The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer reveals a larger console than its predecessor. A size comparison, aided by a Genki mock-up from CES 2025, provides estimated dimensions.
Switch 2 Screen Size:
The estimated screen size is 8 inches diagonally (approximately 177mm wide and 99mm tall). This is roughly 30% larger diagonally and 66% larger in area than the original Switch's 6.2-inch screen, and significantly larger than the Switch Lite (45% larger diagonally, 111% larger in area) and Switch OLED (14% larger diagonally, 30% larger in area). While larger than the original Steam Deck's 7-inch screen, the Switch 2 is still smaller than the Steam Deck OLED (7.4 inches).
Switch 2 Overall Console Size:
Estimated dimensions are approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall, about 25% larger than the original Switch. This compares to 61% larger than the Switch Lite and roughly 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. Thickness is estimated to be similar to the original Switch.
Switch 2 Joy-Con Size:
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:
The estimated screen unit size is 200mm long and 115mm tall, about 31% larger than the original Switch. This allows for relatively slim bezels.
These measurements are estimations based on the Genki mock-up and analysis of the trailer. While not official, they suggest a significantly larger console than its predecessor. Further details await official confirmation from Nintendo.
