The Nintendo Switch 2's unveiling trailer showcased a noticeably larger console than its predecessor. While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, a comparison with a Genki mock-up, remarkably accurate to the trailer's depiction, allows for reasonable estimations.
Switch 2 Screen Size:
Our estimations suggest an 8-inch screen (diagonal measurement, excluding bezels), aligning with earlier rumors. This translates to approximately 177mm wide and 99mm tall, representing a nearly 30% diagonal increase and a 66% larger area compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch display. The increase is even more significant against the Switch Lite (45% diagonal, 111% area) and the Switch OLED (14% diagonal, 30% area). While larger isn't inherently superior, a high-quality 8-inch display promises a visually enhanced gaming experience.
Compared to the Steam Deck's 7-inch (original) and 7.4-inch (OLED) displays, the Switch 2's estimated 8-inch screen is still larger (8% diagonal, 11% area increase over the Steam Deck OLED).
Overall Console Size:
Measurements from the Genki mock-up indicate a Switch 2 length of approximately 265mm and a height of 115mm, representing a 25% increase over the original Switch (239mm x 102mm). This makes it 61% larger than the Switch Lite and roughly 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. Depth is estimated to be similar to the original Switch.
Joy-Con Size:
The trailer suggests marginally taller Joy-Cons, estimated at 32mm wide and 115mm tall, a 13% increase over the originals.
Screen Unit Size:
Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, the estimated screen unit size is 200mm long and 115mm tall, a 31% increase compared to 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, suggesting a roughly 25% larger console than its predecessor. Further details await official confirmation from Nintendo.
