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Is Genki's alleged mockup of the upcoming Switch 2 a real leak or a publicity stunt gone awry? Here's what we found.

The Switch 2 mockup boasts a sleek matte black design, larger magnetic Joy-Cons, a mystery sensor, an extra USB-C port, and a sturdier kickstand. Nothing is official until Nintendo announces it, but we should hear something official from Nintendo in the coming weeks.

At CES 2025, accessory maker Genki is showing off what it claims to be an accurate replica of Nintendo’s unannounced Switch 2 console.

Nintendo isn’t officially at CES, but it might have stolen the show anyway: accessories-maker Genki brought a 3D-printed mockup of what it says is Nintendo’s Switch successor, and we got to hold it and take some high-resolution pictures.

Nintendo’s ongoing refusal to announce the Switch 2 has reached the point of being downright absurd. As leaks continue apace, we’re piecing together the unacknowledged console like a jigsaw puzzle, rapidly leaving Nintendo with nothing else to say but,

The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviews Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device At this point, Nintendo Switch 2 is the worst-kept secret in gaming.

Nintendo has commented on the various Switch 2 mockups and photos that have leaked in recent days, insisting they are not official.

While Nintendo hasn't revealed the Switch 2, CES 2025 saw many companies announce their entry into, or updates for, the handheld PC space. Lenovo announced the Legion Go S as the world's first non-Valve handheld PC, while Acer revealed its ginormous Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 handhelds. Atari also announced its new Gamestation Go handheld console.

Accessory makers like Genki are showing off a dummy unit of the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its official release in the coming months. Read on!