Podcast Rewind: Handheld Gaming Truths, Just a Little Formula 1, and a Hulu Hack

This week, a quick tour of Nintendo’s latest Direct, more details emerge about the Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory, the Steam Machine and other hardware is delayed, Anbernic goes out on a limb, AYANEO steps on a rake, and the Odin 2 rides off into the sunset.

On NPC XL, Federico is choosing between Switch 2 controllers, and Brendon receives an unexpected gift.

Comfort Zone

Matt wants to do an AI check-in, Chris serves a master class on getting started with 3D printing, and Niléane is away, so the dads talk a little Formula 1… just a little.

On Cozy Zone, Chris gets a brand glow up!

MacStories Unwind

This week, Super Bowl traditions, Federico’s very hungry plumber, some High Potential follow-up, and the latest season of Shrinking.

NPC, Episode 67, ‘The RG Vita Is a PSP (and Other Handheld Truths)’ Show Notes

Follow-Up

Nintendo actually showed me the Virtual Boy

Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy is more fun to look at than to play

Stephen Totilo on Bluesky

The Latest Portable Gaming News

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.5.2026

Anbernic Announces RG VITA and RG VITA Pro Handhelds

AYANEO’s Latest QA Slip Means A Free Pocket Air Mini For Buyers

AYN is Sunsetting The Odin 2

Subscribe to NPC XL

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Comfort Zone, Episode 87, ‘I’m Holding Up Poop’ Show Notes

Things Discussed

Two wolves

Claude Code

OpenClaw

Bambu Lab A1 (and A1 mini)

Gridfinity

MakerWorld

Printables

Thangs

Cozy Zone

For even more from the Comfort Zone crew, you can subscribe to Cozy Zone. Cozy Zone is a weekly bonus episode of Comfort Zone where Matt, Niléane, and Chris invite listeners to join them in the Cozy Zone where they’ll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share all their great (and not so great) takes on tech. You can subscribe to Cozy Zone for $5 per month here or $50 per year here.

MacStories Unwind, ‘Pizza, Marmalade Mysteries, and a Hulu Hack’ Show Notes

Links and Show Notes

Super Bowl LX

High Potential

‘High Potential’ Season 2 Ratings Hit Their Highest Level So Far

Shrinking on Apple TV

Unwind Deal

🥋 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is just $4.99 in the TV app.

Marvel’s epic martial arts adventure introducing a new hero is a steal at $4.99.

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