How Big is the Nintendo Switch 2?

The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer dramatically reveals a console significantly larger than its predecessor. As the original Joy-Cons detach, the tablet section visibly expands, hinting at a departure from Nintendo's traditionally pocket-sized handhelds and a move 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, a Switch 2 mock-up by peripheral designer Genki allowed for hands-on analysis. The trailer's striking similarity to this mock-up suggests the measurements taken then are highly accurate.

Estimated Switch 2 Dimensions:

Screen Size: We estimate an 8-inch screen (diagonal measurement), 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 pronounced against the Switch Lite (45% diagonal, 111% area) and the Switch OLED (14% diagonal, 30% area). While larger isn't always better, a larger, high-quality display could significantly enhance the gaming experience. Compared to the Steam Deck's 7-inch screen, the Switch 2's estimated 8-inch display is 8% larger diagonally and 11% larger in area.

Overall Console Size: The larger screen necessitates a larger console. Our measurements of the Genki mock-up, corroborated by trailer analysis, suggest the Switch 2 is approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall. This is roughly a 25% increase compared to the original Switch (239mm x 102mm), 61% larger than the Switch Lite, and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. The depth is expected to remain similar to the original Switch.

Joy-Con Size: The trailer suggests slightly taller, but similarly wide, Joy-Cons. Our estimations point to dimensions of approximately 32mm wide and 115mm tall—a 13% increase over the originals.

Screen Unit Size: Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, we estimate the Switch 2 screen unit at approximately 200mm long and 115mm tall—a 31% increase over the original. This allows for relatively slim bezels (approximately 11mm on the sides, 8mm on top and bottom).

While these are estimations, the Genki mock-up provides strong evidence for their accuracy. We anticipate a console approximately 25% larger than the original Switch. Further details will emerge upon official release and hands-on experiences. For more, explore the 30 details from the Switch 2 announcement trailer, and our theories on its potential mouse-like capabilities and the implications of the additional USB-C port.