A new Switch 2 accessory firm just leaked what the console looks like

Michael Beckwith

Published December 10, 2024 10:49am Updated December 10, 2024 10:50am

Nintendo Switch on red and blue background with the number 2 behind it — Another week, another leak (Nintendo/Metro)

Another peripheral maker looks like it’s going to be in trouble with Nintendo, as it seemingly shared an early look at the Switch 2.

While there have been frequent Nintendo Switch 2 rumours the past year or so, they seem to be accelerating the closer we get to the new console’s reveal – which Nintendo has said will happen before April.

Not long after alleged video footage of the console’s new Joy-Con controllers popped up online, a Chinese website was spotted selling Switch 2 accessories early, giving away details about its size.

Now, just one week later, it seems another company that deals in console accessories has accidentally shared a glimpse at the Switch 2 before any official reveal from Nintendo.

US based company Satisfye uploaded a YouTube video to announce its new ZenGrip 2 accessory, which is essentially a shell with handles you can plug a handheld console into.

The company already sells similar products designed for the Switch, but this video contained a blurry shot of the ZenGrip 2 attached to a Switch console.

Given the deliberate obfuscation, it seems Satisfye was teasing its accessory for the Switch 2. Something that’s only reinforced by the fact the video was swiftly taken down, as if it showed something it wasn’t supposed to.

Nintendo Switch 2 leaked screenshots shared on X — It certainly looks like a Switch (X)

This being the internet, people were quick enough to snag screenshots before the trailer’s removal. While they’re not the cleanest images, these two screenshots by X users DP19 and WickedRay do show something that strongly resembles allegedly leaked images of the Switch 2 prototype from October.

What also lends some credence is that, while it’s a bit hard to make out, the right-hand Joy-Con has an extra button, just like what was shown in the leaked footage from a week ago.

Plus, on Satisfye’s website, a pre-order page for the ZenGrip 2 features a logo depicting the Switch along with the text ‘made for next gen console.’ So, Satisfye’s definitely promoting this accessory for use with the Switch 2.

It’s long been assumed the Switch 2 won’t look too dissimilar to the original Switch model, but it’s surprising Satisfye would publish a video featuring the console and risk inviting Nintendo’s wrath.

As an accessory company, Satisfye may well know what the Switch 2 looks like, at least enough to put together a mock-up image for the trailer. Either that or it’s based on all the rumoured information that’s been shared so far.

There’s some debate over whether this is just a marketing stunt, and Satisfye is as in the dark as everyone else, or if it’s jumped the gun ahead of an official announcement.

It’s looking more and more likely Nintendo itself won’t reveal the Switch 2 until 2025. In fact, the company, with only a very remote chance of an annoucement at The Game Awards on Friday.