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 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 mock-up by peripheral maker Genki. Although unverified then, Nintendo's trailer shows remarkable similarity to the mock-up, suggesting its dimensions are highly accurate. Let's explore these 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. While larger isn't always better, a larger screen could significantly enhance the visual experience, provided the display technology meets expectations.
Compared to other handhelds, the Switch 2's screen is 45% larger diagonally (and 111% larger in area) than the Switch Lite's 5.5-inch display, and 14% larger diagonally (30% larger in area) than the Switch OLED's 7-inch screen. Even against 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. Measurements from the Genki mock-up, corroborated by trailer analysis, suggest the Switch 2 is approximately **265mm long and 115mm tall**. This is roughly **25% larger** than the original Switch (239mm x 102mm), 61% larger than the Switch Lite (208mm x 91mm), and about 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 approximately **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**, about **31% larger** than the original. This size comfortably accommodates the 8-inch screen, with estimated bezels of 11mm on the sides and 8mm on the top and bottom.
Remember, these are estimations. Official dimensions from Nintendo will provide definitive answers. However, based on our analysis of the Genki mock-up, we're confident these figures are reasonably accurate, suggesting a significantly larger console than its predecessor.
For further details, explore the 30 details from the Switch 2 announcement trailer, and our theories on its potential mouse-like capabilities and the implications of the extra USB-C port.
