This week, Federico and John round up the many new Switch 2 details that have emerged as launch day draws near. Plus, they share two new and interesting handheld rumors from Anbernic and Miyoo and more.

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Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• Nintendo News
• Nintendo warns it may brick Switch systems whose users “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games and services
• The Switch 2 has a handy battery preservation mode
• Most Best Buys will have extra Switch 2 stock on launch day
• New Switch 2 specs show large performance dip in undocked mode
• Nintendo Switch Games with Free Nintendo Switch 2 Updates
• Hori Switch 2 Accessories Include The Console’s First Third-Party Pro Controller
• Nintendo Apologises For Error With Mention Of Switch 2 VRR TV Support
• Steam Deck
• Valve will soon let you know if a game is compatible with your SteamOS device
• Handheld Rumors
• Miyoo ‘Mini’ Flip
• Miyoo Mini Flip
• Blurry Spy Shots of an Anbernic RG Slide
• Could Anbernic Really Be Working on a Modern PSP Go
• Computex is Coming

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