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-Con 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 mock-up by peripheral maker Genki. Although its accuracy was unconfirmed then, Nintendo's trailer shows a console remarkably similar to the mock-up, suggesting our CES measurements are quite accurate.

So, just how big is the Switch 2?

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 screen. 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. Even the larger Steam Deck (7-inch or 7.4-inch OLED) is smaller than the estimated Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Console Size

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

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Size

The trailer suggests slightly taller, but similarly wide, Joy-Cons. Our estimation puts them at approximately **32mm wide and 115mm tall**, a 13% increase over the originals.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Unit Size

Subtracting Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, we estimate the Switch 2 screen unit at **200mm long and 115mm tall**—approximately **31% larger** than the original. This allows for roughly 11mm side bezels and 8mm top/bottom bezels.

Remember, these are estimations. While the Genki mock-up provides confidence, final dimensions await official confirmation. However, we anticipate a console roughly 25% larger than the original Switch.

For further details, explore the 30 details from the Switch 2 announcement trailer, and our theories on its potential mouse-like capabilities and extra USB-C port.