Genki Showcases Switch 2 Accessories at CES: Dock Compatibility Details Surface

At CES 2024, accessory developer Genki turned heads by revealing a series of products designed for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, providing the gaming community with its clearest look yet at possible changes coming to Nintendo's next-generation console.

As official word from Nintendo remains pending, Genki’s showcase at the Consumer Electronics Show has drawn significant attention to hardware compatibility details—most notably regarding the design of the Switch 2 dock. Since its release in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 125 million units worldwide, establishing itself as one of the best-selling gaming consoles.

Anticipation for the successor, commonly dubbed “Switch 2,” has intensified as leaks and third-party reports continue to surface ahead of any official Nintendo Direct or announcement. The dock for the original Switch has long served as the gateway for seamless console-to-TV gameplay.

However, Genki representatives, speaking to IGN at CES, provided insight into the compatibility of the upcoming Switch 2 with existing hardware.

According to Genki, the Switch 2 will physically fit into the current Switch dock, but carefully designed 'indentations' in the new hardware will prevent users from making a direct connection.

This approach echoes Nintendo’s decision with the 3DS, when cartridge notches were added to prevent confusion with earlier DS models. A Genki spokesperson explained to IGN that, while the new console may initially appear to be compatible with existing docks, these physical constraints have been deliberately included to ensure users only use the designated accessories.

The source clarified that this information is drawn from first-hand examination of their product model and observed external features, noting, “The design features intentionally prevent Switch 2 from docking in the original Switch hardware.” Further details emerged from industry consultant Laura Kate Dale, who posted a reportedly leaked image of the alleged Switch 2 dock.

According to the image, the new dock may feature updated voltage specifications—20V input and 15V output—compared to the current Switch’s 15V for both, reinforcing the need for distinct hardware to avoid potential technical issues and user confusion. Genki’s CES display also included insights into controller connectivity.

The company disclosed that the new Joy-Con controllers will attach to the Switch 2 via magnetic mechanisms.

Furthermore, while the devices are expected to have wireless compatibility with ‘Switch 1’ controllers, they will not physically connect with the original hardware—another sign of Nintendo’s evolution in hardware design and user interaction. Despite the excitement, Genki reiterated to IGN that they could not provide details about the Switch 2’s technical specifications, emphasizing that all shared information is based solely on observable hardware traits.

"We’re basing our designs on the visible and physical aspects of the hardware,” a company representative summarized. The response from the gaming community and media has been substantial, surprising even Genki’s representatives regarding the level of global coverage their CES showcase has generated.

“We honestly didn’t expect this degree of media attention," the Genki spokesperson admitted, referencing the deluge of online discussion triggered by their accessory reveals. As Nintendo maintains its silence, with an announcement promised no later than March 2024, Genki’s hands-on presentation at CES stands out as the most comprehensive third-party look at the next generation of Nintendo hardware to date.

As anticipation grows, the spotlight remains firmly on Nintendo to provide the long-awaited official confirmation of the Switch 2.

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