Rumor: Switch 2 factory prototype photos surface

The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to heat up, and today factory prototype images have allegedly leaked.

The photos are in a rough state and obviously don’t show things in the final form that would reach consumers. However, there are interesting things to note here, including the actual build and a look at the new version of the Joy-Con. On top of that, the device will apparently include USB-C ports at the top and bottom of the device.

Below are the rumored photos (a couple include comparison photos to the current Switch):

Switch 2 prototype photos

Aside from the leaked Switch 2 photos, we’ll also mention that rumored specs are making the rounds. You should always take every rumor that appears with a grain of salt, and that applies here as well. The source sharing these specs seems to be different than the one that posted the production photos (but matches up with a different, previous leak), so keep that in mind.

Rumored Switch 2 specs

• HGU1100: Game console itself.
• HGU1110: Left Joy-Con controller.
• HGU1120: Right Joy-Con controller.
• HGU1130: Dock.
• 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).