How Big is the Nintendo Switch 2?

The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer reveals a larger console than its predecessor. A size comparison, aided by a Genki Switch 2 mock-up examined at CES 2025, provides estimated dimensions.

Switch 2 Screen Size:

The estimated screen size is 8 inches diagonally (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, while the Switch OLED's 7-inch screen is 14% smaller diagonally and 30% smaller in area. Even compared to the Steam Deck's 7-inch and 7.4-inch OLED displays, the Switch 2's screen is larger (8% and 11% respectively).

Switch 2 Overall Console Size:

Based on the Genki mock-up, the estimated dimensions are approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall. This is roughly a 25% increase in size compared to the original Switch (239mm x 102mm). It's 61% larger than the Switch Lite (208mm x 91mm) but about 12% smaller than the Steam Deck (298mm x 117mm). The thickness is expected to be similar to the original Switch.

Switch 2 Joy-Con Size:

The Joy-Cons are estimated to be approximately 32mm wide and 115mm tall – the same width as the original, but 13mm taller (a 13% increase).

Switch 2 Screen Unit Size:

Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, the estimated screen unit size is 200mm long and 115mm tall, approximately 31% larger than the original Switch. This allows for relatively slim bezels.

These dimensions are estimations based on the Genki mock-up and analysis of the trailer. While not officially confirmed by Nintendo, they suggest a significantly larger console than its predecessor. Further details await official confirmation.