The Nintendo Switch 2, revealed in a recent trailer, is noticeably larger than its predecessor. While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, a comparison with a Genki mock-up, remarkably similar to the trailer's depiction, allows for a reasonable estimate.
Switch 2 Screen Size:
Estimates suggest an 8-inch screen (diagonal measurement), aligning with earlier rumors. This translates to approximately 177mm wide and 99mm tall. Compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch screen, this represents a nearly 30% increase in diagonal size and a 66% larger display area. The Switch Lite's 5.5-inch screen is dwarfed, with the Switch 2 boasting a 45% larger diagonal and 111% larger area. Even the Switch OLED's 7-inch screen is smaller, with the Switch 2 exceeding it by 14% diagonally and 30% in area. While larger than the Steam Deck's 7-inch and 7.4-inch (OLED) screens, the Switch 2 still offers an 8% and 11% increase in diagonal and overall area respectively.
Overall Console Size:
Measurements from the Genki mock-up indicate a Switch 2 length of approximately 265mm and a height of 115mm. This is roughly 25% larger than the original Switch (239mm x 102mm), 61% larger than the Switch Lite, and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. Depth is estimated to be similar to the original Switch.
Joy-Con Size:
The Joy-Cons appear slightly taller but maintain a similar width to the original. Estimated dimensions are 32mm wide and 115mm tall, representing a 13% increase over the originals.
Screen Unit Size:
Subtracting Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size estimates the screen unit at 200mm long and 115mm tall—approximately 31% larger than the original. This allows for relatively slim bezels.
These dimensions are estimations based on the Genki mock-up and trailer analysis. While not officially confirmed, they provide a strong indication of the Switch 2's increased size, likely around 25% larger than its predecessor.
