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Nintendo Denies Switch 2 Rumors, Genki Patent Confounds

by Finn Feb 24,2025

Nintendo Denies Genki's Switch 2 Showcase Claims

Nintendo Denies Switch 2 Showcase Rumors for American Hardware Brand Genki

Nintendo has officially refuted claims by Genki, an American accessories manufacturer, regarding a purported Nintendo Switch 2 prototype showcased at CES 2025. Both CNET Japan and the Sankei newspaper report Nintendo's statement that the images and videos circulating are not official and that Genki was never provided with any Switch 2 hardware by Nintendo.

Nintendo Denies Switch 2 Showcase Rumors for American Hardware Brand Genki

Genki, known for its gaming accessories including controllers and SSDs, generated significant buzz at CES 2025 by displaying a 3D-printed mockup of the Switch 2. They further claimed to possess a functional Switch 2 unit and even hinted at a release date. Their website even features a dedicated page for upcoming Switch 2 accessories, complete with an animated mockup of the console.

Nintendo Denies Switch 2 Showcase Rumors for American Hardware Brand Genki

This contradicts Nintendo's official silence on the Switch 2, beyond their previous confirmation of backwards compatibility with the original Switch. The discrepancy between Genki's claims and Nintendo's denial leaves the true nature of the showcased device and the timing of the official Switch 2 announcement shrouded in mystery. Nintendo's response suggests an imminent official reveal may be necessary to address the speculation.

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