Nintendo fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the Switch 2. A recent leak from accessory manufacturer Genki at CES 2025 has provided new details about the console. According to the leak, the Switch 2 will be slightly larger than the current Switch and Switch OLED models.
This is a new photo I have recieved from a trusted source showing a Switch 2 Dock, featuring visible input and output voltage information (other information obscured).
In addition, I have learned that the Switch 2 ships with a 60W charger for use with the dock. pic.twitter.com/HxGsjaensC
— Laura Kate Dale – Bluesky @LauraKBuzz.bsky.social (@LaurakBuzz) January 7, 2025
It will feature magnetic Joy-Cons and an additional button near the Home button on the right Joy-Con.
Genki now has a page up to sign up for Switch 2 accessories news along with this video https://t.co/hNrX8vclPq pic.twitter.com/uD5qwuEHLg
— Wario64 (@Wario64) January 8, 2025
Genki claims to have eight accessories ready for the Switch 2’s release, which they expect to happen in April 2025. This suggests that an official announcement from Nintendo could be coming very soon.
Genki (who makes gaming accessories for the Switch and other hardware) claims the Switch 2 will launch in April. It also claims their Switch 2 mockup is based on a real Switch 2.
They also say the optical sensor on the Joy-Con is a new feature of the Switch 2 but doesn't know… pic.twitter.com/XulMOgHa7d
— Wario64 (@Wario64) January 8, 2025
Magnetic Joy-Cons and larger size
In addition to the leak from Genki, journalists at CES also spotted a life-sized model of the Switch 2 behind closed doors. They were able to hold the model and take pictures, confirming the larger size and the ability to decouple the Joy-Cons sideways.
Until this morning I was ~50% sure Switch 2 would be officially revealed this month
I am now 99% sure Switch 2 will be officially revealed this month
— Nintendeal (@Nintendeal) January 7, 2025
Another leak from consultant Laura Kate Dale has revealed that the Switch 2 will require a new charger due to voltage differences. The input voltage on the Switch 2 dock is listed as 20V, compared to 15V on the original Switch dock. The Switch 2 is expected to ship with a new 60W charger.
With so many leaks coming out, it seems that Nintendo’s normally tight security has been breached. Fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement from the company, which could come as early as this week.
