After latest leaks concerning the Nintendo Change 2 courtesy of accent maker Genki, Nintendo has now revealed that any occasion of the console being at CES 2025 was not official. In a press release to CNET Japan (translation by way of Automaton Media), Nintendo referred to the {hardware} as “unofficial” and “not offered to the corporate by us.”
“The gaming {hardware} that Genki introduced as Nintendo {hardware} at CES was not offered to the corporate by us,” stated the corporate in its assertion. It additionally talked about to Sankei Shimbun that the photographs of the Change 2 which were making the rounds are unofficial.
For context, accent firm Genki was current at CES 2025 to showcase its new line-up of equipment designed for the Nintendo Change 2. Whereas few technical particulars have been revealed on this manner, a number of the firm’s equipment make clear a number of the extra unknown options of the console, such because the presence of a brand new ‘C’ button and the brand new magnet-based system for attaching and detaching JoyCons.
Together with additionally giving us a take a look at the supposed dimensions of the Nintendo Change 2, Genki additionally indicated that the console would hit retailer cabinets in April by stating that its personal equipment can be launching at across the identical time.
A number of the equipment proven off by Genki embody a charging dock for the brand new Change 2 JoyCon controllers and grips to make the hand held mode extra ergonomic and cozy.
Leaks concerning the Nintendo Change 2 have been taking place outdoors of Genki’s involvement. Not too long ago, as an illustration, the obvious emblem for the upcoming console bought leaked. The emblem, whereas much like one for the unique Change, additionally sported a giant ‘2’ on it to indicate that it’s a new platform.
Different leaks concerning the Change 2 have been extra revealing, similar to the truth that the console will want a charger with a better degree of voltage when in comparison with its predecessor when docked. This means that the Change 2 is probably going packing extra highly effective {hardware} that wants all the ability it may get and a beefier battery to last more in handheld mode.
A latest patent submitting additionally gave us some hints about a number of the {hardware} capabilities of the Change 2. Chief amongst these was the presence of a Neural Internet engine, which can permit the console to utilize its personal upscaling know-how within the vein of Nvidia’s DLSS. Primarily, this {hardware} will permit the Change 2 to utilize AI to upscale low-resolution photos at as much as 4K to be used on trendy TVs.
Nintendo itself has been extremely quiet concerning the Change 2, however rumours have indicated that the console may get unveiled throughout an occasion in Could, with a launch anticipated in June. Different rumours have put the announcement nearer to April.
No matter when it comes out, the Nintendo Change 2 is predicted to be a profitable console launch. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, as an illustration, expects the console to promote greater than 4 million models in a single yr within the US alone.
