Nintendo Fans Speculate Over Possible Switch 2 Leak
Nintendo fans are abuzz with excitement over recently leaked images that claim to reveal the highly-anticipated Switch 2. The images showcase 3D models of the console, its Joy-Con controllers, and even detailed shots of the console’s circuit board.
Similarities to Current Switch Model
Upon closer inspection, the leaked images depict a console that closely resembles the current Switch model, albeit with a larger screen size and what appears to be magnets on the sides of the Joy-Con controllers.
Verification Challenges
While these details align with previous reports about the Switch 2, skepticism has been raised about the authenticity of the images. Originally shared on a Chinese social media platform and later circulated on reddit, doubts surfaced when it was revealed that the original poster was a 3D design enthusiast.
The original poster has since removed the images from their social media profile, which also features intricate models of other creations, indicating a skill for replicating 3D designs.
Potential Prototype Discovery
An interesting aspect of the leaked images is a photo showing the Switch 2’s PCB, showcasing intricate details that align with leaked shipment data from last year. This raises questions about whether the images could be of a real prototype, from which the 3D models were recreated. However, even if genuine, it’s important to note that the design may have evolved since then.
This is the most interesting/plausible Switch 2 leak image – looks like some rough prototype components. Why fake a mainboard? Pay attention to the small size of the battery chamber and keep expectations firmly in check on handheld performance. pic.twitter.com/M3DKSFnt3C
— Digital Foundry (@digitalfoundry) September 18, 2024
Nintendo has not officially announced any details about the upcoming console, stating that a proper announcement for the Switch 2 will be made before April 2025, the end of the current financial year.
Eurogamer has reached out to Nintendo for comments on the leaked images that surfaced recently.
Previous Speculation and Reports
Eurogamer’s previous coverage has traced the journey of the Switch 2, from developer briefings in the summer of 2023 to early indications in February 2024 that the console was slated for a 2025 release.
With rumors and anticipation building up in recent weeks, all eyes are on Nintendo for a potential announcement. However, any reveal will need to navigate a packed schedule for the company, with titles like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom set for release alongside the current-gen console’s final Christmas season.
FAQs
Q: Are the leaked images of the Switch 2 confirmed to be authentic?
A: The authenticity of the leaked images remains unverified, with doubts raised due to the background of the original poster being a 3D design enthusiast.
Q: When is Nintendo expected to officially announce the Switch 2?
A: Nintendo has stated that a proper announcement for the Switch 2 will be made before April 2025, the end of its current financial year.
Q: How does the leaked Switch 2 differ from the current model?
A: The leaked images suggest a design similar to the current Switch model but with a larger screen size and possible magnets on the Joy-Con controllers.
Credit: www.eurogamer.net
