Nintendo Comments on Latest Switch 2 Leak

Nintendo Responds to CES 2025 Switch 2 Leaks: "Not Official"

Nintendo has issued an uncommon statement regarding the recent flurry of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks stemming from CES 2025. A company representative confirmed that the circulating images are not official Nintendo materials, citing Nintendo's absence from this year's CES. This brief comment, while seemingly obvious, represents a rare public acknowledgement of leaks by the typically tight-lipped company.

The Switch 2 has been the subject of numerous leaks since late 2024, a period coinciding with reports of the console entering mass production. Accessory manufacturer Genki's display of a purported Switch 2 replica at CES 2025 further fueled speculation, with images quickly spreading across social media.

In response to an inquiry from the Sankei Shimbun, Nintendo directly addressed these leaks, stating that the Genki replica is "not official." The company emphasized its non-participation in CES 2025, thereby clarifying that any Switch 2 imagery originating from the event lacks official endorsement.

Genki's Replica: Accurate or Not?

While Nintendo refrained from commenting on the accuracy of Genki's replica, its design aligns with previous leaks and rumors. The most notable difference from the original Switch is the addition of a new button, resembling the left Joy-Con's capture button, located below the right Joy-Con's home button and labeled "C." Its function remains undisclosed.

Genki CEO Eddie Tsai, while unable to shed light on the "C" button's purpose, offered additional details. He suggested that the Switch 2's Joy-Cons will utilize magnetic attachment instead of the sliding rails of the original, and that they may function as a mouse—a claim supported by other sources.

Nintendo's previous statements indicate a planned Switch 2 reveal within fiscal year 2024 (ending March 31, 2025). With approximately 80 days remaining, anticipation remains high. Retail availability is not expected before the second quarter of 2025, and the rumored price point sits around $399.