New leaked pictures appear to show off the Nintendo Switch 2 along with its dock, but some people are still skeptical.

A new rumor surrounding the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has sparked excitement among fans, potentially revealing the date of its official announcement.

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While Nintendo Switch 2 did not end up launching in 2024, rumors surrounding Nintendo's Switch successor dominated gaming discourse this year. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Over the holidays, a leaker claims that they have the first look photograph for the successor to the Nintendo Switch hybrid console.

NextHandheld, who opened their account in December 2024 and has kept it dormant until recently, also posted a picture of a supposed Switch 2 dock while taking a jab at the accusations of AI-generated shenanigans. Here again, some are claiming it is fake, while others believe just the background is altered to protect the actual source.

Rumors have long swirled about the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo's highly anticipated follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. The Mario Maker has promised to reveal new hardware by the end of its fiscal year in March 2025, but exactly how the Switch successor will improve on the original remains the subject of speculation.

Nintendo Switch 2 speculation reaches new heights with a countdown set for January 8 and leaked dock images circulating online. Fans are eager but cautious as the buzz around the anticipated reveal grows.

It's an exciting year ahead for Nintendo Switch with new hardware and game announcements. Highly anticipated titles for 2025 include Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and Pokemon Legends: Z-A.