Nintendo Switch 2 Size Revealed

The initial moments of the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer offer a clear visual cue: this new console is larger than its predecessor. As the original Joy-Cons detach from the first-generation Switch, the tablet section expands and transforms into its upgraded form. The increase in size is immediately noticeable—marking a shift away from the compact handheld design that defined the original system and aligning more closely with the growing trend of large-screen portable devices like the Steam Deck and iPad.

While Nintendo has not officially released exact dimensions for the Switch 2, we can make an educated estimation based on details revealed in the trailer and hands-on experience with a mock-up showcased by peripheral designer Genki at CES 2025. This prototype closely resembles the console seen in Nintendo’s official reveal, suggesting that our measurements are very close to the final product's actual size.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Size

Based on our observations and comparisons, the **Switch 2 appears to feature an 8-inch screen**, measured diagonally across the display area (excluding bezels), which is the standard method used for reporting screen sizes. This aligns with rumors that surfaced earlier in 2024 and suggests a physical display width of approximately **177mm** and height of around **99mm**.

If accurate, this means the Switch 2 offers a display that is **nearly 30% larger diagonally** and **66% greater in surface area** compared to the original Switch’s 6.2-inch screen—a significant jump in real estate. Even when stacked up against other Nintendo consoles, it holds its own: it’s **45% larger diagonally** and **111% larger in area** than the 5.5-inch screen of the Switch Lite, and **14% larger diagonally** and **30% larger in area** than the 7-inch OLED display found in the Switch OLED model.

In the broader landscape of modern handheld gaming devices, the Switch 2 also competes well. While Valve’s Steam Deck features a 7-inch display with a slightly taller 16:10 aspect ratio, and the Steam Deck OLED uses a 7.4-inch panel, the Switch 2’s 8-inch screen surpasses both in diagonal measurement and overall area by roughly **8% and 11%**, respectively.

Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Console Size

With a significantly larger screen comes a larger overall console footprint. Based on our analysis of the Genki mock-up and alignment with the trailer visuals, we estimate the **Switch 2 to measure approximately 265mm in length and 115mm in height**. This compares to the original Switch’s dimensions of 239mm x 102mm, making the new model about **25% larger in total size**.

It also places the Switch 2 comfortably ahead of the Switch Lite (208mm x 91mm), being about **61% larger**, while remaining just shy of the Steam Deck (298mm x 117mm), at roughly **12% smaller** in overall size. As for depth, while we were unable to confirm precise figures from the Genki mock-up, early indications suggest the thickness will remain similar to the original Switch, staying around half an inch.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Size

From the transformation animation shown in the trailer, it seems that the new Joy-Cons maintain a similar width to those of the original Switch but appear slightly taller. Using scaled image comparisons, we estimate the **Joy-Cons to be around 32mm wide and 115mm tall**, matching the same width as before but adding **13mm in height** to accommodate the larger console body. This results in a controller that is approximately **13% larger** than the originals.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Unit Size

By subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the total console size, we estimate the screen unit itself to measure **200mm in length and 115mm in height**—roughly **31% larger** than the original Switch’s screen unit. This increased space allows room for the 8-inch 16:9 display, with estimated bezel widths of about **11mm on the sides** and **8mm on the top and bottom**, resulting in slimmer side bezels than the original and comparable top and bottom margins.

Again, these measurements are estimations derived from available visual references and the Genki mock-up. They may vary slightly once Nintendo officially confirms the Switch 2’s full specifications. However, given how closely the prototype matches the trailer, we’re confident these figures are in the ballpark—likely within a few millimeters of the final design.