In recent gaming news, there’s been a flurry of buzzworthy leaks about the final design of the Nintendo Switch 2. This trend climaxed yesterday when Dbrand surprisingly dropped a complete 3D rendering of what looks to be the Nintendo Switch 2. This isn’t just your average leak, though; they’ve cleverly integrated their signature Killswitch carrying case, newly revamped for the Switch 2. In a chat with The Verge, Dbrand’s CEO Adam Ijaz explained that their confident dimensions come from having actual hardware available to them. They reveal a console that’s about 270mm wide with Joy-Cons snapped on, whittling down to 200mm without them, standing 116mm tall, and being a slender 14mm thick.
The Nintendo Switch 2 showcased here boasts a beefier 8-inch screen, a notable upgrade from the 7.2-inch Switch OLED and the 6.2-inch original. There’s an intriguing new “C” button on the right Joy-Con—could this be a new capture button?—and magnetically detachable Joy-Con controllers that have been redesigned with a curvier look. We’re also seeing USB-C ports on both the top and bottom edges, along with a broad, U-shaped kickstand reminiscent of the improved OLED model stand.
With what seems like a Q1 2025 launch right around the corner, the Switch 2 appears to be a bold step forward from the Switch OLED design. However, contrary to the OLED’s exquisite display, leaks indicate we might be looking at a very sharp, high-quality 1080p IPS LCD screen measuring 8 inches this time around.
Dbrand’s rendition of the Killswitch case for the Switch 2 is also an eye-catcher. Forget the heavy-duty full-body enclosures typical of the Killswitch brand for other devices like the Steam Deck. The clever design accounts for the Switch 2’s detachable Joy-Cons, splitting the body into parts and holding it together with a stylish teal bungee cord. Given Dbrand’s established reputation in crafting reliable phone and handheld cases, their final offering is bound to impress.
For those eager to see the Switch 2 in its undisturbed glory, we’re not quite there yet in terms of solid visuals. So far, the specs floating around that Dbrand has shared seem to mesh with a 3D-printed model that YouTube channel SwitchUp recently got their hands on. This mock-up might just give fans a peek into what the actual unit could look and feel like.
The leak from Dbrand—who evidently are outside any non-disclosure agreements—signals that an official announcement and reveal is on the horizon for the Nintendo Switch 2. Previous hints suggested a release sometime before the close of 2024, and Nintendo has hardlined March 2025 as the date by which the Switch 2 will be fully disclosed. With only a few months remaining until this anticipated reveal, accessory makers like Dbrand are stepping up production while simultaneously fueling excitement for what’s hyped to be Nintendo’s next-gen hybrid console.
