Nintendo Denies Genki's Switch 2 Showcase Claims

Following recent claims by American accessory maker Genki, Nintendo has officially denied any involvement in Genki's CES 2025 presentation of a purported Nintendo Switch 2 mockup. Both CNET Japan and the Sankei newspaper reported Nintendo's statement confirming the displayed hardware and accompanying visuals as unofficial. Nintendo explicitly stated they did not provide Genki with any Switch 2 hardware.

Genki, known for its range of gaming accessories including controllers and SSDs, generated significant buzz at CES 2025 by showcasing a 3D-printed Switch 2 model and allegedly revealing a release date to attendees. Their website even features an animated mockup of a Switch 2 and a dedicated page for upcoming Switch 2 accessories.

This contradicts Nintendo's official silence on concrete Switch 2 details, beyond the previously confirmed backward compatibility with the original Switch. Given Genki's claims, Nintendo's swift denial suggests a potential imminent official announcement regarding the highly anticipated console.