Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Intensify with Leaked Images and Features

Unconfirmed reports suggest the next Nintendo console could launch in April 2025, featuring new magnetic Joy-Cons and backward compatibility.

Accessory maker Genki showcased a realistic mockup of the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025, highlighting magnetic Joy-Cons and a mysterious new button.
Leaked images suggest the Switch 2 could have an eight-inch screen and Joy-Cons with optical sensors, potentially offering mouse-like functionality.
Nintendo has not officially confirmed the Switch 2, but its president has referred to the device as the 'successor to the Nintendo Switch.'
Reports indicate the Switch 2 is expected to support backward compatibility with current Switch games and Nintendo Switch Online services.
Speculation points to an April 2025 release, though Nintendo has yet to make any formal announcements about its next console.