Nintendo Switch 2's Dimensions Revealed

The Nintendo Switch 2's unveiling trailer showcased a noticeably larger console than its predecessor. This size increase, observed as the original Joy-Cons detach and the tablet section transforms, suggests a shift away from compact handhelds towards larger portable devices like the Steam Deck and iPad.

While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, analysis of a Genki-designed Switch 2 mock-up, remarkably accurate to the trailer's depiction, provides estimated measurements.

Switch 2 Screen Size:

The estimated screen size is 8 inches diagonally (excluding bezels), aligning with earlier rumors. This translates to approximately 177mm wide and 99mm tall. This represents a nearly 30% diagonal increase and a 66% larger area compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch screen. The increase is even more significant when compared to the Switch Lite (45% diagonal, 111% area) and the Switch OLED (14% diagonal, 30% area). While larger isn't always superior, a larger, high-quality display could enhance the gaming experience.

Compared to the Steam Deck's 7-inch screen (and the 7.4-inch Steam Deck OLED), the Switch 2's estimated 8-inch display is still larger, exceeding the Steam Deck's OLED by 8% diagonally and 11% in area.

Switch 2 Overall Console Size:

The larger screen necessitates a larger console. Based on Genki's mock-up, the estimated dimensions are approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall, representing a 25% increase over the original Switch (239mm x 102mm). This places it 61% larger than the Switch Lite and roughly 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. Depth is estimated to be similar to the original Switch.

Switch 2 Joy-Con Size:

The trailer suggests Joy-Cons of similar width, but increased height. Estimated dimensions are 32mm wide and 115mm tall – the same width as the originals (excluding the slot system), but 13mm taller, representing a 13% size increase.

Switch 2 Screen Unit Size:

Subtracting Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, the estimated screen unit size is 200mm long and 115mm tall, approximately 31% larger than the original Switch. This size comfortably accommodates the 8-inch screen with estimated bezels of 11mm on the sides and 8mm on the top and bottom.

These measurements are estimations based on the Genki mock-up and image analysis. While not definitive, they suggest a significantly larger console, approximately 25% bigger than the original Switch. Official dimensions from Nintendo will confirm these estimates.