The unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 has sparked excitement with its reveal trailer showcasing a console that's noticeably larger than its predecessor. As the original Joy-Con detach from the first Switch, the tablet section expands, transforming into a bigger, upgraded form. This size increase indicates Nintendo's shift towards embracing the era of larger portable devices, akin to the Steam Deck and iPad, moving away from the compact handhelds of its past.

Though Nintendo has not disclosed the exact dimensions of the Switch 2, we can make educated guesses using the trailer and insights from a hands-on experience at CES 2025 with a mock-up by peripheral designer Genki. This mock-up closely matches the console shown in Nintendo's trailer, suggesting that our measurements from CES are a good indicator of the final product.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Size

Our estimations suggest that the **Switch 2 boasts an 8-inch screen**. This measurement reflects the diagonal of the display area (excluding the bezels). This size aligns with a rumor from early 2024, leading us to believe the display will be approximately 177mm wide and 99mm tall. If correct, this would represent a nearly 30% increase in diagonal size and a 66% increase in total area compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch LCD. The larger screen could enhance the gaming experience, contingent on the quality of the display technology.

Comparing the Switch 2 to other handhelds, its display is 45% larger diagonally and 111% larger in area than the Switch Lite's 5.5-inch screen. Against the Switch OLED's 7-inch display, the Switch 2's screen would be 14% larger diagonally and 30% larger in total area. In the realm of portable PCs, the Switch 2's screen surpasses even the Steam Deck OLED's 7.4-inch display, being 8% larger diagonally and 11% larger in area.

Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Console Size

With a significantly larger screen, the overall size of the Switch 2 also increases. It's clear that this console won't fit snugly into jean pockets, likely requiring cargo pants or a bag for portability. Measurements from the Genki mock-up suggest the Switch 2 is approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall, including the Joy-Cons. This makes it about 25% larger than the original Switch (239mm long and 102mm tall).

The Switch 2 would be around 61% larger than the Switch Lite (208mm x 91mm) and roughly 12% smaller than the Steam Deck (298mm x 117mm). While we couldn't measure the depth precisely, it appears to be similar to the original Switch's half-inch thickness, indicating that the increase is primarily in the console's footprint.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Size

The reveal trailer's animation hints that the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers maintain a similar width but have increased in height. Our estimates suggest that the new **Switch 2 Joy-Cons will be approximately 32mm wide and 115mm tall**, matching the width of the original controllers but being 13mm taller to fit the larger console. This makes the new Joy-Con about 13% larger than their predecessors.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Unit Size

By subtracting the size of the Joy-Cons from the overall console dimensions, we estimate the **Switch 2 screen unit to be around 200mm long and 115mm tall**. This is approximately 31% larger than the original Switch's screen unit. The unit is sized to accommodate the 8-inch 16:9 screen with slimmer side bezels (about 11mm) and similar top and bottom bezels (around 8mm) compared to the original Switch.

Please note that these measurements are based on our best estimates and may differ from the official dimensions when released by Nintendo. However, our confidence in these figures is bolstered by the accuracy of the Genki mock-up we experienced at CES. We anticipate that the final product will indeed be about 25% larger than the original Switch.

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