In recent news that has sent Nintendo Switch fans into a tizzy, eagle-eyed viewers have spotted what appears to be a leaked image of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. The image is briefly caught in a promotional trailer for gaming gloves from Satisfye, a company known for collaborating with Nintendo. Social media has ignited with users dissecting every frame of the ad, holding onto the possibility of an early peep at the console’s evolved form.
While it’s initially hard to discern if the controller showcased is indeed something we haven’t seen before, particularly given its likeness to the already familiar Joy-Con design, the excitement surrounding this possible revelation cannot be denied. Satisfye and Nintendo have had a history of creative collaborations, starting with their partnership in 2016 on the original Nintendo Labo and extending to their current joint venture offering customizable gloves for gaming.
The video, which is primarily meant to showcase those very gloves, does carry the intrigue of an uncredited frame which could conceivably contain a momentous preview. At the twenty-four-second mark, a brief shot appears to reveal what seems to be the Joy-Con controller next to a Nintendo Switch console. With the camera focus on the Satisfye gloves worn by the person for the demo, discerning players have paused and re-watched the video frame by frame in hopes of any subtle changes or details that might betray the next iteration of Nintendo’s wildly popular handheld hybrid console.
As with any purported leak or tease, the overall mainstream acknowledgment or credence given to this theory is currently speculative. Nintendo is known for its stringent secrecy about its upcoming products which heightens the excitement but also instigates the online query and buzz. When reached out for comment, both Nintendo and Satisfye have maintained their usual policy of silence regarding any unannounced projects.
The prosaic explanation positions it as part of the advertisement for continuity or to suggest the utility of the gloves with the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Conversely, the skeptical yet ever-optimistic fanbase continues to hope that this momentary snapshot is something more – a testament to their eagle-eyed observation, a prelude to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 reveal.
