The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer immediately reveals a significant size increase compared to its predecessor. As the original Joy-Cons detach, the tablet section visibly expands, hinting at a move away from compact handhelds towards larger portable devices like the Steam Deck and iPad. While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, a recent leak and hands-on experience with a Switch 2 mock-up at CES 2025 provide a basis for estimation.
The mock-up, remarkably similar to the trailer's depiction, allows for approximate size calculations. Let's delve into the details:
Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Size
Our estimations suggest 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% increase in diagonal size and a 66% increase in area compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch display.
Compared to the Switch Lite (5.5-inch) the increase is even more dramatic: 45% diagonally and 111% in area. Against the Switch OLED (7-inch), the Switch 2 is 14% larger diagonally and 30% larger in area. While larger doesn't automatically equate to better, a larger, high-quality display could significantly enhance the gaming experience.
In the context of competitors like the Steam Deck (7-inch and 7.4-inch OLED), the Switch 2's estimated 8-inch screen is still larger—8% diagonally and 11% in area larger than the Steam Deck OLED.
Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Console Size
The larger screen necessitates a larger console. Measurements from the CES mock-up suggest the Switch 2 is approximately **265mm long and 115mm tall**. This represents a roughly **25% increase** compared to the original Switch (239mm x 102mm). It's also about 61% larger than the Switch Lite and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck.
While the depth appears similar to the original Switch, the overall footprint is significantly larger.
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 the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, the estimated screen unit size is **200mm long and 115mm tall**, approximately **31% larger** than the original. This accommodates the 8-inch screen with estimated bezels of 11mm on the sides and 8mm on the top and bottom.
It's crucial to remember these are estimations. While the mock-up comparison lends confidence, final dimensions await official confirmation from Nintendo. However, based on our analysis, expect a console significantly larger than its predecessor.
