Rumor: ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Replica’ Has Been Showcased By Accessory Maker

At CES 2025, accessory maker Genki unveiled a physical replica of the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a potential glimpse at the console's design. This purportedly accurate replica suggests a larger device than its predecessor, with noticeably bigger Joy-Cons that detach via a sideways pull, hinting at a possible magnetic attachment mechanism, although a secondary locking system is speculated. The right Joy-Con also sports an unlabeled extra button.

Images from the event, circulating online, show this larger Switch 2 replica, its screen size comparable to the Lenovo Legion Go. Genki, however, wasn't showcasing the replica for public consumption. Instead, the company used it to demonstrate upcoming Switch 2 accessories—a planned lineup of eight products encompassing cases, controller accessories, and a dock. The timing of Nintendo's official Switch 2 reveal remains undisclosed.

The appearance of this detailed replica, coupled with the ongoing flurry of Switch 2 rumors and leaks, strongly suggests an imminent official announcement from Nintendo. Anticipation is high among fans, developers, and publishers alike, given the current Switch's age. The replica itself, if genuinely representative of the final product, provides the clearest indication yet of the Switch 2's design and potential features.