January 8th 2025.
It seems that the floodgates have opened and the successor to Nintendo's Switch is making waves at CES in Las Vegas. An accessory company has come forward claiming to have insider information on the highly anticipated console's launch date.
While there has been no official confirmation from Nintendo about the next console, leaks have been pouring in, giving us a pretty good idea of what to expect. We've already seen videos of the Joy-Cons, which seem to have a magnetic feature, and numerous images of the console and dock. There have also been rumors that the controllers may function like a computer mouse. And now, at CES, more evidence has emerged.
According to reports, an accessory company called Genki is showcasing a replica of the Nintendo Switch 2 behind closed doors at the tech event. They are also claiming to have insider information on the console's launch window. The mock-up is being used to demonstrate eight accessories that Genki has in store for the new console including controllers and a docking station. It is said that the replica is based on a final unit of the console, which Genki claims to have.
According to a hands-on report by French publication Numerama, the replica of the Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original and has a second USB-C port on the top, which aligns with previous leaks. The report also mentions that Genki's accessories for the Switch 2 will be released in April, a date that has been rumored before.
But the big question is, are these leaked images of the Joy-Cons the real deal? According to a hands-on report by Netzwelt, the Joy-Cons are removed from the dummy console by pulling them from the side instead of sliding upwards like on the original Switch. This could be because of the rumored magnetic feature. A video by X showcasing the Genki replica also reveals how the Joy-Cons attach to the console. It seems to have a back pedal as a release mechanism. One of the mock-ups even has a plastic flap wrapping around the controllers, but this is probably because it is a 3D print and doesn't have the magnetic functionality.
The Genki replica also reveals the mysterious new button on the right Joy-Con, which has already sparked a lot of discussion. However, in this version, it is not labeled as the 'C' button like in previous leaks. There are also images of an optical sensor inside the Joy-Con, which could be related to the rumored mouse-like functionality.
After these reports surfaced, Genki has released a full video of the Switch 2 replica on their website. The video showcases the console mock-up, a circular dock, and charging stations for the Joy-Con controllers. Interestingly, the Joy-Cons in the video have colored joysticks in baby blue and orange, the same color scheme that was leaked previously.
Some may wonder why Genki hasn't been sued for releasing all this information, but it turns out that they are not an official partner with Nintendo. Therefore, they are not bound by any contracts and can showcase their accessories in advance. This may also be the case with other companies, such as Dbrand, who claimed to have insider information last month. But, despite all the leaks, it's unlikely that Nintendo is upset about these companies spoiling some of their secrets.
Looking at the high-quality replica and considering all the leaks that have been circulating, it's hard not to believe that this is at least close to the final design. If the Switch 2 is indeed set to launch in April, then Nintendo will have to make an announcement very soon. Many are expecting a reveal sometime this month.
So, is this the highly anticipated Switch 2? We'll have to wait for an official announcement to be sure. In the meantime, you can share your thoughts with us via email, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. And for an easier way to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features, you can use our Submit Stuff page.
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