At CES 2025, accessory maker Genki found itself in hot water after showing off a mockup of what it said was the Nintendo Switch 2. Known for making gaming accessories for platforms like the original Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, Genki drew a lot of attention. However, things took a dramatic turn when Nintendo reportedly stepped in.
According to French video game journalist Julien Tellouck, Nintendo’s lawyers visited Genki’s booth at CES to address their claims. In a YouTube short, Tellouck shared his conversation with a Genki representative who said Nintendo’s legal team had already confronted the company. The representative reportedly defended their stance, saying Genki hadn’t signed any agreements with Nintendo, such as non-disclosure agreements, so they weren’t breaking any confidentiality rules.
“I spoke with the guy from Genki, just behind me,” Tellouck shared. “He told me that Nintendo had already sent lawyers their way. But Genki has nothing to worry about because they’ve never signed any papers with Nintendo, no confidentiality agreement, no NDA. So, the Japanese brand is in the clear.”
Genki clarified that their mockups were based on leaks and rumors circulating in the gaming community, not on insider knowledge. They also said that the molds used for their products were sourced externally, not from Nintendo.
In response, Nintendo issued a statement to CNET Japan, saying, “The gaming hardware that Genki claims to be Nintendo hardware at CES is unofficial and not provided to the company by Nintendo.” While this makes it clear that Genki’s claims are not backed by Nintendo, it also leaves room for speculation about the company’s next console.
