Nintendo Switch 2 mockup revealed during CES 2025 is “unofficial and was not provided by us,” Nintendo says

In a statement to Japanese news outlet CNET published on January 10, Nintendo distanced itself from US-based tech manufacturer Genki and its actions at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. During the event, Genki showcased a mockup of the Nintendo Switch’s successor and revealed unannounced features, such as a mysterious new C button and an optical sensor. 

However, Nintendo told CNET that “the gaming hardware that Genki presented as Nintendo hardware at CES is unofficial and was not provided to the company by us.” Furthermore, Nintendo also told Japan’s Sankei Shimbun that recently unveiled images and videos related to the Nintendo Switch successor “are not official.” 

Images and videos of Genki’s Nintendo Switch 2 mockup and its accessories started circulating on social media after being picked up by French publication Numerama, gaining significant traction. However, Nintendo, which is not officially participating in CES 2025, seems to be intent on denying any connection with the information that was disclosed during the event. 

The Switch’s successor is due to be officially announced within the current fiscal year.