A while has passed since a YouTuber showcased 3D prints of what is expected to be Nintendo's next console release. Although Nintendo has not officially revealed anything since bar the Alarmo, various sources have outlined more details about the long-awaited Switch Lite and Switch OLED (curr. $349 on Amazon).
Now, the YouTube channel SwitchUp has got its hands on what is said to be a mockup of the second-generation Switch from a third-party case manufacturer. As such, the device is a dummy unit rather than a functional prototype.
Nonetheless, the design shown is expected to be based on accurate dimensions. Ultimately, the so-called Nintendo Switch 2 looks an awful lot like the existing Switch at first glance. However, it is noticeably wider than the Switch OLED when comparing the two side-by-side. In other words, the Switch 2 is about as wide as the Valve Steam Deck.
With that being said, Nintendo has added a much-needed top-mounted USB Type-C port, which is missing on all previous versions of the Nintendo Switch. Moreover, the Joy-Cons have grown in size and added a second auxiliary button on its right hand controller. On top of that, the new Joy-Cons appear to be slightly more ergonomic than those that Nintendo currently sells. Ultimately, the second-generation Switch, which Nintendo should announce by March 2025, looks more like a revolution of existing models rather a revolution.