Nintendo Switch 2: Fans Decode New Game Case Size

Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts are buzzing, but the conversation has pivoted from the console itself to a seemingly mundane yet intriguing detail—the size of its physical game cases. This shift in focus was sparked by a leak from French retailer Fnac, which listed dimensions for a Take-Two Interactive Nintendo Switch 2 game. According to the listing, the new game boxes for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be slightly larger than those of the original Switch.

A visual comparison shared by Reddit user HertzBurst, based on the leaked dimensions, shows the new boxes measuring approximately 5.1 inches by 7.7 inches (13 cm by 19.5 cm). While these cases are larger than the current Nintendo Switch game cases, they remain smaller than the standard cases used for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 games. Although the information isn't officially confirmed by Nintendo, it's plausible that retailers would receive such details early to prepare for stock displays.

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

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Speculation about the Nintendo Switch 2's release date is also heating up, with many predicting a launch window between June and September. This speculation is fueled by ongoing hands-on events scheduled until June and a statement from Nacon, the publisher behind Greedfall 2, suggesting that the console will hit the market before September.

Earlier in January, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 with a brief trailer that confirmed features like backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details, including the console's game lineup and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, remain undisclosed. One intriguing theory gaining some traction is that the new button might serve as a mouse-like input, adding another layer of excitement to the upcoming console's potential.