Nintendo and Genki Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Over Switch 2 Accessories

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It appears that Nintendo’s legal dispute with accessory manufacturer Genki has been resolved through a mutual agreement, which includes a financial settlement and an admission by Genki that they did not obtain the prototype of the Nintendo Switch 2 unlawfully when designing their accessories. This information was shared by social media user OatmealDome in a series of posts.

Additionally, it’s been decided that Genki will cease utilizing Nintendo’s intellectual properties, encompassing logos, trademarks, and color schemes, as well as other related elements. For instance, this might involve referring to a Switch 2 accessory as the Glitch 2 or hosting an event like the Genki Direct, which resembles Nintendo’s direct broadcasts.

Back in May, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against Genki, just after they publicly introduced the Switch 2. The main issue in the lawsuit was Genki displaying accessories designed for the console at CES 2025 in January, before Nintendo had unveiled its final design for the console.

In the lawsuit it filed against Genki, Nintendo stated that it wished to recover all losses it suffered due to Genki’s infringement, unethical competition, and misleading advertising. Moreover, Nintendo sought to triple these damages in the legal action. If Nintendo prevailed in court, Genki would have been required to destroy all products associated with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles.

In January, Genki’s accessories provided an early glimpse into the potential design of the Nintendo Switch 2, offering hints before the official unveiling. The accessory manufacturer displayed a charging dock for JoyCon controllers and various grips designed to improve the console’s ergonomics and usability in handheld mode.

Nintendo described Genki’s actions as “a seemingly deliberate effort to add more confusion among the public about whether Genki possessed a Nintendo Switch 2 or had any partnership with Nintendo.” The company also outlined Genki’s activities, which they labeled as “questionable actions.” One instance of these actions mentioned was Edward Tsai, Genki’s CEO, displaying 3D-printed prototypes to various reporters and claiming that Genki had or had access to a genuine ‘Switch 2,’ upon which the prototypes, renderings, and 3D-printed models were based.

It’s important to clarify that although Genki claimed to have a prototype of the Nintendo Switch 2, they later admitted they hadn’t actually seen the console yet. Instead, the accessories displayed at CES 2025 were inspired by leaked information circulating online. Genki themselves stated that only Nintendo can confirm whether their accessories will work with the Nintendo Switch 2.

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 was launched in stores last June and it has turned out to be a massive success. For additional insights, take a look at our comprehensive review on this exciting gaming console.

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2025-09-09 16:41