Nintendo He suffered several leaks related to Switch 2. Because of this, we could know the design and some of the new functions of the console before its official revelation. One of the most important leaks was that of Genkigaming accessories manufacturer. In case you do not remember, the company wore a Switch 2 Mockup CES 2025, which revealed the final design of the system.
This caused a stir between the community, to the degree that Nintendo had to clarify that the model was not official and that he had never authorized Genki to show her. It was even said that Mario’s company sent several of his lawyers to visit the manufacturer’s stand to investigate the situation.
Clearly, Nintendo was not happy with what happened and finally took action on the matter. The video game company recently presented A formal demand against Genki for what happened in CES 2025. With this, he began the first legal conflict related to Switch 2even before its official launch.
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Nintendo demands Genki for showing Switch 2 design before his official revelation
On January 8, Genki showed in his stand a Switch 2 mockup that he built from leaks. In this way, he revealed the hardware measures, the new magnetic system for their controls, the Joy-Con 2 and shared an estimated date for the premiere of the system. This happened before Nintendo made the official presentation of the new hybrid console.
Because of this, Nintendo decided to sue Human Things, Genki’s parent company. He accuses her of unfair competition and false advertising. Also, seek compensation for registered trademark violation. The lawsuit was filed by its lawyers before a California court in the United States.
Genki is dedicated to manufacturing accessories and other gaming products, so it has a line specialized in Nintendo hardware. The company will offer various products for Switch 2, such as covers. If you lose the legal battle, then you will suffer an important blow to your business. This is because Nintendo demands that destroy all your console -related products and? Deliver the profits linked to those accessories.
In addition, he asks him to stop using the various registered trademarks in his name. From Nintendo’s perspective, Genki took advantage of the situation to create a false impression that they worked together. He also ensures that he caused damage to all the publications he made to take advantage of the emotion for Switch 2, where he talked about some of his functions and retrocompatibility.
Nintendo argues that Genki’s actions They put their reputation at risk And everything related to the presentation of Switch 2. Now, Human Things has 30 days to present his response to demand.
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Will Genki lose demand?
After Nintendo’s reaction to see the Switch 2 mockup in CES 2025, Genki issued a statement to defend himself. He said that the model he presented at the Technology Fair was not inspired by the official design. He stressed that he made it from the various leaks that flooded social networks and various photos.
Genki considers that Nintendo’s position is wrong, as they never signed a confidentiality agreement. Despite this, he presented his first accessories for the console during the event. For now, it is not clear which of the companies to win, but it is a fact that Nintendo will do everything possible so that the manufacturer regrets its actions.
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