Nintendo Switch 2 Mockups at CES 2025: Nintendo Confirms Unofficial Genki Models

Nintendo Switch 2 Mockups at CES 2025: Nintendo Confirms Unofficial Genki Models The future of Nintendo consoles was thrust into the spotlight at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, following increased anticipation for the successor to the successful Nintendo Switch.

Accessory developer Genki, known for innovative Switch peripherals, attracted attention by presenting mockups of the unannounced "Nintendo Switch 2" at the event, sparking waves of discussion throughout the industry and among dedicated fans.

With the original Nintendo Switch having sold over 130 million units worldwide since its 2017 release, any glimpse—official or otherwise—of new hardware garners global interest from gamers and analysts alike. Genki’s Switch 2 mockups captivated CES attendees with 3D models and accessory prototypes, initially suggested to be close representations of Nintendo’s upcoming console.

However, in a recent interview with Japanese media outlet Game*Spark, Genki clarified that these displays were based entirely on industry leaks and unverified information, not on any finalized Nintendo designs.

Speaking with Game*Spark, Genki was transparent: the company had not seen the finished Switch 2, and the physical casing dimensions shown were "not final." The English translation provided by Automaton reinforced Genki’s admission that their CES 2025 display was conceptual rather than authoritative. Nintendo swiftly responded following media buzz and widespread posting of Genki’s mockups on social media from CES attendees.

In an official statement to Japanese newspaper Sankei Shimbun, translated into English by Automaton, a Nintendo spokesperson stated that the videos and photos circulating from the event were “not official.” This assertion was echoed in a comment provided to CNET, with the representative clarifying: “Gaming hardware that Genki presented as Nintendo hardware at CES is unofficial and was not provided to the company by us.” Industry watchers note that Nintendo’s stance is factual rather than combative; their comments clarify the authenticity of what the public has seen, without commenting on the accuracy of leaked designs.

Genki’s purpose, as explained by the company, was to demonstrate potential next-generation Switch accessory compatibility, not to reveal any confidential information about Nintendo’s hardware. With rumors continuing about an imminent Nintendo Direct and a possible official announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2, the gaming community’s anticipation remains high.

For now, Nintendo maintains its tradition of secrecy, confirming that any hardware displayed by third parties—such as Genki at CES 2025—is strictly unofficial.

Fans worldwide await the official unveiling of the next-generation system, while accessory creators and the wider games industry prepare for Nintendo’s next chapter. All official statements referenced were sourced from accredited outlets including Game*Spark, Automaton, Sankei Shimbun, and CNET.

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