The Vergecast Picking the perfect portable console
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Jul 16, 2024 
Joining David Pierce are Alex Cranz, a consumer tech expert, Sean Hollister, a gaming electronics journalist, and Victoria Song, a wearable tech reporter. They dive into the best portable gaming consoles, scrutinizing devices like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, and tackle connectivity issues. Victoria shares insights on smart glasses, testing their audio quality and comparing models like Razer’s Anzu and Amazon's Echo Frames. The group blends humor with tech-savvy discussions, exploring the future of gaming and audio innovations.
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David's Gaming Habits
- David Pierce mostly plays sports games and wants a handheld console.
- He travels more and wants to play games outside his desk area.
Steam Deck Recommendation
- Get a Steam Deck if you want a handheld console.
- It's the best option despite some compatibility issues.
FIFA 24 on Steam Deck
- FIFA 24 has compatibility issues with Steam Deck due to EA's anti-cheat system.
- It might involve some Linux tweaking and online play is affected.