THE Nintendo Switch2 has been on the minds of many gamers as of late, as rumors and leaks continue to circulate about the long-awaited console. One of the latest rumors to emerge about the Switch 2 provided some possible information about the size of the console, suggesting a much larger size than the original Switch.
Spotted by Reddit user ertaboy356 on 1688.com, an e-commerce site operated by the Alibaba Group, the online store has several listings for Switch 2 accessories. Of course, these listings are not official confirmations and could be fake, but if they were True, gamers waiting for Switch 2 may be in for a surprise when it comes to size. This also lines up with previous claims about the Switch 2's screen size, which makes these online listings even more interesting.

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Nintendo Switch 2 could have a larger screen and overall size
Accessories listed online for Switch 2
- Tempered glass
- Switch case 2
Earlier in the year, tech analyst Hiroshi Hayase predicted that the Switch 2 could have an 8-inch screen, which indicates that online store listings could be accurate. Hayase also said that the Switch 2 may forgo an OLED screen for an LCD display. Nintendo has been pretty tight-lipped about its next console. While the company has confirmed backward compatibility, no official release date or further specifications have been confirmed yet.
Nintendo has confirmed that the company will announce its next console before the end of March 2025.
The supposed difference in size of the Switch 2 compared to the original Switch
Console |
Dimensions |
Switch (2017) |
239×102×13.9mm |
Switch 2 (based on online listing) |
290 x 135 x 45 mm |
It's important to note one big difference between the two, and that is thickness. The supposed Switch 2 case listing says 45mm, which is a big departure from the original Switch's 13.9mm, but there's probably a good reason for that difference. It's highly unlikely that the Switch 2 will actually be 45mm thick. Instead, the potential depth of the case is more likely due to cushioning. Beyond that, though, looking at these dimensions side by side indicates a big change. There have been leaks related to the Switch 2 this year. Further leaks this week from Chinese video-sharing platform BilliBilli give more weight to speculation that the Switch 2 could have magnetic Joy-Cons. This, combined with a larger screen and size, means some big differences compared to its predecessor.
The wait for the official announcement of Switch 2 continues
It had been hoped that Switch 2 would be officially revealed before the end of the year, but that seems unlikely. While the biggest stories come from leakers, these various claims could still turn out to be mere rumors. Earlier this week, leaker Samus Hunter claimed that the Switch 2 could release in June. Such big claims should always be met with skepticism, but only time will tell if the outpouring of rumors and leaks will prove true when Nintendo finally reveals the console.
Samus Hunter also said that the Switch 2 could be priced between $399.99 and $449.99.
At the moment, there's no word on when Nintendo will reveal the Switch 2. There's still a chance it could be announced before the end of the year, but that's probably wishful thinking. The original Switch had an incredibly impressive run. As the Switch approaches its eighth anniversary, the legacy of this Nintendo console will be hard to surpass. However, the anticipation and hype surrounding the Switch 2 could make it even more popular than its predecessor. Online listings for Switch 2 accessories might just be sellers trying to capitalize on the hype, but it'll be exciting to see if the console will actually be bigger.

NintendoSwitch
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Weight
- 0.88 lbs
- Warehousing
- 32GB
- Display
- 6.2 inch/1280 x 720 LCD screen
- Drums
- Approximately 4.5 – 9 hours