The Nintendo Switch 2: A Closer Look at Size and Dimensions
The recently released Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer reveals a console significantly larger than its predecessor. While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, analysis of the trailer combined with hands-on experience with a Genki mock-up at CES 2025 allows for a reasonable estimation of its size.
Screen Size:
Our estimations suggest an 8-inch screen (diagonal measurement, excluding bezels), aligning with earlier rumors. This translates to approximately 177mm wide and 99mm tall. This represents a nearly 30% increase in diagonal size and a 66% increase in area compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch screen. The increase is even more dramatic compared to the Switch Lite (45% larger diagonally, 111% larger in area) and the Switch OLED (14% larger diagonally, 30% larger in area). While larger than the original Switch OLED and the standard Steam Deck, the Switch 2's screen is still 8% larger diagonally and 11% larger in area than the Steam Deck OLED.
Overall Console Size:
Based on measurements of the Genki mock-up and scaling images from the trailer, we estimate the Switch 2 to be approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall. This represents a roughly 25% increase in size compared to the original Switch (239mm x 102mm). It's approximately 61% larger than the Switch Lite and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. The depth is expected to be similar to the original Switch.
Joy-Con Size:
The trailer suggests Joy-Con controllers of similar width but increased height. Our estimations point to 32mm wide and 115mm tall, a 13% increase compared to the originals.
Screen Unit Size:
Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, we estimate the Switch 2 screen unit to be 200mm long and 115mm tall, approximately 31% larger than the original. This allows for relatively slim bezels.
Disclaimer: These dimensions are estimations based on available information. Official measurements from Nintendo may differ. However, based on the Genki mock-up, these figures provide a strong indication of the Switch 2's increased size.
