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 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU The Vergecast Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/vergecast Decoder with Nilay Patel: https://link.chtbl.com/decoder More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://bit.ly/3P4bJgz