NPC: Next Portable Console

Odin 3: Big Screen, Bigger Battery

October 27, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week on NPC, Ayn reveals more about the Odin 3, AYANEO delays some handhelds, Retroid gets into Linux, and Microsoft makes a cute little controller.Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, Federico and John share their videogame handheld needs and wants.Also available on YouTube here.Links and Show NotesAYN Odin 3 PortalAYN reveals Odin 3 Portal specs, including a 9,000mAh battery and larger gripsAYANEO Shipping UpdatesAYANEO updates Pocket Advance and Pocket Block shipping while delaying Pocket Micro 2RetroidRetroid Announces Linux Support for Pocket 6, Nova, and Duo HandheldsDual Screen Handhelds and FrontendsSocket Frontend Finally Gets Dual Screen Handheld SupportCocoon Shell Beta 2.1 Brings Big Upgrades to Dual Screen HandheldsPorts, Decompilations, and PreservationZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mac port runs at 90 fps, topping Switch 2 and PC rivalControllersXbox announces a $49.99 Nano Controller launching November 4Subscribe to NPC XLNPC 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 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/NextPortableConsoleLeave Feedback for John and FedericoNPC Feedback FormCreditsShow Art: Silvia Gatta Music: Will LaPorteFollow Us OnlineOn the WebMacStories.netFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

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