Nintendo Switch 2: Fans Guess New Game Case Dimensions

The excitement around the Nintendo Switch 2 has taken a new turn, with fans now buzzing about the size of its physical game cases following an apparent leak from a retailer. As reported by Nintendo Life, journalist Felipe Lima stumbled upon a listing for a Take-Two Interactive Nintendo Switch 2 game on the French retailer Fnac, which included the game case dimensions. If accurate, this suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will be slightly larger than those of the original Switch.

This speculation was brought to life in a Reddit post by HertzBurst, featuring a side-by-side comparison of the two game box sizes. According to the retailer's listing, the new boxes are expected to measure 5.1 inches by 7.7 inches (13 centimeters by 19.5 centimeters). This makes them marginally larger than the current Switch game cases but still significantly smaller than those used for Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5 games. Although these details are unofficial, it's logical for retailers to receive product size information early to organize stock displays and other preparations.

The Nintendo Switch 2's release seems to be on the horizon, with speculation pointing to a launch window between June and September. This timeline is supported by the scheduling of hands-on events up until June and a statement from Greedfall 2 publisher Nacon, indicating the console will be available before September.

In January, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 with a brief trailer that highlighted its backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details, including information on other games and the function of the new Joy-Con button, remain undisclosed. The mysterious button has sparked some theories, with the Joy-Con mouse concept gaining a bit of attention among fans.