New Nintendo Switch 2 Game Case Size Revealed by Fans

Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts have recently shifted their focus from the console itself to the size of its physical game cases, following a potential leak from a retailer. As reported by Nintendo Life, journalist Felipe Lima discovered a listing for a Take-Two Interactive Nintendo Switch 2 game on the French retailer Fnac, which included the dimensions of the game case. If accurate, this suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will be slightly larger than those of the original Switch.

This speculation was visually represented in a Reddit post by HertzBurst, showcasing a side-by-side comparison of the two game box sizes. According to the listing, the new boxes measure approximately 5.1 inches by 7.7 inches (13 cm by 19.5 cm). While these dimensions indicate a size increase over the current Switch game cases, they remain significantly smaller than the standard cases used for Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5 games. Although not officially confirmed, it's logical for retailers to receive such information early to prepare for stock displays and other logistical arrangements.

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

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

Earlier in January, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 with a brief trailer that confirmed its backwards compatibility and the inclusion of an additional USB-C port. However, many details, including information about other games and the function of a mysterious new button on the Joy-Con, were not disclosed. Despite this, the theory that the new button might function as a mouse has gained some attention among fans.