Rumor: Switch 2 Prototype Images And Specs Seemingly Leaked Online
For the past few days, several leaks and rumors have been swirling about Nintendo’s previously announced Switch successor, leading many to believe a full reveal may be imminent.
Now, a major new leak has seemingly surfaced online, circulating forums such as r/GamingLeaksAndRumours. This latest leak consists of a series of 3D mockup images of the “switch second generation model”, seemingly from a Chinese source. We will avoid sharing the images directly here, but they can be found via links in the Reddit post below.
Photos of Switch 2 factory prototypes have leaked on a Chinese website
byu/MisterSheeple inGamingLeaksAndRumours
A separate leak from the same website shows off the console’s potential specs, which you can find translated below.
Shipping List Details Summary
HGU1100: Game console itself.
HGU1110: Left Joy-Con controller.
HGU1120: Right Joy-Con controller.
HGU1130: Dock.
Detailed Configuration List
SoCl (CPU + GPU) model: GMLX30-R-A1.
Memory model: MT62F768M64D4EK-026 (6GX2 dual channel, LPDDR5X, 7500 MT/s)
Flash memory model: THGJFGT1E45BAILHW0 (256GB, UFS 3.1, manufactured by Kaixia, 2100 MB/s).
Audio chip model: Ruiwu ALC5658-CG.
NFC reader model: NXP IPN7160B1HN
Built-in microphone model: CMB-MIC-X7.
Dual cooling fans, model BSM0405HPJH9 and BSM0505HPJQC (copper gaming heat sink).
Video signal conversion (DisplayPort to HDMI) must be chip model; Ruixian RTD2175N must be chip (support HDMI 2.1).
Network chip model: Ruiming RTL8153B-VB-CG and Gigabit Ethernet chip (the base has a network cable interface).
Microcontroller chip model: STMicroelectronics JSTM32G0OB0OCET6.
Video game console protective case model: HGU1100 (size: 206 x 115 x 14mm, made of plastic).
Speakers: MUSE BOX-L and MUSE BOX-R (two-channel stereo).
As with all rumors of this nature, we caution readers to take them with a grain of salt. Stay tuned for more updates as they come.
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