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:
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4 responses to “Nintendo Switch: The Size Comparison”
Look after your finger nails!
Why?
They’ll look after you.
My main interest in the Switch was as a new handheld device but the more I read about it, the more it doesn’t feel like it was designed with handheld mode as a primary function. The Vita is good because it’s small, and the case I have for it isn’t too bulky. The 3DS is better because the clamshell design means it’s its own case and very conservative in size. With the Switch though, it’s a lot more bulky than tablets and with the addition of a case (analogue sticks without a case is asking for breakages) that’s a lot of room being taken up in your bag/hand bag.
The Nintendo Switch is NOT significantly heavier than the Wii U gamepad.
It’s thinner and lighter.
Did you take into consideration the steel security bracket on the console?
Interesting.