Nintendo debunks “unofficial” Switch 2 leaks

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Switch 2.So far, Nintendo has only confirmed that its new console will be announced before the end of the current financial year (which ends March 31) and will be compatible with existing Switch titles.However, over the past few weeks, a number of leaked photos have been shared online, showcasing a bigger, more powerful version of the Nintendo Switch.

Then at tech showcase CES, accessory maker Genki revealed a range of products reportedly designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and displayed what it called an accurate recreation of the new console.Employees from the company also told journalists that the Switch 2 would be released in April (via VGC).La Nintendo Switch 2 s'invite au #CES2025 avec plusieurs accessoiristes qui viennent exhiber une maquette de la console et de ses accessoires.

Genki, avec qui j'ai pu discuter, affirme posséder une vraie Switch 2. Article et vidéo demain sur @Numerama. pic.twitter.com/9HS7Iu5zn0— Nicolas Lellouche (@LelloucheNico) January 8, 2025In a rare statement, a representative from Nintendo has said the leaked images are “not official” (via Sankei) while a journalist at CES has claimed Nintendo has started legal proceedings against Genki (via The Game Post).“They told me that Nintendo had already sent lawyers their way.

But Genki has nothing to worry about because they’ve never signed any papers with Nintendo, no confidentiality agreement, no NDA.