Accessory Maker Unveils 'Nintendo Switch 2 Replica'

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 could indicate what the successor to the Nintendo Switch will look like, come from the ongoing 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Although Nintendo itself has yet to officially unveil the next generation of the Switch hardware, rumors and leaks about it have been flooding in. Nearly every few days, a new rumor provides additional information about the new hardware, whether it's about a new feature of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons or potential Switch 2 games and accessories. Many leaks originate from accessory companies, which usually receive access or 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. The replica, which Genki claimed has the "exact" dimensions of the Switch 2 hardware, was available for attendees to hold and feel. If accurate, the replica could be the most substantial representation yet of the final Switch 2 hardware, potentially confirming other Switch 2 design leaks from previous weeks.

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 are designed to be detached by pulling them to the side, rather than sliding them up, potentially confirming 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 had no label on the replica.

The report details Genki's intention behind creating the Switch 2 physical replica. Rather than showing it publicly before an official Nintendo reveal, Genki created the replica to showcase to potential customers for Genki's planned Switch 2 cases and accessories. Genki plans to release eight total Switch 2 accessories, including 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 not be far from conducting an official reveal of the Switch 2 hardware. Fans are eagerly anticipating it, considering the age of the current Nintendo Switch, as are game developers and publishers alike.