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Jul 2024
1h 18m

Picking the perfect portable console

The Verge
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Today on the flagship podcast of nose bridge microphones:  03:10 - The Verge’s David Pierce enlists help from Alex Cranz and Sean Hollister to figure out the best gadget setup for his handheld gaming needs.  The Steam Deck wasn’t born ready, but it’s ready now Nintendo Switch OLED review: screentime Sony PlayStation Portal review: flawed but fun Asus ROG ... Show More
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