera-usb-c-specs-details-price"> Nintendo Switch 2 camera available at launch, or you can use your own Polygon</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/">Nintendo Switch 2 – How to Buy – Official Site</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to NPC XL</strong></p> <p>NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole</p> <p><strong>Credits</strong></p> <p>Show Art: <a href="https://brendonbigley.com/">Brendon Bigley</a><br /> Music: <a href="https://www.peachmgzn.com/will-laporte">Will LaPorte</a></p> <p><strong>Follow Us Online</strong></p> <p><strong>On the Web</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/">MacStories.net</a></li> <li><a href= "https://wavelengths.online/">Wavelengths.online</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us on Mastodon</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mastodon.macstories.net/@npc">NPC</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci">Federico</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees">John</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@[email protected]">Brendon</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us on Bluesky</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/npc.macstories.net">NPC</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net">MacStories</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net">Federico Viticci</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.net">John Voorhees</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online">Brendon Bigley</a></li> </ul> <p>Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/</p>
April 1, 2025
<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Links and Show Notes</strong></p> <p><strong>The Latest Portable Gaming News</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://overkill.wtf/emudeck-2-4-launch/">EmuDeck 2.4 launches, with support for new emulators, improved BIOS checkers and more</a></li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://liliputing.com/update-ayaneo-am01s-mini-pc-has-a-retro-design-a-4-inch-flip-up-display-and-amd-strix-point-inside/"> Update AYANEO AM01S mini PC has a retro design, a 4 inch flip-up display, and AMD Strix Point inside</a></li> </ul> <li>Huawei Pura X</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-pura-x-launched-a-vertical-foldable-phone-with-1610-widescreen/"> Huawei Pura X launched, a foldable phone with 1610 widescreen</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.theverge.com/news/633159/huawei-pura-x-flip-phone-wide-1610-aspect-ratio-harmonyos-next"> Huawei’s new flip phone is weirdly wide</a></li> </ul> <li>Nintendo’s Switch 2 Launch Plans</li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://mynintendonews.com/2025/03/25/insider-gaming-nintendo-switch-2-expected-june-2025-launch-to-have-3-phase-plan/"> Insider Gaming Nintendo Switch 2 expected June 2025, launch to have 3-phase plan</a></li> <li><a href= "https://wavelengths.online/posts/nintendos-3-phase-launch-plan-for-switch-2"> Nintendo’s “3-Phase Launch Plan” for Switch 2 - Wavelengths</a></li> <li>Also, <a href= "https://blog.bestbuy.ca/video-games/nintendo-switch-2-announced-launching-in-2025"> Best Buy says preorders for Switch 2 open on April 2nd</a></li> </ul> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/live/9OqoRxXUjGA?feature=shared">Nintendo’s March 27, 2025 Direct</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to NPC XL</strong></p> <p>NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can subscribe <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Credits</strong></p> <p>Show Art: <a href="https://brendonbigley.com/">Brendon Bigley</a><br /> Music: <a href="https://www.peachmgzn.com/will-laporte">Will LaPorte</a></p> <p><strong>Follow Us Online</strong></p> <p><strong>On the Web</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/">MacStories.net</a></li> <li><a href= "https://wavelengths.online/">Wavelengths.online</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us on Mastodon</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mastodon.macstories.net/@npc">NPC</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci">Federico</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees">John</a></li> <li><a href= "https://mastodon.macstories.net/@[email protected]">Brendon</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us on Bluesky</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/npc.macstories.net">NPC</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net">MacStories</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net">Federico Viticci</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.net">John Voorhees</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online">Brendon Bigley</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/">Affiliate Linking Policy</a></p>
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