Nintendo Denies Genki's Switch 2 Showcase Claims

Following recent claims by American accessory maker Genki, Nintendo has officially refuted rumors surrounding a purported Nintendo Switch 2 showcase at CES 2025. Both CNET Japan and the Sankei newspaper reported Nintendo's statement that the images and videos presented by Genki are not official and that the hardware displayed was not provided by Nintendo.

Genki, known for its range of electronics and gaming accessories (including controllers, SSDs, and chargers), generated significant buzz at CES 2025 by showcasing a 3D-printed mockup of the anticipated Switch 2. The company further claimed to possess a functional Switch 2 unit and even hinted at a release date. Their website even features a dedicated page for upcoming Switch 2 accessories, complete with a detailed animated mockup of the console.

This directly contradicts Nintendo's official silence on the Switch 2, aside from confirming backward compatibility with existing Switch games. This public denial from Nintendo suggests an imminent official announcement regarding the next-generation console is likely.