It’s been just some days since dbrand gave us our greatest look on the Nintendo Change 2, however over the weekend much more leaks poured in from an nameless person on Reddit. They declare to have gone hands-on with the Nintendo Change 2 and dock, and though there’s no manner for many of us to verify this, the mods over at r/nintendoswitch2 appeared very satisfied by the proof the person despatched over privately.

First, the leaker revealed that the title is certainly Nintendo Change 2. Additionally they described the emblem, which was promptly mocked up by different Reddit customers like SexDrugsAndMarmalade, as seen beneath.

As for the system itself, no precise pictures have been shared (as a result of it could be “too apparent” who they’re), however the leaker gave us many new particulars. We already comprehend it’s bigger and has a brand new “C” button on the right-hand facet, however now we all know the precise mechanism behind the brand new Joycons. If the leak is appropriate, the magnets that connect the Joycons to the system are the buttons themselves, a element so unusual and particular that it lends credence to the remainder of the data.

These new Joycons additionally apparently have a hidden function, which the leaker didn’t wish to absolutely reveal. They merely mentioned, “suppose lasers,” which can imply one thing just like the infrared sensor on the Nintendo Wii Distant.

They confirmed that earlier leaks have been correct and famous that the general weight is just like the prevailing {hardware}. The extra USB-C port on the prime was current within the mannequin they examined, though it’s in all probability simply a further charging port. The ZL and ZR buttons are supposedly barely bigger, and the sticks are Corridor impact. Sadly, these display is reportedly LCD, however the up to date {hardware} is reportedly able to 4K 30fps output whereas docked.

Different elements of the design stay the identical, with the sport cartridge slot being the identical form. This is sensible, because the Nintendo Change 2 is already confirmed to help the prevailing Nintendo Change catalog, however the leaker famous that Nintendo Change 2 video games could have a change to the design of the tooth on the cartridge to forestall them from slotting into older {hardware}.

They didn’t get to show the system on or play any video games, however they noticed a particular version of the {hardware} for a launch recreation with a “9” within the title, most definitely Mario Kart 9.

One other new piece of data is the dock’s design. Whereas it retains the identical common performance, the leaker claims it’s shorter and rounded, so the highest a part of the display stands proud way over the present {hardware}. This will likely enable it to point out battery info or the time whereas docked, though once more, the leaker didn’t get to show the system on, in order that they didn’t know. The dock has the identical port setup as the primary console, with two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and HDMI port, and an ethernet port.

Following the put up, a number of customers created mock-ups of the design utilizing the brand new particulars. The gallery above features a few examples from person u/stardew92, together with an interpretation of how the smaller dock is likely to be put to good use.

As for a launch date, the leaker was informed that an announcement is coming in January, so we gained’t have to attend lengthy to be taught extra. The leaker additionally promised to share proof, even perhaps pictures, publicly after Christmas, so keep tuned for extra within the coming weeks.