Nintendo responds to Switch 2 leaks

Nintendo is breaking its silence, after a week marked by an impressive volume of leaks on its future console. Meanwhile, the prop maker who caused the scandal returns to his statements, while Fnac actively prepares for the launch of the device and the first games.

Like the slime of the toad which does not reach the white dove, rumors tend to slip Nintendo. In general, the Japanese manufacturer prefers not to react to indiscretions, sticking to its launch plan. But it is true that this week, the leaks were particularly numerous concerning the Switch 2. At CES, accessories manufacturer Genki made a name for itself overnight by presenting accessories for the future console on its stand, but also a model of the device.

Read At CES, accessory makers show off the (supposed) Switch 2

The affair caused so much noise that Nintendo left its traditional reserve. A company representative told the publication Sankei that « [ces] images and videos are not official “. It’s not much, but then again it’s very rare for the company to respond to leaks. And then this spokesperson did not refute anything…

But now it’s Genki who casts doubt. On site GamesParka representative of the accessories manufacturer explains that the dimensions of a case presented at CES did not necessarily have the dimensions of the Switch 2… since the company had not seen the console. The accessory is therefore based on rumors, like thousands of others already on sale on Aliexpress and elsewhere.

The latter, however, assured that he had had the device in his hands, which would even be available on the black market for those who can afford it! Enough to cast a veil of suspicion over this famous leak…

One thing is certain: Nintendo is indeed preparing to launch a new console! The manufacturer has already announced that the curtain will rise before March 31, with a marketing date that remains to be defined. Resellers are ready, as is the case with Fnac: the online store contains several references to a new Nintendo console, accessories and games from third-party publishers. One more sign that pre-orders are approaching, and therefore the presentation of the machine…

Read New 3D images for the Switch 2, and sellers ready for launch

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