Genki CEO Reveals More Details About Nintendo Switch 2

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Summary

  • Genki showcased a mockup of the Switch 2 at CES.
  • CEO Eddie Tsai confirmed details like magnetic Joy-Con and an optical sensor..
  • The upcoming Switch 2 is still slim enough to fit current dock, but isn’t compatible with it.

Eddie Tsai, CEO of Genki, has disclosed additional information regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and validated certain speculations that have been circulating for months. The buzz surrounding this eagerly awaited console has grown steadily, but the most significant disclosure transpired during CES 2025. Genki, a technology company specializing in handheld gaming devices, such as the well-known PocketPro game controller, presented a 3D-printed prototype of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES.

As a devoted fan, I was thrilled to get a sneak peek at the upcoming accessories for the latest console during a private demonstration. Genki graciously handed out prototypes, inviting us to examine them closely. The model they presented, crafted using 3D printing, was reportedly modeled after a smuggled Switch 2 and mirrored the anticipated Nintendo console in every detail, right down to its dimensions. Among the standout features were its enlarged size, which seems to be following Valve’s Steam Deck design, the intriguing magnetic Joy-Con controllers, an additional USB-C port, and a mysterious new button labeled “C.

During an interview with The Verge, Genki CEO Eddie Tsai explained some points of confusion following the reveal of the Switch 2 prototype. He confirmed that the Joy-Cons on the new console are held in place by magnets. To remove them, a button on each Joy-Con activates a pin that helps release the magnetic connection with the console’s casing. Despite the change from sliding rails to magnets in the next-gen Switch, Tsai ensured that the Joy-Cons remain firm during gameplay. In additional conversations, Genki also disclosed that the SL and SR buttons on each Joy-Con are magnetically attached as well.

Genki Shares Additional Details About the Switch 2

Along with details given by the Genki CEO about the upcoming Switch 2, it was also mentioned that each Joy-Con features an optical sensor within its “mounting channel.” It’s speculated that a potential accessory, possibly attaching to the magnetic SL and SR buttons, may enable the Joy-Cons to function like a mouse. Leaked images of the Switch 2 online suggest this possibility, as many have noticed what appears to be optical sensors on the new Joy-Cons.

A fascinating detail Genki shared concerns the dimensions of the Switch 2. Although it’s taller and longer than its predecessor, the updated console remains slim enough to fit in the dock of the original Nintendo Switch. However, grooves on the Switch 2 will stop it from functioning with the original dock. Regarding the enigmatic “C” button and the fresh USB-C port, Genki is still unclear about their intended functions.

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2025-01-09 14:43