UPDATE: Images of the dock have been shared, with one showing a faint glimpse of the Switch 2 logo. Another leaker, Pyoro, independently confirmed the authenticity of the logo.
Original Story:
The leaker who offered details about a potential Mario Kart 9 bundle of the Switch 2 (among some other details) has given his followers a glimpse of the Switch 2.
In the picture below, you’ll notice the magnetic pin connector which connects the new Joy-Con controllers.
While some are claiming the image is AI generated due to detection software, it’s important to note that some detection software actually claims the picture is probably real. In any case, we should find out early in January if the leaks were true or false.
For reference, here’s everything this leaker previously stated about the console:
Switch 2 Claims from NextHandheld:
- The previous leaks/3D renderings of the next console have been basically accurate.
- It actually is going to be called the Nintendo Switch 2, and the logo is the original Switch logo with a 2 next to it.
- They were told of a mid-March release date, as well as a January reveal, but that info doesn’t come from a first party source.
- There will be multiple colors of units, with gray coming first. White units may also be at launch, or coming later.
- There will be a special edition of the console themed around a specific game that has yet to be named, although NextHandheld says the number 9 is in the title, most likely indicating Mario Kart 9. Whether or not this game/edition will be there at launch is unknown.
- There’s some kind of new technology in the new Joy-Cons that no one has mentioned yet which “could create new experiences”. Specifically, it sounds like this feature is in the “top side of the Joy-Con when detached”. When asked for more specific info, NextHandheld replied “Think lasers”.
- The Joy-Con magnets themselves can be used as buttons.
- Joy-Cons, buttons, and sticks are just slightly larger than the Switch’s
- The Joy-Cons will use hall effect sticks.
- Original Joy-Cons should work with the new console but won’t be charged while attached to it
- There is an audible clicking sound (non-digital) when attaching the Joy-Cons to the system
- The dock is similar to the original Switch dock but with rounded edges, and wider. The dock doesn’t cover the entire screen, and some of it still sticks out at the top.
- It is about the same weight as the original Switch and equally as thin
- Switch 2 cartridges look similar to Switch cartridges and the cartridge port is the same size
Stay tuned to NintendoUp! for extensive Switch 2 coverage as it happens!
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