Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Size
Our detailed analysis suggests the Switch 2 sports an impressive 8-inch display. This measurement represents the viewable screen area (excluding bezels) from corner to corner - the industry standard for screen specifications. Based on these calculations, we anticipate the display will measure approximately 177mm wide by 99mm tall.
If these estimates hold true, this would translate to a screen nearly 30% larger diagonally compared to the original Switch's 6.2-inch LCD display, with a 66% increase in total viewing area. While screen size alone doesn't guarantee quality, the Switch 2 promises a more immersive gaming experience, assuming Nintendo maintains its usual display standards.
How does this compare to other handheld devices? The Switch Lite's 5.5-inch touchscreen looks petite by comparison - the new console offers 45% more diagonal screen space and over double the surface area. Even the premium Switch OLED model's 7-inch display gets eclipsed, with the new version providing 14% more diagonal space and 30% additional viewing area.
When the original Switch launched in 2017, it had the portable gaming market largely to itself. Today's landscape includes powerful competitors like the Steam Deck, whose 7.4-inch OLED display currently holds the size crown. Interestingly, the Switch 2's projected display would still outshine even this - offering 8% more diagonal space and 11% greater total area than Valve's premium handheld.
Nintendo Switch 2 Overall Dimensions
With a significantly enlarged screen comes a bulkier console body. While the original Switch already challenged pocket storage space, the new model essentially demands proper carrying cases or roomy cargo pockets based on our estimates.
Our hands-on measurements with Genki's CES mock-up indicated dimensions of approximately 265mm in length and 115mm in height, making the Switch 2 about 25% larger overall than its predecessor. For context, that's:
We couldn't obtain precise depth measurements, but available evidence suggests the Switch 2 maintains a thickness similar to the original console's half-inch profile. So while you'll notice the increased footprint immediately, the device should maintain a familiar feel in your hands.
Nintendo Switch 2 Controller and Unit Specifications
The reveal trailer's transformation sequence indicates Joy-Con controllers keeping similar widths but gaining height. Our scaled analysis suggests the new controllers measure around 32mm wide and 115mm tall - maintaining the familiar width while growing approximately 13% taller to match the new console's proportions.
Subtracting the Joy-Con dimensions from the total size, we estimate the standalone screen unit measures 200mm x 115mm, representing a 31% size increase over the original Switch. These proportions accommodate the 8-inch display with bezels slightly narrower than the current model's sides while maintaining similar top and bottom margins.
While these figures remain educated estimates until Nintendo releases official specifications, our extensive comparison work with the Genki mock-up gives us confidence we're in the right neighborhood. We'll know for certain when we get our hands on retail units later this year.
For additional insights, explore our analysis of 30 key details from the Switch 2 announcement trailer, including theories about its pointer functionality and the significance of its additional USB-C port.
