About this podcast

In this episode of The Vergecast, host David Pierce tackles his personal gaming dilemma: choosing the perfect portable console. He enlists the help of fellow Verge experts Alex Cranz and Sean Hollister to navigate the world of handheld gaming, debating the merits of devices like the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch OLED, Sony PlayStation Portal, and Asus ROG Ally. Later in the show, Victoria Song joins to conduct a comprehensive microphone test of various smart glasses and headsets, including Razer Anzu, Ray-Ban Meta, Meta Quest 3, and Apple Vision Pro, comparing their audio performance to AirPods. The episode concludes with a listener question from the Vergecast Hotline about the future of smart glasses, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to upgrade their tech.