NPC: Next Portable Console We Are All Vita People
Jun 3, 2024
In this podcast, Federico, John, and Brendon discuss handheld gaming origins, share their setups, and reminisce about their portable gaming histories. They talk about Game Boys, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Vita, and other consoles. They also share personal stories, mention popular games, and explore the evolution of portable gaming.
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Brendon's Handheld History
- Brendon Bigley's first handheld was a Game Boy Pocket, primarily to play Pokémon.
- He later explored emulation, starting with his dad showing him an NES emulator on their Gateway computer.
Emulator Magic
- Seeing an emulator for the first time can be transformative, especially at a young age.
- It makes playing older games on modern computers feel almost magical.
Lost Levels Summer
- Brendon Bigley spent a summer beating Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels without save states.
- This experience, enabled by emulation, became a memorable story among his friends.