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 these dimensions are accurate, the Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will be slightly larger than those of the original Switch.

This information was further illustrated in a Reddit post by HertzBurst, showcasing a side-by-side comparison of the two game box sizes. According to the retailer's 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 a bit larger than the current Nintendo Switch game cases, they remain significantly smaller than those used for Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5 games. Although this change is not yet official, it's logical for retailers to receive such details early to prepare their stock displays.

Switch 2 Box-Art size comparison via leaked proportions from @necrolipe on twitter

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch soon, with speculation pointing towards a release window between June and September. This speculation is fueled by hands-on events scheduled until June and a statement from Greedfall 2 publisher Nacon, suggesting 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 a second USB-C port. However, many details, such as additional games and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, remain undisclosed. The theory about the Joy-Con functioning as a mouse has gained some attention, but much about the console is still a mystery.