Accessory and peripheral maker Genki made a lot of headlines in January when it showed off an "exact replica" of the Nintendo ...

Earlier this year, as anticipation was building for the soon-to-be-revealed Switch 2, accessory manufacturer Genki turned heads when it casually revealed an alleged mockup of the upcoming Nintendo ...

Nintendo is suing Genki for prematurely revealing Switch 2 products before Nintendo officially revealed the console, alleging ...

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Genki, an accessory manufacturer, for allegedly showcasing a Nintendo Switch 2 replica at CES 2025 before its official reveal. Nintendo accuses Genki of ...

Some say it is the most obvious and justifiable legal action Nintendo ever made. Nintendo has officially taken Genki to court for their Switch 2 demo in CES last January 2025. Nintendo provided a ...

Nintendo also noted Genki included Nintendo’s official logos on its rendering of a Switch 2 dock it displayed at CES 2025, which resulted “in confusion among consumers as to the validity of ...

Among other things, Genki claimed to already own a real Switch 2. In addition, by using official Nintendo logos, Genki gave the impression that he was officially working with the Switch manufacturer.

Back at CES 2025, gaming accessory company Genki showed off a new line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories--and it provided a 3D-printed model of the then-unannounced console for reference.

Despite plenty of leaks, Nintendo wouldn’t unveil the console until about a week after CES. Genki would later clarify that all of its designs were based on the leaked specifications of the Switch 2.