How Big is the Nintendo Switch 2?

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 provided official dimensions, we can offer estimations based on a hands-on experience with a Genki-created mock-up at CES 2025, which closely resembles the trailer's depiction.

Switch 2 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 substantial when 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 Switch OLED, the Switch 2's screen is still smaller than the Steam Deck's 7-inch and 7.4-inch (OLED) displays. However, it surpasses even the largest Steam Deck screen by 8% diagonally and 11% in area.

Switch 2 Overall Console Size:

Based on measurements of the Genki mock-up and analysis of the trailer, we estimate the Switch 2 (including Joy-Cons) 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 significantly larger than the Switch Lite (61% larger) but slightly smaller than the Steam Deck (12% smaller). Thickness is expected to remain comparable to the original Switch.

Switch 2 Joy-Con Size:

The trailer suggests Joy-Con width remains similar, but height has increased. Our estimations point to 32mm wide and 115mm tall – the same width as the originals (excluding the slot system), but 13mm taller, representing a 13% increase in size.

Switch 2 Screen Unit Size:

Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, we estimate the screen unit to be 200mm long and 115mm tall, approximately 31% larger than the original Switch's screen unit. This allows for relatively slim bezels.

Disclaimer: These measurements are estimations based on the Genki mock-up and trailer analysis. They may differ from Nintendo's official dimensions. However, we are confident these figures provide a reasonable approximation of the Switch 2's size.