Nintendo Sues Genki Over Unauthorized Switch 2 Leaks

Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:13 am

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against accessory maker Genki for revealing early, unauthorized mockups of the upcoming Switch 2. This legal move highlights Nintendo’s iron grip on its pre-launch secrets as it seeks to prevent any premature disclosures that could disrupt its tightly managed release cycle.

mobilesyrup.com / Nintendo sues Genki after leaking Switch 2 design

Gaming accessory maker Genki showed off a 3D printed Switch 2 mockup at CES this year and now Nintendo has launched a lawsuit against the company over trademark misuse and misleading marketing. Nintendo filed the lawsuit in the U.S., and it covers trademark infringement, unfair competition, and…

gizmodo.com / Nintendo Seeks Revenge Against Accessory Maker That Leaked Switch 2

The Mario maker is suing accessory brand Genki for spoiling details for its next-gen handheld.

kotaku.com / Nintendo Sues Accessory Maker Who Flaunted Console Mockup At The Height Of Switch Leaks

A very strange thing happened earlier this year, prior to Nintendo officially revealing the Switch 2: A small accessory maker, Genki, brought a mockup of the mysterious new console to CES 2025 and flaunted it on the show floor, suggesting to press that the 3D printed replica was accurate and based…

techspot.com / Nintendo sues Genki for showing Switch 2 mockups before official reveal

Accessory and peripheral maker Genki made a lot of headlines in January when it showed off an "exact replica" of the Nintendo Switch 2 to the press at CES. The company also published a video showing a 3D render of the handheld.Read Entire Article

gamespot.com / Nintendo Sues Accessory Firm Genki Over "Unauthorized" Switch 2 Lineup

Back at CES 2025, gaming accessory company Genki showed off a new line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories--and it provided a 3D-printed model of the then-unannounced console for reference. That model has officially drawn the ire of Nintendo, as the company has filed a lawsuit against Genki for what…

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