Nintendo Switch 2: Genki Unveils New Insights

Nintendo Switch 2: Genki's CES Mockup Reveals Key Features

Genki, a prominent handheld gaming accessory developer, unveiled a 3D-printed Nintendo Switch 2 mockup at CES 2025, revealing several key design features. Based on a reportedly black-market acquired unit, the mockup accurately reflects the console's dimensions, showcasing a larger size compared to its predecessor, approaching the dimensions of Valve's Steam Deck.

Key features observed include magnetically attached Joy-Cons, a second USB-C port, and a currently unidentified "C" button. Genki CEO Eddie Tsai confirmed the magnetic Joy-Con design in an interview with The Verge, explaining that the SL and SR buttons utilize magnets for attachment, released via a pin mechanism on each Joy-Con. Despite the change from sliding rails, the Joy-Cons remain securely attached during gameplay.

Further details emerged regarding the Joy-Con's "mounting channel," which incorporates an optical sensor. This suggests potential functionality as a mouse, a theory supported by recently leaked Switch 2 images. While the Switch 2 is slim enough to physically fit within the existing Switch dock, design modifications prevent compatibility. The purpose and functionality of the additional USB-C port and "C" button remain unknown.

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