Just announce it already, Nintendo (Nintendo)Weve reached the point where info about the Switch 2s charger is leaking online ahead of any formal reveal from Nintendo.While there remains very little information, leaked or otherwise, about the sort of games that will release for the Nintendo Switch 2, theres no shortage of leaks about the hardware.Ever since the end of 2024, the frequency of Switch 2 leaks has only increased. Just this week, fans found evidence suggesting the Joy-Con controllers can double as a computer mouse and a breakdown of its alleged tech suggests it can run ports of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games.Earlier today, additional details about the Switch 2s dock made their way online, which seem to confirm that the console wont be compatible with the original Switchs charger.This comes courtesy of games journalist Laura Kate Dale, who also once leaked details for the original Switch. Although shes since moved away from gaming leaks, she was recently sent a photo of the Switch 2s dock by a trusted source, and thus has shared details on her social media accounts.The actual photo isnt particularly exciting, only showing input and output voltage information on the back of the dock. However, Dale claims that the Switch 2 will ship with a 60W charger. The new dock is unlikely to look that much different from the original one (X)By comparison, the original Switchs charger is only 39W. As such, Dale speculates it wont be powerful enough to charge up the Switch 2, at least when its docked.This doesnt necessarily mean you couldnt use the original charger with the Switch 2 while it is out of the dock. But we cant imagine itd be as efficient and would likely take longer to fully charge up the console.More TrendingDale has made it clear she has no other information to share on the matter, so eager Nintendo fans shouldnt expect further leaks from her. Hopefully, they wont need them though as an official reveal is rumoured to take place before the end of January.The question here is why the dock needs a different charger, since if it works in the same way as the current Switch just acting as a connector to a TV theres no reason anything should need to change.A natural assumption is that the dock itself will have new functionality, perhaps offering higher performance in games while the Switch is connected to it. Thats been an idea fans have floated around ever since the OLED Model was announced but so far its not been something Nintendo has embraced. Even Amazon is casually showing the console off, with listings for Switch 2 cases in Japan. The accompanying images dont show anything new, and appears to be a mock-up based on known info, but it doesnt change how much of an open secret the Switch 2s design now is. This isnt officially what the Switch 2 looks like but come on, this is what itll look like (Amazon)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy