Another day has begun and Nintendo Switch 2 rumors are coming from deep within the internet.

Today we have two different rumors, one from a YouTube video and the other from a massive Reddit post, where a Youtuber has a dummy model and a Redditor claims to have seen the final release version of the console.

This all adds to the plethora of Switch 2 design rumors purporting to show the design of the new console, and they all seem to coalesce to suggest that we are seeing what the handheld will actually look like.

The latest leak, courtesy of YouTube channel NerdNest, does what other leaks have yet to do.

NerdNest's video spans over 19 minutes and shows off a model of the Switch 2 that they say was sent to them by case maker ivoler.

The model shown by NerdNest is very similar to the one unveiled by the controversial Dbrand company last week.

Ivoler appears to be sending this model around to relevant YouTubers, as it looks identical to the one shown on the SwitchUp channel posted on December 12. The difference between the two is that the SwitchUp model did not have or could not remove the joystick; NerdNest had a removable controller and took the time to show how it connects to the Switch 2.

I am not familiar with NerdNest, but their work focuses primarily on handheld gaming consoles, especially PC gaming consoles like the Steam Deck and Asus Rog Ally X.

Starting with the console, NerdNest compared the original Switch and Switch 2 dummy model compared to the original Switch. The sequel is considerably larger. The display is about 8 inches, while the current OLED Switch is 7 inches. Thus, the new console has a larger area.

This also means that the joystick is larger. Even for those with smaller hands, the larger Joy-Cons will be easier to hold and use than the compact Joy-Cons. Hopefully Nintendo will solve the drifting problem that has plagued many Joy-Con controllers.

Beyond size, one of the biggest differences between the Switch and Switch 2 is the way the Joy-Con connects to the console; the Switch uses an awkward rail system that can cause the connection between controller and console to be lost.

The Switch 2 is supposed to use an electromagnetic connection to hold the controller in place. In the video, one can see a groove on the console for a magnetic connection; the new trigger on the back of the Joy-Con appears to be a locking mechanism for the controller so that it does not separate from the console.

The right Joy-Con also has a new button marked “C,” which many speculate is for screen capture.

The only noticeable feature that appears new on this model is a second USB-C port on top of the console. This port could be used for USB-C based peripherals, such as headphones or whatever quirky thing Nintendo comes up with. The simplest explanation is that this new port would allow the console to charge in kickstand mode or even on portable devices instead of dragging the console underneath.

If this is the Nintendo Switch 2, we'll have to wait for Nintendo to officially announce the console; it could be announced in January and released in March.

Last week, a Redditor on the r/NintendoSwitch 2 subreddit stirred up the channel by posting that he had seen and touched the “final release” Switch 2 and its dock (something he had not seen much rumor about).

That post became ask me anything and they claimed they would post proof at Christmas.

The Verge contacted “NextHandheld” and apparently confirmed some details they had posted on the AMA. Allegedly, the Redditor shared photos of the inside of the new dock and Switch 2 controller rail. Much of the information they shared is already rumored or reported. Here is a summary of some of the more recent information.

As an example, they confirmed that the extra trigger on the back of the Joy-Cons is a magnetic attachment release. They also stated that the Joy-Cons will feature a Hall Effect joystick. This means that the stick will use electromagnetic fields and will not require physical contact between the sensor components, making it more reliable and free of the drift issues that have hampered the Joy-Con.

The official name has yet to be confirmed, but according to this Redditor, it will likely be called the Nintendo Switch 2.

As for the dock, it reportedly has two USB-A ports, one HDMI, one Ethernet, and one USB-C port. The dock has large feet and is said to not block vents when placed horizontally. The dock itself is said to have a power rating of 60W, and may provide more power when the console is installed. New hardware and overclocking of the Switch 2 suggest improved graphics performance when docked.

In addition, the dock will have rounded U-shaped rails that should be sturdier than those on the original Switch and OLED Switch.

NextHandheld stated in their comments that they were unable to turn on the Switch 2.

Here is a summary of their comments.