The Nintendo Switch 2, as described by Dbrand.
It could show some significant improvements.
Nintendo is approaching the promised deadline to reveal the successor to the Switch, which is expected before April 2025. Recent leaks from case manufacturers have begun to unveil the possible look of Nintendo's next console and some notable improvements over the original model.
The impetus for this article comes from the new “Killswitch 2” case announced by Dbrand. On their website, they present a moving render of the case and a hardware design that features key differences from the Switch and the Switch OLED. The new console appears larger and has a strange second button on the right Joy-Con, located below the home button. Recent accessory leaks show a similar design for the hardware.
Dbrand seems confident in their case, and their CEO, Adam Ijaz, claims to have “real dimensions” obtained through a “3D scan of the actual hardware.” When asked about his source of information, Ijaz simply replied: “Nice try, Nintendo.”
Based on Dbrand's measurements, the next Switch (which we will call Switch 2) is expected to be larger and taller than the Switch OLED — although with a similar thickness. According to Nintendo's previous specifications, the Switch has a width of 242mm, a height of 102mm, and a thickness of 13.9mm. In contrast, Ijaz indicates that the Switch 2 should measure 270mm in width, 116mm in height, and 14mm in thickness, with 200mm of that width accounted for by the console itself. Additionally, the rear stand would maintain approximately half the height of the console, around 55mm. There are mentions that the screen could be 8 inches, supporting previous rumors.
It also mentions that the Joy-Cons are designed to attach magnetically and that there will be an eject button on the back of the Joy-Cons. In Dbrand's mockup, the left Joy-Con still retains the capture button, but it is unclear whether the new “C” button signifies capture or if both buttons function differently. Ijaz describes the joystick dimensions and various parts of the console in quite a bit of detail.
The Killswitch 2 case is different, as it uses an elastic cord instead of a snug design to secure its protective cover. While Dbrand seems to have solid information about the console, Ijaz expresses uncertainty about the release date. The company is preparing to launch its case at the end of March or early April, but the CEO does not have details about a possible dock for the Switch 2 or whether the screen will be LCD or OLED.
It is unusual for an accessory manufacturer to reveal so much about a product from a powerful and litigious company like Nintendo, but Dbrand has gained notoriety for its provocative approach towards console companies. Many of the details that Ijaz shares align with a video from SwitchUp showing a mockup of the Switch 2 sent by a case manufacturer.
While concrete details about the Switch 2 are still awaited from Nintendo, the company has already confirmed that the new console will be able to play games from the current Switch and will feature Nintendo Switch Online.
