New Report: The Switch 2 Leaks Are Probably Real

We previously reported on a leak from a user named “NextHandheld,” and it’s looking like the claims that user made are real. The Verge was able to verify most of NextHandheld’s claims in a new report.

While you can read our previous post for the initial details, here’s a summary of what The Verge has seen in photos provided to them by NextHandheld:

The Dock:

“I’ve seen two photos of a possible Nintendo Switch 2 dock, and one photo of the inside of a possible Switch 2 controller rail, covered in certification logos and with copper contacts exposed, which also shows its metal kickstand hinge open at an angle. Notably, the dock was not included in the 3D scan that’s circulating among case manufacturers.”

The Joy-Con controllers:

“Spanish pub Vandal reported that, incredibly, Nintendo might replace the Switch’s controller rails with magnets so your Joy-Cons can magically snap into place. The photo I saw of a joystick rail region contains no rail: it’s just a long, rounded, hollow area, with a 13-pin connector that sticks out so it can slot into the Joy-Con. NextHandheld says there’s a physical magnetic click when you attach them, and that you’ll press a much larger button on the controller, one that’s physically connected to a magnet, to release.”

The new kickstand:

“I understand that the 3D CAD file shows the U-shape, too — and case manufacturers have begun sharing images of similar U-shaped kickstands, too. But it looks like it could be beefier than some of the mockups floating around”

Power usage:

“I can see the alleged dock has big feet around back, ones positioned so it can lie down horizontally without blocking a set of vents…NextHandheld says the dock is rated for 60W, while the Switch 2 is rated for 45W, both of which would be substantially higher than the original if true. The original Switch had an unusual 39W charger for both docked and handheld modes, which only provided up to 18W for the handheld.”

The name and logo:

“I saw a picture of a dock, with the same logo as as the original Nintendo Switch, only with a 2 attached…the dock doesn’t seem to have any more ports than the original — two USB-A, one HDMI, one ethernet, and one USB-C likely used for its power brick — it may have a different trick up its sleeve.”

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed early next year, and release between March to June 2025. You can check out images of the Switch 2 in a leak by dbrand here (or watch the video below).

Additionally, we got another leak yesterday of a Mario Kart 9 steering wheel accessory. Watch that video below.

Are you convinced yet of the recent flurry of leaks authenticity? Let me know in the comments!