Genki Claims The ‘Switch 2’ Joy-Con Can Be Removed By ‘Brute Force’

Accessory maker Genki has really thrown the middle finger at Nintendo in recent days, choosing to openly show off its planned accessories for the yet-to-be-announced Switch 2 during CES 2025.

Now in a new interview EdgeGenki co-founder and CEO Eddie Tsai shared a few more details about the console itself, including new magnetic Joy-Con controllers. According to Tsai, pressing the release buttons on the back of the Joy-Con causes a small pin to protrude from the side of the Joy-Con, pushing it away from the main body enough to break the magnetic connection.

However, Tsai also claims that users can rip off the Joy-Con with brute force, although we’d just straight away recommend that you probably don’t even try to do that. With active magnets, the Joy-Con is said to be secure enough for regular use, and the release buttons make it easy to detach the controllers from the Switch 2.

Naturally, Tsai didn’t elaborate on how he found out about these details, but we’re willing to bet that Nintendo didn’t give Genki the go-ahead to release so much information. Most likely, the company was able to obtain such information through other means; in accordance with Laura Kate Daleit’s even possible that he was able to buy a working Switch 2 on the black market. Yes, Genki.

When working with Genki’s Switch 2 mockup, The Verge claims that its overall size is more comparable to a Steam Deck than the original Switch, although because the new console’s Joy-Con isn’t as pronounced or ergonomic as the Steam Deck’s grips, it’s still even noticeably less.

And so, we continue to wait. Nintendo has promised an announcement before the end of March 2025, but it actually seems like something might be just around the corner. Guys, keep your eyes and ears open.