How Big is the Nintendo Switch 2?

Author: Logan Mar 18,2025

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, showcasing a substantial upgrade. This suggests a departure from Nintendo's historically pocket-friendly handhelds, embracing the larger portable device market alongside competitors 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 remarkably similar design, suggesting our CES measurements are quite accurate.

Here's our estimated Switch 2 size breakdown:

The Genki mock-up vs Nintendo's official Switch 2 design.
The Genki mock-up vs Nintendo's official Switch 2 design.

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 against the Steam Deck's 7-inch (original) and 7.4-inch (OLED) screens, the Switch 2 boasts an 8% and 11% larger area respectively.

The big handheld comparison. (Top to bottom) Switch Lite, Switch, Switch 2, and Steam Deck
The big handheld comparison. (Top to bottom) Switch Lite, Switch, Switch 2, and Steam Deck

Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Console Size

The larger screen results in a larger console. Our CES measurements of the Genki mock-up, corroborated by trailer analysis, suggest a Switch 2 size of approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall. This is roughly 25% larger than the original Switch (239mm x 102mm), 61% larger than the Switch Lite (208mm x 91mm), and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck (298mm x 117mm). Depth appears similar to the original Switch.

The new Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers and main screen unit.
The new Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers and main screen unit.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Size

The trailer suggests Joy-Con width remains similar, but height increases. Our estimations point to 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 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.

These measurements are estimations. While based on the Genki mock-up and trailer analysis, they may differ from Nintendo's official figures. However, we anticipate a console roughly 25% larger than the original.