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 might indicate the design of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, were unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Although Nintendo has yet to officially reveal the next generation of the Switch hardware, rumors and leaks about it have been flooding in. Nearly every few days, new information surfaces about the hardware, from potential features of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons to anticipated Switch 2 games and accessories. Many of these leaks originate from accessory companies, which typically gain early access to hardware specs to design and prepare their products.

One such company, Genki, reportedly revealed a physical replica of the Switch 2 behind closed doors at CES 2025, according to a report from the German-language website Netzwelt. 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, potentially confirming other design leaks from previous weeks.

Accessory Maker Genki Shows Off Replica of Switch 2 Hardware

Photos shared by Netzwelt reveal a supposed Switch 2 design that seems 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 appear designed to be detached by pulling them to the side, rather than sliding them up, which could confirm rumors about the Switch 2 controllers featuring magnetic attachment. However, the report also speculates that a mechanical lock system might be in place to prevent the Joy-Cons from detaching unintentionally. The right Joy-Con also features an additional unlabeled button.

The report details Genki's purpose behind creating the Switch 2 physical replica. Instead of showing it publicly before an official Nintendo reveal, Genki used 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 Nintendo's planned release or reveal date for the Switch 2.

With increasingly concrete rumors and leaks, Nintendo may not be far from officially unveiling the Switch 2 hardware. Fans, game developers, and publishers are eagerly anticipating the announcement, given the age of the current Nintendo Switch.