Picking the perfect portable console | The Vergecast

Today on the flagship podcast of nose bridge microphones:

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.

Victoria Song joins the show to test out the microphones on a bunch of smart glasses and headsets.

Later, David answers a question from the Vergecast Hotline.

The Steam Deck wasn’t born ready, but it’s ready now: https://www.theverge.com/23513517/steam-deck-long-term-test-valve

Nintendo Switch OLED review: screentime: https://www.theverge.com/games/22711889/nintendo-switch-oled-review

Sony PlayStation Portal review: flawed but fun: https://www.theverge.com/24012547/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-remote-player-ps5-chiaki-review

Asus ROG Ally updated review: it’s a bit better now: https://www.theverge.com/23719210/asus-rog-ally-review

This amazing knockoff GBA SP comes stuffed with software piracy.: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24177983/this-amazing-knockoff-gba-sp-comes-stuffed-with-software-piracy

Razer’s new Anzu smart glasses break from the pack with truly wireless audio: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/4/22314474/razer-anzu-smart-glasses-announced-pricing-features-release-date

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses actually make the future look cool: https://www.theverge.com/23922425/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-review

Amazon’s latest Echo Frames are more style than substance: https://www.theverge.com/23989893/amazon-echo-frames-review-alexa-carrera-cruiser-smart-glasses

Meta Quest 3 review: almost the one we've been waiting for: https://www.theverge.com/23906313/meta-quest-3-review-vr-mixed-reality-headset

Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not: https://www.theverge.com/24054862/apple-vision-pro-review-vr-ar-headset-features-price

North Focals glasses review: a $600 smartwatch for your face

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and bathroom renovation update
01:06 Gaming hardware conundrum
04:03 Steam Deck vs. Alternatives
33:34 Final Decision and setup tips
37:45 Wearables microphone test
40:18 Razer Anzu smart glasses mic test
47:03 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses mic test
51:06 Meta Quest 3 mic test
56:15 Apple Vision Pro mic test
59:13 Comparing AirPods and smart glasses
01:05:04 Vergecast Hotline: future of smart glasses

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