How Big is the Nintendo Switch 2?

The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer immediately reveals a significant size increase compared to its predecessor. As the original Joy-Cons detach, the tablet section visibly expands, hinting at a move away from compact handhelds and towards larger portable devices like the Steam Deck and iPad. While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, we can offer a reasonable estimate based on the trailer and a recent leak.

At CES 2025, we handled a Switch 2 mockup by peripheral maker Genki. While its accuracy was unconfirmed then, Nintendo's trailer shows a near-identical console, suggesting the mockup's measurements are highly reliable. Let's delve into the estimated dimensions.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Size

We estimate an **8-inch screen** (diagonal measurement, excluding bezels), aligning with earlier 2024 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 display. The Switch Lite's 5.5-inch screen is 45% smaller diagonally and 111% smaller in area; the Switch OLED's 7-inch screen is 14% smaller diagonally and 30% smaller in area. While larger isn't always better, a larger, high-quality display would be a significant improvement.

Compared to the Steam Deck's 7-inch (original) and 7.4-inch (OLED) displays, the Switch 2's estimated 8-inch screen is 8% and 11% larger in area, respectively, despite the Steam Deck's taller 16:10 aspect ratio.

Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Console Size

The larger screen necessitates a larger console. Our CES measurements of the Genki mockup, corroborated by trailer analysis, suggest the Switch 2 is approximately **265mm long and 115mm tall**. This is roughly a **25% increase** over the original Switch (239mm x 102mm), 61% larger than the Switch Lite (208mm x 91mm), and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck (298mm x 117mm). Depth appears similar to the original Switch.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Size

The trailer suggests slightly taller, but similarly wide, Joy-Cons. Our estimations point to **32mm wide and 115mm tall**, a 13% increase over the originals.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Unit Size

Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, we estimate the screen unit at **200mm long and 115mm tall**, a **31% increase** over the original. This allows for approximately 11mm side bezels and 8mm top/bottom bezels—slimmer sides than the original Switch, with similar top/bottom bezels.

Remember, these are estimations. While the Genki mockup provides strong confidence, final dimensions await official confirmation. However, we anticipate a console approximately 25% larger than the original Switch.