Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Details and Mario Kart 9 Bundle Revealed

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed in January, according to a new rumor from Reddit. Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking…but apparently the “leaker” sent proof to the moderators of r/NintendoSwitch2 (if you place any credibility there). Also, the rumors are not that crazy, meaning even if this particular rumor turns out to be fake, the details could still end up being true.

Here’s a summary of the new details they provided (source):

• 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

To repeat, these are just rumors, but none of them sound crazy. Except maybe Nintendo finally releasing Mario Kart 9 after 10 years.

Do you believe these rumors? Let me know in the comments.