"Nintendo Switch 2 Replica Unveiled by Accessory Maker"

Summary

• Genki showcased a physical replica of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025, hinting at potential design features.
• The alleged Switch 2 design appears larger with Joy-Cons that detach by pulling them to the side.
• Genki created the replica to display future Switch 2 accessories, intending to release eight in total.

New images reportedly show what could be an "exact" physical replica of the Nintendo Switch 2. These images, potentially indicating the design of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, were unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Although Nintendo has not officially revealed the next generation of the Switch hardware, rumors and leaks about the Switch 2 have been flooding in. New information surfaces almost every few days, covering everything from new features of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons to potential games and accessories. Many of these leaks originate from accessory companies, which often receive hardware specifications ahead of time to prepare their products.

One such company, Genki, reportedly showcased a physical replica of the Switch 2 behind closed doors at CES 2025. According to a report from the German-language website Netzwelt, Genki's replica boasts the "exact" dimensions of the Switch 2 hardware and was available for attendees to handle. If accurate, this could be the most detailed representation yet of the final Switch 2 hardware, potentially confirming earlier design leaks.

Accessory Maker Genki Shows Off Replica of Switch 2 Hardware

The photos shared by Netzwelt reveal a supposed Switch 2 design that appears significantly larger than the current Nintendo Switch, featuring a larger screen akin to that of the Lenovo Legion Go, a PC-based gaming handheld. The Joy-Cons on this replica are designed to be detached by pulling them to the side, rather than sliding them up, which might confirm rumors of magnetic attachment for the Switch 2 controllers. However, the report also suggests that a mechanical lock system may still be in place to prevent the Joy-Cons from detaching unintentionally. Additionally, the right Joy-Con on the replica includes an extra button, which was unlabeled.

Genki's purpose in creating the Switch 2 physical replica was to showcase their upcoming Switch 2 cases and accessories to potential customers. Genki plans to launch eight Switch 2 accessories in total, including items for controllers and the Switch 2 dock. They did not, however, disclose any information about Nintendo's planned release or reveal date for the Switch 2.

As rumors and leaks become more concrete, an official reveal of the Switch 2 hardware by Nintendo seems increasingly imminent. The anticipation among fans, game developers, and publishers is palpable, given the age of the current Nintendo Switch.

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