Fri Dec 13 22:24:33 UTC 2024: ## Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup Reveals Larger Size, Subtle Design Changes
**New York, NY** – A 3D-printed mockup of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced online, offering the clearest look yet at the upcoming console. Shared by YouTuber SwitchUp, the model, reportedly provided by Chinese case manufacturer iVoler, reveals a device significantly larger than the current Switch OLED model, with a wider screen but similar thickness.
While iVoler claims access to Nintendo’s final design templates, this has yet to be independently verified. However, the mockup details several key differences: slightly larger Joy-Con controllers featuring a new button on the right and a rear trigger, a bigger game card slot, smaller volume buttons, and a more substantial vent grill alongside a USB-C port.
The overall design remains largely consistent with the original Switch, suggesting Nintendo aims to build upon its established formula rather than radically reinvent it. The increased size primarily focuses on expanding the screen, while maintaining the original Switch’s slim profile.
The video showcasing the mockup has generated significant buzz online, fueling speculation about the Switch 2’s launch, currently anticipated for 2025. While the legitimacy of the leak remains unconfirmed, the level of detail in the mockup suggests it may be a reasonably accurate representation of the final product. Nintendo has yet to officially comment on the leak.