Mysterious Nintendo device appears online, and it's not Switch 2

Nintendo will reportedly unveil a new product soon, although it's not expected to be the Nintendo Switch 2. In fact, no-one seems to know exact what it is.

A device has popped up in a listing on the site of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US and that's usually a sign that it will launch imminently. The FCC must approve every product that uses wireless communications technology before they can be sold in the States, so it's also generally a sign that something exists.

However, we just haven't heard of a new Nintendo gadget other than its forthcoming console – especially when with the specifications mentioned in the listing.

There is also a picture included on the site, but it's hardly revealing. Indeed, all it shows is the "bottom side" of the device, which has a similar shape to an Apple TV box.

As for the tech information, the product includes a 24GHz mmWave sensor (according to The Verge). This, it is assumed, could be used as a movement tracker. Alternatively, it could simply turn the device on when a person is close-by.

There are few other clues – there's no Bluetooth support listed, with just 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on board for wireless connectivity, so it's hardly cutting edge. But one thing's for certain, it's a new line for Nintendo as it comes with the product number CLO-001.

As The Verge states, this signifies the start of a range – the original Nintendo Switch was coded HAC-001, while the DS was NTR-001.

Whatever the new device is, it also sports a USB-C connection for power.

At first we wondered if it might be a new charging dock, but why would it need a movement sensor or wireless connection? Or maybe it's a motion tracker for a new game series. After all, Nintendo has been known to create some interesting accessories in the past – Nintendo Labo, for starters.

Hopefully, all will be revealed soon.