The Nintendo Switch 2: A Size Comparison
The recently released Nintendo Switch 2 announcement trailer reveals a noticeably larger console than its predecessor. While Nintendo hasn't released official dimensions, a comparison with a Genki Switch 2 mock-up, remarkably accurate to the trailer's depiction, allows for a reasonable estimation of its size.
Switch 2 Screen Size:
Our estimations suggest an 8-inch screen (diagonal measurement, excluding bezels). This aligns with earlier rumors. We project the display to be 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 screen. The increase is even more significant compared to the Switch Lite (45% diagonal, 111% area) and the Switch OLED (14% diagonal, 30% area). While larger isn't always better, a larger screen could enhance the gaming experience, provided the display quality is high. The Switch 2's screen is also larger than the original Steam Deck's 7-inch screen (8% larger diagonally, 11% larger in area).
Overall Console Size:
The larger screen necessitates a larger console. Our measurements of the Genki mock-up, corroborated by trailer analysis, estimate the Switch 2 to be 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. The depth is expected to be similar to the original Switch.
Joy-Con Size:
The trailer suggests slightly taller, but similarly wide, Joy-Cons. Our estimations indicate dimensions of approximately 32mm wide and 115mm tall, a 13% increase compared to the originals.
Screen Unit Size:
Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the overall console size, we estimate the Switch 2 screen unit to be approximately 200mm long and 115mm tall, about 31% larger than the original Switch's screen unit. This size comfortably accommodates the 8-inch screen with relatively slim bezels.
It's crucial to remember that these are estimations. However, based on the Genki mock-up's accuracy, we anticipate the Switch 2 to be significantly larger than its predecessor. Further details await official confirmation from Nintendo.
