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

Genki, a prominent handheld gaming accessory developer, showcased a 3D-printed Nintendo Switch 2 mockup at CES 2025, revealing several key design details. This model, reportedly based on a black market acquisition, accurately reflects the console's dimensions and features.

Key features highlighted include a larger form factor approaching the size of the Valve Steam Deck, magnetic Joy-Con controllers with optical sensors, a second USB-C port, and a currently unknown "C" button. Genki CEO Eddie Tsai confirmed the magnetic Joy-Con design in an interview with The Verge, explaining a release mechanism involving pins within each Joy-Con. Despite the magnetic attachment, the Joy-Cons remain securely fixed during gameplay.

The optical sensors on the Joy-Con, potentially enabling mouse-like functionality via a new accessory, align with recently leaked Switch 2 images. While the Switch 2 is slim enough to physically fit within the existing Switch dock, design differences render it incompatible. The purpose and function of the additional USB-C port and the "C" button remain undisclosed.

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