Nintendo Switch: The Size Comparison

The Nintendo Switch is slightly smaller but significantly heavier than the Wii U gamepad. The Switch’s JoyCons are tinier than a Game Boy Micro. And the whole system can fit in your back pocket… sort of.



Today at the Switch event in Manhattan, Kotaku boss Stephen Totilo took a whole bunch of size comparison shots. Let’s take a look, shall we?

Wii U pro controller vs Switch JoyCon Grip controller:

It’s worth noting: The JoyCon Grip controller is way more comfortable than it looks.

Another angle:

3DS XL vs standalone JoyCon controller (note that the JoyCon’s buttons are slightly more prominent):

JoyCon on top of 3DS:

Wii U vs Switch screens:

Top-down view of Wii U vs Switch:

Game Boy Micro vs JoyCon controller:

Top-down view:

And finally, the shot you’ve been waiting for. Nintendo Switch vs Stephen Totilo’s back pocket: