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Max Knoblauch
1/9/25

As Nintendo delays, others take it upon themselves to show off the Switch 2

A 3D-printed mock-up of what’s said to be the next Nintendo Switch console has become the center of attention at CES.

Third-party gaming-accessories maker Genki has been showcasing its planned Switch 2 accessories using the mock-up and has dropped renderings on its website. Reports say the rumored design lines up with earlier leaks: a wider console with larger controllers that attach magnetically.

For its part, Nintendo has remained quiet about the Switch-cessor — except to say it will make an announcement about it by the end of March — while it squeezes one last holiday sales season out of the Switch. In the meantime, it has slashed Switch sales expectations by 1 million consoles and its overall revenue has fallen 17% from last year.

When it does come out, the Switch 2 may face more handheld competition than its predecessor did: Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’ ROG Ally have been gaining steam, and Microsoft last year confirmed it’s working on an Xbox handheld.

Is this the Nintendo Switch 2?

Is this the Nintendo Switch 2?

For its part, Nintendo has remained quiet about the Switch-cessor — except to say it will make an announcement about it by the end of March — while it squeezes one last holiday sales season out of the Switch. In the meantime, it has slashed Switch sales expectations by 1 million consoles and its overall revenue has fallen 17% from last year.

When it does come out, the Switch 2 may face more handheld competition than its predecessor did: Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’ ROG Ally have been gaining steam, and Microsoft last year confirmed it’s working on an Xbox handheld.

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Less than a month after forming, Paramount Skydance has landed another major piece of intellectual property. The studio said it’s signed a deal with Microsoft’s Activision to create a live-action “Call of Duty” film.

The competitive shooter is one of the most popular gaming franchises in the world and has been the US’s bestselling series for the past 16 years. The next title in the 22-year-old franchise, “Black Ops 7,” will debut in November.

Paramount, which closed its merger with Skydance in August, has had a summer of big deals. It acquired UFC broadcast rights in a $7.7 billion deal with TKO last month, following a $1.5 billion deal for “South Park” rights in July. The company also lured “Stranger Things” creators away from Netflix last month for a four-year film and TV development deal.

Paramount & Activision Team For ‘Call Of Duty’ Movie

Paramount & Activision Team For ‘Call Of Duty’ Movie

The competitive shooter is one of the most popular gaming franchises in the world and has been the US’s bestselling series for the past 16 years. The next title in the 22-year-old franchise, “Black Ops 7,” will debut in November.

Paramount, which closed its merger with Skydance in August, has had a summer of big deals. It acquired UFC broadcast rights in a $7.7 billion deal with TKO last month, following a $1.5 billion deal for “South Park” rights in July. The company also lured “Stranger Things” creators away from Netflix last month for a four-year film and TV development deal.

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