In the never-ending saga of the Nintendo Switch 2, the day of January 8, 2025 had the effect of a bomb. Who would have thought that a console could be presented at one of the biggest tech shows before its official announcement? After weeks of intensive leaks concerning the design of the console and the functionalities of its new Joy-Cons, the final blow took place in Las Vegas. It was while strolling through the aisles of CES 2025 that our colleagues at Numerama made a discovery that quickly spread around the world. Gaming accessories manufacturer Genki presented its Switch 2-branded products on a model of the console and was not stingy with details.
Magnetic controllers, optical sensor, dual USB-C port, larger format... The company's response ticks all the boxes mentioned in the many leaks and is being physically presented to the public for the very first time. On social media, reactions have been flying throughout the day, fervently rekindling the debate over Nintendo's silence. Genki loudly proclaims that he owns a console purchased on the black market, while no Nintendo Direct is yet on the horizon. The Kyoto firm seems determined to announce the console in its own terms. But will Genki's slip-up be forgotten? Consulted by IGN, the manufacturer shares its concerns following the buzz.
To want to do like the others...
“I didn't expect this much attention from the media, to be honest” declares the spokesperson for the small company. In fact, the Genki model does not reveal anything that had not already been leaked on the web. The teams therefore wanted to follow suit and present their products like everyone else. However, this physical materialization of leaks at a trade show is far from trivial. It only reinforced the authenticity of information that was already difficult to refute.
“Genki admits to having been overwhelmed by his desires for communication and is worried about the risks” specifies journalist Melinda Davan-Soulas, who tells us at the same time that the company only has 5 people. The lack of experience and the delusions of grandeur could well cost the small group dearly. All the more so since IGN has managed to gather more information. The prop maker reaffirms the veracity of the dimensions of the console, the magnetic operation of the Joy-Cons, but specifies that he is not aware of the technical specifications. The interest of the C button also remains a mystery, but Genki explains that manufacturers have long speculated on the possible presence of a camera.
As if this series of events was not already Enough unusual, Nintendo has just announced a console... that is not the Switch 2. Just like the NES, the Game Boy is about to become a LEGO set that will be marketed next October. Let's hope that the Switch 2 will be available before that.
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