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, which may indicate the design of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, come from the ongoing 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Although Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the next generation of Switch hardware, rumors and leaks about it have been proliferating rapidly. Seemingly every few days, new information emerges about the new hardware, whether it's details about the Switch 2 Joy-Cons or potential games and accessories. Many of these leaks originate from accessory companies, which often receive access to hardware specs ahead of release to design and prepare their products.
One such company is Genki, which, according to a report from the German-language website Netzwelt, revealed a physical replica of the Switch 2 behind closed doors at CES 2025. Genki claims the replica has the "exact" dimensions of the Switch 2 hardware, allowing attendees to hold and feel it. If accurate, this could be the most substantial representation yet of the final Switch 2 hardware and potentially confirm other recent Switch 2 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 comparable to that of the Lenovo Legion Go, a PC-based gaming handheld. The Joy-Cons seem designed to detach by pulling them to the side, rather than sliding them up, which could confirm rumors that the Switch 2 controllers will feature magnetic attachment. However, the report also speculates that a mechanical lock system may still be in place to prevent the Joy-Cons from detaching unintentionally. The right Joy-Con also includes an additional button, which was unlabeled on the replica.
The report further details Genki's intention behind creating the Switch 2 physical replica. Rather than displaying it publicly before an official Nintendo reveal, Genki created the replica to showcase to potential customers their planned Switch 2 cases and accessories. Genki plans to release eight total Switch 2 accessories, including items for controllers and the Switch 2 dock. Genki did not provide any information about when Nintendo plans to release or reveal the Switch 2.
With new rumors and leaks becoming increasingly concrete, Nintendo may soon conduct an official reveal of the Switch 2 hardware. Fans are eagerly anticipating this, considering the age of the current Nintendo Switch, as are game developers and publishers alike.
