Rumor Renders and disassembled parts of possible Switch 2 leak online

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Images of what are supposedly a factory prototype for the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a spec sheet have appeared on a Chinese forum.

The renders show the device from all angles and even comparison shots with the original Switch are included. The most notable changes are the large 8 inch screen and two USB Type-C ports on the top and bottom of the device.




Referred to as the "Switch second generation model STP" and "SWITCH2 model STP", the device appears to feature a familiar overall design and detachable joycons but without traditional rails as seen on the originals - perhaps confirming the use of a magnetic solution as per recent rumours?

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A spec sheet has also surfaced which appears to detail the above device including hardware IDs. It is said that the device has 12GB of LPDDR5X, 7500 MT/s RAM and 256GB of storage as well as support for HDMI 2.1.

Components:

• HGU1100: The main gaming console.
• HGU1110: Left Joy-Con controller.
• HGU1120: Right Joy-Con controller.
• HGU1130: Docking station.

Technical Specifications:

• SoC (CPU+GPU): Model GMLX30-R-A1.
• Memory: Model MT62F768M64D4EK-026, 6GB LPDDR5X, 7500 MT/s x2 (12GB)
• Flash Storage: 256GB UFS 3.1, manufactured by Kioxia.
• Audio Chip: Realtek ALC5658-CG.
• NFC Reader: NXP PN7160B1HN.
• Microphone: Model CMB-MIC-X7.
• Cooling Fans: Models BSM0405HPJH9 and BSM0505HPJQC, with copper heat sinks.
• Video Signal Conversion: Realtek RTD2175N chip, supporting HDMI 2.1.
• Network Chip: Realtek RTL8153B-VB-CG for gigabit Ethernet.
• Microcontroller: STMicroelectronics STM32GOBOCET6.
• Speaker: MUSE BOX-L and MUSE BOX-R for stereo sound.

These specifications even seem to match up to a previous leak via Famiboards who tracked shipment and customs data between Nintendo, NVIDIA and others to interpret part details sometime ago.

What do you think? Real? Or Switch clone or other copycat device from China or simply an elaborate hoax?

Would you be happy with the Switch 2 if this turns out to be real?