Is it possible that the many leaks of the Nintendo Switch 2 are all wrong? The console has been appearing in promotional material from accessory manufacturers for several weeks now. These brands agree that the announcement and launch of the machine are fast approaching and are therefore preparing the sales of their products, despite the absence of official communication from the manufacturer. According to the latest news, the Switch 2 is already in production with copies on sale on the black market. The Kyoto firm would therefore have bet on a late reveal of the console, in order to offer an early release, even if it means risking industrial leaks. But is this really the true turn of events?
Nintendo's silence in the face of this crisis situation has not failed to surprise players and the industry. Console format, operation of the Joy-Cons... These characteristics are no longer a surprise, but the manufacturer is not giving anything away. The most rational explanation would be that Nintendo is focusing above all on the software, performance and games of its machine rather than on the design evocative of the current Switch. All the more so since after the appearance of a model at CES 2025, the numerous leaks seem irrefutable. What's the point of rushing the announcement for a detail that is now known to all? But now Nintendo is sowing doubt: the radio silence ends with an unexpected statement.
The final rescue attempt
The Kyoto firm has finally spoken out via the Japanese weekly Sankei and is not beating around the bush. “These images and videos are not official” the manufacturer simply states. Nintendo is trying to use the lack of precision to its advantage. Is this to deny all the leaks that have occurred so far, or to play on words? Because even if the console's replicas turn out to be precise, they are nonetheless unofficial.
This statement was carefully considered to limit the catastrophe. While no certainty is now possible, the company is also protecting itself before its official announcement. Writing in black and white that the real console has nothing to do with to do with the leaks to reveal an identical product a few days later would have been a terrible admission of failure. So all that remains is to wait patiently to have the last word on this story. Whatever the conclusion, the chaotic journey of the Switch 2 will mark the video game industry forever. What other manufacturer has shown enough composure to announce a console in LEGO before mentioning waves of leaks?
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