Nintendo Switch 2: Physical Game Case Dimensions Possibly Discovered

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.

According to Nintendo Life, 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 current Switch cases, the proposed size remains 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 well in advance to prepare for stocking and display.

A release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains unannounced by Nintendo, but speculation points towards a launch between June and September. This is partly fueled by hands-on events scheduled until June and a statement from Nacon, the publisher of Greedfall 2, suggesting a pre-September release.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was initially unveiled in January with a short trailer highlighting backward compatibility and a new USB-C port. Many details, including the function of a mysterious new Joy-Con button and its game lineup, remain undisclosed, although theories surrounding the Joy-Con button continue to circulate.