Nintendo Reaches Settlement with Genki Over Early Switch 2 Mockup Promotions

Nintendo has successfully concluded a legal dispute with Genki, a third-party accessory manufacturer, over the premature promotion and marketing of mockup products for the Nintendo Switch 2.

This development follows a period of heightened anticipation within the gaming community, as details about the next-generation Nintendo Switch console continued to surface in early 2025. Genki, known for producing accessories compatible with Nintendo hardware, attracted the attention of both fans and Nintendo executives earlier this year.

The company showcased 3D-printed mockups of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025 — before Nintendo had officially revealed its new console specifications.

On the very same day as Nintendo’s own announcement event, Genki also streamed its own presentation, further publicizing its unauthorized products, some of which carried names such as 'Glitch' and 'Glitch 2.' These actions prompted swift legal action.

Nintendo filed a lawsuit asserting that Genki had marketed unauthorized representations and renderings of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories, infringing on Nintendo's trademarks by using names and designs that closely resembled official products.

According to court documents obtained from official sources, the case has now been settled.

Genki has agreed to compensate Nintendo with an undisclosed amount in damages. The settlement document clarified that Genki had no access to unreleased Nintendo hardware, files, or materials prior to Nintendo’s official reveal.

In the official wording, Genki “represents and attests that it did not obtain access to any of Plaintiff’s property… prior to the Plaintiff’s First Look Trailer or official launch of the Switch 2.” The document further states that both parties have resolved all claims through a confidential agreement, alongside a final judgment and permanent injunction issued by the court. Under the terms of the settlement, Genki is now explicitly prohibited from using any names, logos, or marketing phrases that could be confused with Nintendo’s trademarks—including 'Glitch,' 'Glitch 2,' 'Genki Direct,' and 'Genki Indirect.' A review of Genki’s official website confirms that such references have been removed.

Additionally, Genki is required to avoid using color schemes and design elements in its packaging or promotional materials that could be mistaken for those of Nintendo, reinforcing its status as an unaffiliated, unlicensed accessory maker. This outcome underscores Nintendo's vigilance in protecting its branding and intellectual property within the competitive accessories market.

As the Nintendo Switch 2 prepares for its highly anticipated launch, Nintendo has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring consumers are not misled by unauthorized or unofficial products.

With this settlement in place, both companies have brought this chapter to a close—securing another legal victory for Nintendo in the process.

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