Genki, the accessories manufacturer at the heart of the Switch 2 mockup furore coming out of CES 2025, was reportedly visited by Nintendo’s lawyers.
It's been a heck of a start to the week for Nintendo fans. A combination of the start of a new year and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has resulted in an absolute flood of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors,
Nintendo's legal team has taken action against accessory maker Genki for Switch 2 leaks but doesn't seem to have any legal standing.
Nintendo's denial of the Switch 2 mockup adds fuel to the fire as leaks flood ahead of its launch. This leaves fans questioning what's real and what's not.
Genki has reportedly said its Nintendo Switch 2 mockups weren't actually based on having seen a real Switch 2, after previously having said that they were.
Nintendo's lawyers are reported to have approached accessory company Genki at the CES 2025 showroom after showing off 3D mockups of the unannounced console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be significantly bigger than its predecessor - we estimate a 25% larger console.
Genki, a peripheral manufacturer that previously boasted about having access to Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, is now walking back the legitimacy of its own Switch 2 mock-ups, Automaton West reports.
The announcement and reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to be one of the biggest gaming stories of 2025. Earlier this month, Genki inadvertently became a part of that story when the company showed off a Switch 2 mockup at CES. Now, a report claims that Nintendo sent over some lawyers to Genki's booth over those Switch 2 mockups.
After a long wait, Nintendo finally gave the first official look at its new console a few days ago. However, one detail from the video is already worrying many potential buyers. They believe they have discovered a clear vulnerability.
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