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 (CES) in Las Vegas.

Although Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the next generation of the Switch hardware, rumors and leaks about it have been steadily increasing. Nearly every few days, a new rumor emerges, providing details about features such as the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, potential games, and accessories. Many of these leaks originate from accessory companies that typically receive early access or hardware specifications to prepare their products for launch.

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, claimed to have the "exact" dimensions of the Switch 2 hardware, was available for attendees to hold and feel. If accurate, this 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 seems significantly larger than the current Nintendo Switch, with a larger screen comparable to that of the Lenovo Legion Go, a PC-based gaming handheld. The Joy-Cons appear 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 same report also speculates that a mechanical lock system may still be in place to keep the Joy-Cons from detaching unintentionally. The right Joy-Con also features 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 their 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 disclose any information about when Nintendo plans to release or reveal the Switch 2.

With new rumors and leaks looking increasingly concrete, Nintendo may not be far from conducting an official reveal of the Switch 2 hardware. Fans, game developers, and publishers are eagerly anticipating this next step, considering the age of the current Nintendo Switch.