The Nintendo Switch 2's unveiling trailer reveals a larger console than its predecessor. The size increase suggests a shift away from smaller handhelds towards larger portable devices like the Steam Deck and iPad.

While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, analysis of the trailer and a CES 2025 Genki mock-up (remarkably accurate to the final design) provides estimated measurements.

Switch 2 Screen Size:

The estimated screen size is 8 inches diagonally (excluding bezels), aligning with earlier 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. Compared to the Switch Lite (5.5-inch) the increase is 45% diagonally and 111% in area; compared to the Switch OLED (7-inch), it's 14% diagonally and 30% in area. While larger than the original Switch and Switch OLED, the Switch 2's screen is still smaller than the Steam Deck's 7-inch and 7.4-inch (OLED) displays. However, it surpasses even the largest Steam Deck screen by 8% diagonally and 11% in area.

Switch 2 Overall Console Size:

Based on the Genki mock-up, the Switch 2 is estimated at approximately 265mm long and 115mm tall. This is roughly 25% larger than the original Switch (239mm x 102mm), 61% larger than the Switch Lite, and 12% smaller than the Steam Deck. Depth is estimated to be similar to the original Switch.

Switch 2 Joy-Con Size:

The 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:

Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, the screen unit is estimated at 200mm long and 115mm tall, approximately 31% larger than the original Switch. This allows for relatively slim bezels.

These measurements are estimations based on the Genki mock-up and trailer analysis. While not officially confirmed, they suggest a significantly larger console than its predecessors, approximately 25% bigger than the original Switch. Further confirmation awaits official Nintendo specifications.