This week, Brendon, John, and Federico analyze the latest Nintendo Direct and what it reveals about the Switch 2’s rumored June launch. Then the trio dissects the many questions that Nintendo’s upcoming Virtual Game Cards system raises, explores the features of the Nintendo Today app, and debate the reported three-phase launch strategy for the next console. In the latest handheld news, they also cover the latest EmuDeck update, AYA NEO’s confounding mini PC, and an intriguing foldable from Huawei that’s perfect for DS emulation.

Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• EmuDeck 2.4 launches, with support for new emulators, improved BIOS checkers and more
• Update AYANEO AM01S mini PC has a retro design, a 4 inch flip-up display, and AMD Strix Point inside
• Huawei Pura X
• Huawei Pura X launched, a foldable phone with 1610 widescreen
• Huawei’s new flip phone is weirdly wide
• Nintendo’s Switch 2 Launch Plans
• Insider Gaming Nintendo Switch 2 expected June 2025, launch to have 3-phase plan
• Nintendo’s “3-Phase Launch Plan” for Switch 2 - Wavelengths
• Also, Best Buy says preorders for Switch 2 open on April 2nd
• Nintendo’s March 27, 2025 Direct

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