There’s a buzz in the gaming community as rumors suggest the game cases for the anticipated Switch 2 could be taller than those of the PlayStation 5.
When the original Switch launched in 2017, many players felt the cases were unnecessarily large in comparison to the tiny SD cards they held, often ending up as mere collectibles that gathered dust.
But recent leaks hint that the Switch 2 cases may be taking impracticality to new heights.
Recent Leaks and Speculations
During the recent reveal of the Switch 2, one particular trend caught the eye: everything seems to be getting bigger.
From the newly designed Joy-Con controllers to the larger display and more expansive gameplay in Mario Kart, everything appears to be amped up.
Now, it seems the game cases are also on track for an upgrade in size.
According to Felipe Lima, an editor for Universo Nintendo, a slip from the French retailer FNAC revealed the dimensions for a Take-Two Switch 2 game, measuring approximately 5.12 inches wide and 7.7 inches tall.
Comparative Case Sizes
A user on the Switch 2 subreddit creatively illustrated this change, suggesting the case size might increase by about 43%.
If these estimates are correct, the new game cases would surpass the height of PS5 cases, which stand at 6.7 inches.
While PS5 cases are designed for Blu-ray discs, they usually come without extra materials like game manuals or inserts.
The Future of Game Cases
The Switch 2 is expected to utilize SD cartridges that are likely to maintain a similar size to those used in the original model.
This brings to light an intriguing question: why does Nintendo deem it necessary to enlarge the cases? Are they concerned about customers mixing up Switch and Switch 2 games? Or is it possible that this new console might inspire a resurgence of elaborate game cases filled with posters, maps, and other collectible items?
Despite the larger dimensions, it’s hard to imagine that Switch 2 games will come packed with a wealth of additional content.
Should the reported sizes turn out to be accurate, one has to ponder if Nintendo is really gearing up to ship thousands of oversized cases worldwide while only including the compact cartridges inside.
The gaming world waits with bated breath, wondering what the future holds for this new chapter in Nintendo’s storied history.
Source: Kotaku