Nintendo is about to release the next-generation Nintendo Switch game console, which has not been officially named. However, hardware accessory supplier Genki recently displayed a model called “Switch 2” at CES 2025. Foreign media IGN tweeted to share real-life photos of the scene. , almost consistent with the rumored appearance specifications.
IGN today (9th) marked the video provided by the official account of the United States Air Force @usairforce on X (formerly Twitter), saying it is “the clearest possible appearance of Nintendo Switch 2 we have seen so far.”
The white model machine was displayed at Genki’s CES booth. The “Switch 2” is 10.5 inches long (about 26 centimeters shorter than the RTX 5090), 4.5 inches wide, and 0.5 inches thick. The screen is exactly the rumored 8 inches, full machine size. Both are larger than the current Switch OLED (length 9.5 inches, width 4 inches, thickness 0.5 inches, screen 7 inches).
This is our best look yet as to what the Nintendo Switch 2 could be! #ces2025 Presented by @usairforce pic.twitter.com/4rqaNYqSVf
— IGN (@IGN) January 9, 2025
The video shows this Switch 2 model. The Joy-Con handles on both sides are magnetically designed and equipped with buttons for detachment. As mentioned in previous reports, there is a second USB-C port on the top of the fuselage, which can be used for charging. , and may be able to connect other devices (not yet verified).
IGN cited a report from French media Numerama and wrote that Genki said that the optical sensor of Joy-Con is indeed a new feature of this new console, but it is not known what the mysterious “C” key on the right Joy-Con is for. Rumors say Said it had to do with the camera.
Genki insists that the Switch 2 model is based on the actual product. Since they are not working directly with Nintendo, they can show off the accessories in advance at CES without violating any confidentiality terms. Genki also said that Nintendo will release Switch 2 in April this year, and 8 accessories developed by it will be launched simultaneously with the console.
VIDEO — The Nintendo Switch 2 previewed at #CES2025.
Props maker Genki says he owns the real console and displays a 3D model + accessories.
Details here: https://t.co/5LDlnR2zC1 pic.twitter.com/IJ6taQggIQ
— Numerama (@Numerama) January 8, 2025
At present, Nintendo has only confirmed that the undisclosed new console will be backwards compatible with the original Switch games and support the Nintendo Switch Online service. It is expected to be officially released before the end of March 2025. As for the release date, it will not be launched this fiscal year. It will be at the earliest It will not be available until April 2025.
