December 3rd 2024.
It seems like a simple leak from China may actually hold some significant information about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. As more leaked images emerge, it seems to confirm previous speculations about the size of the new console.
Unfortunately, it looks like fans will have to wait until 2025 for the official unveiling of the Switch 2, which only adds to their desperation for any kind of information. Just recently, a video of the new Joy-Cons, rumored to have magnetic capabilities and a new trigger, surfaced online. And now, even more images have been shared, this time of accessories like a carry case and screen protectors.
These new images, obtained from a Chinese e-commerce site called Alibaba, seem to be selling accessories for the Switch 2 already. The carry case even has a logo for the Switch 2, although it is most likely not official as it looks like a simple edit of the current Switch logo with a "2" added on. Thankfully, users on the Famiboards forums have compiled these images for easier viewing.
Looking at the images, the carry case appears to have a similar shape to the original Switch, suggesting that the Switch 2 will have a similar design. Its measurements of 290mm x 135mm x 45mm also align with previous rumors. In comparison, an alleged prototype for the Switch 2 had measurements of 270mm x 115mm x 14mm, indicating that the new model may be slightly thicker than the current one.
Moving on to the screen protector, it is visibly larger than the one for the current Switch, further supporting the speculation that the Switch 2 will have an 8-inch screen instead of the original 6.2-inch screen. It may seem unusual for Nintendo to stick with a similar design for a console successor, but it would make sense for them to play it safe with the Switch 2. After all, the Switch's success can be attributed to its dual purpose as a home console and handheld device, and completely changing the design may confuse their loyal audience and lead to a repeat of the Wii U situation.
So far, the only confirmed details about the Switch 2 from Nintendo are that it will have online services and be compatible with older games. While there is a small possibility of the console being teased at The Game Awards next week, it is more likely that Nintendo will save any announcements for their own showcase next year. Or, they may surprise us with a random announcement video on a Thursday this month, as they have been known to do in the past.
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