Last week, we reported on a mysterious Redditor who seemingly got their hands on a final release model of the ‘Switch 2’. Reddit user NextHandheld detailed new hardware features of Nintendo’s upcoming console, including Hall Effect Joy-Con sticks, bigger screen sizes, and more demanding power consumption. The leaker’s integrity was quickly met with skepticism. That is until a moderator of the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit corroborated the claims after being sent private messages. In a report by The Verge, senior editor Sean Hollister claims to have spoken with NextHandheld after the infamous Reddit post, seemingly convinced of the leaker’s legitimacy.
Now, new details about the ‘Switch 2’ have emerged, as another leaker confirms in a message posted to the Famiboards forums yesterday. The message (translated from Japanese) states:
Known as ‘ninspider’ on Famiboards, the leaker has gained some prominence after leaking previous ‘Switch 2’ information in the past.
‘Switch 2’ leaks point to new buttons, magnetic Joy-Cons, and a possible reveal
If ninspider’s leaks are true, both the ‘Switch 2’ Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers appear to feature two new buttons on their backsides. We’re unclear what their use could be, but the leaker believes they’re not simply for releasing Joy-Cons from the console. According to NextHandheld’s leaks on Reddit, the Joy-Cons will attach to the ‘Switch 2’ using magnets. In the same post, they claimed a large button on the controllers could be pressed to release them.
While these could be the buttons ninspider is referring to, it doesn’t explain their appearance on Pro Controllers. Many commenters speculate this could mean the buttons on the Joy-Cons may have a dual purpose. Both as inputs and as a release.
The Famiboards leaker cryptically mentions it may be their last post before “that time,” hinting that an official reveal may happen shortly after the new year. They note, however, that this is unconfirmed and could instead be new information for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles X game. To their credit, this isn’t the first time rumors surfaced of a possible post-New Year reveal.
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