Nintendo Switch 2: Game Case Size Unveiled

Speculation about the Nintendo Switch 2 has shifted from the console itself to the size of its game cases, following a potential leak from a French retailer.

Nintendo Life reported that journalist Felipe Lima discovered a listing for a Take-Two Interactive game on Fnac, a French retailer, which included the game case dimensions. If accurate, these dimensions suggest Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will be slightly larger than those of the original Switch.

A Reddit user, HertzBurst, created a visual comparison showcasing the purported size difference between the two. The leaked dimensions are approximately 5.1 inches (13 centimeters) by 7.7 inches (19.5 centimeters).

Switch 2 Box-Art size comparison via leaked proportions from @necrolipe on twitter
by u/HertzBurst in NintendoSwitch2

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While larger than the current Switch cases, the purported dimensions are still significantly smaller than those used for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 games. Although unconfirmed, it's plausible that retailers would receive these dimensions early to prepare for stock and display arrangements.

A release window for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains unannounced by Nintendo, but speculation points towards a launch between June and September. This is based on reported hands-on events concluding in June and a statement from Nacon, the publisher of Greedfall 2, indicating a pre-September release.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was initially revealed in January with a short trailer highlighting backward compatibility and a second USB-C port. Many details, including the functionality of a new Joy-Con button, remain undisclosed, although theories, such as the "Joy-Con mouse" hypothesis, have circulated.