Nintendo Switch 2 Fans Think They've Figured Out the New Physical Game Case Size

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 make the cases larger than the current Switch game cases, they remain significantly smaller than those 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.

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 the console's release before September.

Earlier in January, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 with a brief trailer that confirmed features such as backwards compatibility and the addition of a second 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. The theory about the Joy-Con functioning as a mouse has gained some attention, but remains unconfirmed.