Nintendo Breaks Silence on Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Rumors: Was the CES 2025 Reveal Legit?

CES 2025 was packed with buzz, from NVIDIA's highly anticipated GeForce RTX 50 series to AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D. But perhaps the biggest shocker was the alleged leak of the Nintendo Switch 2, which reportedly made an appearance at the show. What's even more surprising? Nintendo, usually tight-lipped about rumors, has now *unusually* issued a statement regarding a replica model of the next-gen console revealed by accessory manufacturer Genki.

Speaking to Japanese media outlet Sankei News, Nintendo stated, "These images and videos are not official content." While this doesn't outright deny the rumors, the statement certainly casts more doubt on Genki's display.

Let's rewind to Genki's earlier reveal: they didn't just show off what was rumored to be the Nintendo Switch 2's exterior; they also unveiled intricate details, including the Joy-Con controllers. Given the sheer volume of specifics and core information about Nintendo's next-gen console involved in this leak, many believe it's precisely why Nintendo chose to address it head-on.

As the Switch 2 rumors continue to swirl, anticipation is at an all-time high for the console's performance upgrades, game lineup, and innovative features. Gamers and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting Nintendo to finally pull back the curtain on this mysterious new hardware.

via: 産経ニュース