NPC: Next Portable Console

This week, we have lots of smartphone gaming news, console mods, a first peek at the future of Windows handheld gaming, and more. Plus, John shares his first impressions of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro, while Brendon digs into OG hardware with the Nintendo DSi and Sony PSP.

Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• iOS Gaming News:
• Pokémon TCG Pocket
• Nintendo Music
• Console Mods:
• PS4 turned into a handheld
• Xbox handheld
• Other Handheld News:
• Anbernic RG ARC XX rumors
• Ayn Odin Portal Indiegogo campaign launched
• Ayaneo EVO and Pocket DMG delayed by a few weeks but the Pocket Micro shipped.
• Next-Gen Windows Handhelds:
• AMD’s Ryzen Z2 chips could bring Strix Point graphics to handhelds in 2025 (Updated)
• OneXFly F1 Pro Unveiled with 144Hz OLED, Ryzen Power, and ‘Zero Drift’ Sticks
• Smartphone gaming
• Asus ROG Phone 9 is coming on November 19 (gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite) - Liliputing
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor featuring Oryon CPU cores and next-gen Adreno graphics
• 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
• Apple rumored to be working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games
• Netflix is laying off gaming staff

New Handhelds

• John covers the Ayaneo Pocket Micro
• Brendon has a new matte black Nintendo DSi and modded Sony PSP
• DSi Guide to modding the DSi
• Also mentioned:
• Kit & Krysta YouTube channel
• PXPlay app
• Other games mentioned:
• Soma Bringer
• Brave Story: New Traveler
• Call of Duty Black Ops 6

Credits

Show Art: Brendon Bigley
Music: Will LaPorte

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