Accessory Maker Leaks Potential Nintendo Switch 2 Design

At CES 2025, Genki unveiled a physical Nintendo Switch 2 replica, offering insights into its potential design. This purported replica suggests a larger console than its predecessor, with side-detaching Joy-Cons—a departure from the current sliding mechanism. The larger screen size is comparable to the Lenovo Legion Go.

The replica, reportedly matching the Switch 2's exact dimensions, was showcased privately to potential business partners. Genki, aiming to launch eight Switch 2 accessories, used the model to demonstrate compatibility. Images reveal an additional, unlabeled button on the right Joy-Con, and suggest magnetic attachment, possibly supplemented by a mechanical lock to prevent accidental detachment.

While Nintendo remains silent on the Switch 2's official release, the influx of leaks, particularly from accessory manufacturers like Genki who receive early access to specifications, points towards an imminent official announcement. The anticipation is high among fans, developers, and publishers alike, given the current Switch's age. This Genki replica provides the most substantial visual evidence yet of the upcoming console's design.