Nintendo Switch 2 Design Renders Leaked: The Nintendo Switch 2 is anticipated to launch in the coming months, and newly leaked images of the upcoming handheld gaming console have surfaced online, offering a glimpse of its design. These renders seem to confirm several rumours suggesting that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will feature a larger display, redesigned controllers, and a more refined aesthetic.
Additionally, it appears the USB port has been repositioned, and the device includes a new, unidentified button.
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Nintendo Switch 2: Design Changes (Expected)
Renowned tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks), in collaboration with 91Mobiles, shared detailed design renders of the rumoured Nintendo Switch 2. The images reveal a black colour scheme and a more modern design compared to the original 2017 Nintendo Switch. Unlike the first-generation model, which came with vibrant red and blue Joy-Cons, the new iteration is shown with black controllers.
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And today, based on the latest data, I have stunning 5K renders as well as the usual 360° video and dimensions of the #NintendoSwitch2 to share with you!😏
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— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) January 9, 2025
The updated Joy-Cons maintain a sleek black design with subtle blue and orange accents beneath the left and right thumbsticks, respectively. The button layout closely resembles that of the original model, with the exception of a newly added button situated near the home button.
The leaked images also highlight colour accents on the parts of the Joy-Cons that connect to the display—these accents are concealed when the controllers are attached, aligning with an earlier prediction by a Reddit tipster. At the bottom of the device, the docking mechanism is visible, while the left side houses the slot for game cartridges.
According to the renders, the Nintendo Switch 2 might feature some design tweaks. The USB Type-C port is now positioned at the top of the console, alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack. The report also hints at potential improvements to the kickstand, which is used to prop up the handheld in tabletop mode.
The upcoming Switch 2 is rumoured to sport a larger 8.4-inch display, a noticeable upgrade from the original model’s 6.2-inch LCD screen and the 7-inch OLED display on the Switch OLED. As per the tipster, the device will have dimensions of 271×116.4×31.4mm, making it slightly larger than its predecessor.
