Nintendo on Switch 2 Leaks: 'These Images and Videos are Not Official' - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 10 January 2025 / 3,162 Views
Nintendo speaking with Japanese website Sankei has addressed the numerous leaks, reports, and rumors for the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES.
"These images and videos are not official," said a Nintendo representative.
Reliable leaker OnLeaks posted renders claiming it is for the Nintendo Switch 2. Video game retailer GameStop appears to have added a number of accessory SKUs for the Nintendo Switch 2 into its system. Images of the new Joy-Cons, the design, the logo, and more have also been spotted.
Nintendo has yet to officially announce the Nintendo Switch 2, however, the company will unveil it by the end of March. Nintendo has confirmed it will be backwards compatible with the original Switch.
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Official? My understanding is that nothing is official until Nintendo announces it...so yeah, obv leaks aren't official. Unless they're speaking directly to casual consumers who may mistake these leaks for the official reveal?
edit: interesting development...https://x.com/CultureCrave/status/1877667859347947885.
that is my take away as well.
Yup. Saying they aren't official just confirms their authenticity, imo.
This. Not being official (announced by them) doesnt necessarily make them fake.
Probably aimed at the people that think they showed a real Switch 2.
In actuality it's a mock up based on the supposed dimensions of Switch 2, so it would look about identical.
That link is interesting. Surprising more people haven't picked up on that.
Its not... its fake... its these aren't official..(ly release by us).
haha yes all they are saying is that they didn't release these things. Nothing about them being fake.
You didn't say they were fake, Nintendo...
“Not official” translates to “we’re just mad that other people beat us”
No way ?
Of course they're not official.
99% chance the C button is real as are most of the sizes and design of the tablet and JoyCons.
FINALLY WE GOT IT OFFICIAL!! So it was NO official announcement by Nintendo!! Do we still have christmas? Otherwise i would be 1 million $ richer!!🤑🤑
lol you are still hung up on the fact that i predicted the reveal date for NSW2? That was like almost 3w ago. Yes, NSW2 was revealed on Christmas Day 2024 (which spans from 12/1/2024 -> 3/31/2025).
Lol! Chtistmas day= from 12/1/2024-3/31/2025?! Thats the end of march wich is nearly easter my friend! We said christmas (24.12- 27.12 and i was even very tolerant!!)
What games are confirmed? Official trailer? Official announcement from NINTENDO? Was the PS5Pro unveiled in summer 2024 then? Where can i preorder the Switch sucessor? I correctly predicted that Switch "2" will not launch before march 06,2025. Nobody had a more precise prediction than me!
@all
Was Switch "2" officially announced by Nintendo? 🤣😂
"Was the PS5Pro unveiled in summer 2024 then?" literally yes lol?? Summer ends with the Fall equinox in late-September.
"Where can i preorder the Switch sucessor?" Ebay.
"Nobody had a more precise prediction than me!" Precision isn't what's important. All that matters is that I -- the great FireBush03 -- have CORRECTLY predicted that NSW2 would be revealed sometime btwn December 1st 2024 & March 31st 2025 (i.e. Christmas Day). You owe me money. Where's my check??
The thing about leaks is that even if they aren't fabrications, they could be based on concept art, features, and prototypes that were abandoned or revised. Even this close to launch, if it is something distributed to a thirds party, it could very well have been something from over a year ago. But of course, with our modern rendering and 3D printing technology, and the craving for any kind of attention in this era of monastic social media life, these could very well be fabrications.
I'm not saying be incredulous to leaks, but it may be wise to avoid giving heed to leaks unless they're provided by a publication that can pass basic journalistic diligence - like Eurogamer did last generation with the Switch where they verified with multiple unrelated sources. And be wary of sources, Eurogamer - a reliable publication. Something like "RAGE Fan Video Game SLAUGHTERHOUSE Shawn - Channel created November 29, 2024 on Youtube, follow me on Reddit and Twitter" is not.
I'd say it's very unlikely that these Switch 2 dimensions are not based on the final version, because several peripheral companies have already invested money into factories creating accessories that they are also already selling.
It would be a massive disaster if it turns out they don't fit the actual Switch 2.
So they have likely verified these dimensions with factory workers that manufacture parts for Switch 2 to the point that they are very certain.
Paid the leakers money to get ahead of the competition with Switch 2 accessories, which should earn them back that money and then some.
These sort of things happen a few months ahead of every new iPhone release .
What they are also saying is "these images are not desired."
Duh. Of course it's not official. Doesn't mean it's all fake, though.
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