Hold onto your shelves, folks. The latest Nintendo Switch 2 chatter is about game cases, not screen size or processing power. A new leak suggests Nintendo might double down on "oversized" cases for the Switch 2.
French Retailer Sparks Case Size Speculation
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Case Leak
The rumor mill is churning due to a listing on French electronics retailer Fnac. They may have revealed a Switch 2 game case that looks substantially larger than current Switch game cases. Brazilian site Universo Nintendo shared a diagram based on the Fnac listing, estimating dimensions at 19.5cm x 13cm. This is over an inch longer and wider than current Switch game boxes.
Suddenly, jokes about Switch cases being too big are less funny. If this leak is correct, gamers and retailers will need to rethink storage and display. Bigger shelves or dedicated "Switch 2 case closets" might be necessary. Storage anxieties are increasing.
Reddit Reacts: Plastic Waste and Apartment Living Woes
The internet has opinions. Reddit is abuzz with reactions to the possible "supersized" cases. Environmental groups and those in small apartments likely won't be pleased. Comparisons and mock-ups are flooding forums, highlighting the extra plastic involved.
While Microsoft and Sony focus on digital distribution, Nintendo champions physical copies. This is unlikely to change. Game sizes are increasing, and the media for Switch 2 was questioned. Patents hinted at similar cartridges and backward compatibility. These larger cases add a curveball to speculation.
Why the Extra Size? - Theories and speculation
Why the possible case-zilla? Theories are emerging. Some suggest thicker manuals. Others propose a theft-deterrent strategy, as larger cases are harder to shoplift. Or perhaps it is simply Nintendo being unconventional.
Official confirmation or debunking from Nintendo is awaited. An April 2nd Nintendo Direct is suggested as a possible date for Switch 2 details, including these mega cases. Until then, speculation and space planning in electronic shops continue.
