A Chinese leaker who’s known for sharing CAD images of the eagerly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 claims to have a working unit available for purchase. This mysterious figure, through Reddit, seems to be offering this unreleased next-generation console to an accessory manufacturer with a hefty price tag of around $39,800.
The leaked CAD files seem to have found their way into the hands of companies like Dbrand and others looking to produce Switch 2 accessories even before the official reveal. This same leaker appears to have been the most credible source this time around. The final design shown in the reveal video matched the leak accurately, yet, we still advise approaching this information with caution.
Through the Xiaohongshu forums, the leaker has told a potential buyer that they could play around with the Switch 2 dock, joystick, and tablet. He also hinted that Pro controllers, potentially Nintendo’s new official peripheral, might be available as soon as next week.
So, the big question is: will this potential buyer actually dish out nearly $40,000 for early access to a full set of pre-release Switch 2 hardware? It could be tempting, especially for accessory makers who want to get a jump on designing their add-ons before the console officially drops.
Now, it’s important to remember that diving into deals like these on the black market isn’t just risky; it’s costly. Our CAD design leaker might expect a pretty steep price from any unofficial accessory makers for a chance to take a peek at such a valuable new piece of hardware.
It’s worth noting that there isn’t much practical use for a pre-release Nintendo Switch 2. Games developed for this new version would likely need additional patches to take full advantage of its potential. Of course, actual Switch 2 games won’t hit the market until closer to the official launch. Still, the console itself might provide a playground for developers and exploiters alike, given the intriguing circumstances surrounding this story.
Hopefully, Nintendo will soon announce an official release date. However, it would be quite amusing if this early bird’s purchase becomes pointless because the console isn’t launching anytime soon.
