Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Leaks Online with Polar Bears

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  • An image purported to depict a Nintendo Switch 2 dock has surfaced online.

  • The photo comes from NextHandheld, the same source that recently leaked several legitimate-looking images of the Switch 2.

  • Like their previous leaks, the nexthandheld showcased an AI-powered background swap in their new shared image. But instead of a generic workshop, this time they chose to draw some polar bears.

A perceived image of Nintendo Switch 2 A doc has surfaced online, oddly depicting the device alongside some polar bears. This leak comes from the same source that has already shared several alleged glimpses into Nintendo's next console.

The person in question goes by NextHandheld on Reddit and Twitter. Since late December 2024, this source has shared some real-life images of the Switch 2 that are believed to be legitimate, not least because they match up with several other recent leaks and rumors about the much-anticipated device.

A blue Nintendo Switch 2 mockup on a red background displaying a Super Mario 2x1 composite

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Continuing their activities, this rising star among the leaks took to Twitter on January 12 to reveal an alleged photo of the Switch 2 dock. The image depicts the station as trapped in snow, with two polar bears visible in the background. The leaker suggested that this was the result of them swapping backgrounds with some generative AI software. Previous Switch 2 leaks of NextHandheld also appear to feature AI-generated backgrounds, possibly in a bid to hide the actual environment(s) they're generated from, thus making it less likely that Nintendo will find out who's sharing them.

The new leak of the NextHandheld matches previous rumors about the Switch 2 dock

As for the image, its design is in line with some prior rumors about the device. Specifically, the Switch 2 dock is said to be more rounded than its predecessor – a difference that's clearly visible in a photo of another Nexthandheld. The device is also depicted as featuring an enlarged Switch logo with the addition of two numbers. This is consistent with NextHandheld's previous claim that the upcoming console will be called the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 dock dimensions remain unclear

Due to the AI-powered background swap performed by the source, the photo lacks any reference to scale, making it unclear how large the device is. According to a number of previous leaks, the Switch 2 will be significantly larger than its predecessor. With reported dimensions of 270 x 116 x 14mm, the device will be even larger than the Switch OLED model, the largest handheld Nintendo has commercialized to date. Despite this size difference, the Switch 2 dock may not be as large, potentially allowing the device's screen to extend above its top edge when docked compared to the original Switch.

Nintendo has twice committed to officially revealing the Switch successor in its fiscal year 2024, which is scheduled to end on March 31. The device itself will reportedly enter mass production no later than Q4 2024 — a claim supported by the Switch's recent growth. 2 Hardware leaks. Hence the console could potentially hit the market from Q2 2025.

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