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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 14identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless has 228 g more weight than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (280 g vs 52 g). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless has 126 mm more package width than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (188 mm vs 62 mm). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless has 29 mm more package depth than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (69 mm vs 40 mm). Gaming platforms supported: Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, PlayStation 5 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless. Gaming control function buttons: D-pad, Home button on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Back button, Menu button, Start button on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless.

  • Gaming platforms supported
    • Switch Joy-Con:Nintendo Switch
    • DualSense Wireless:PlayStation 5
  • Product colour
    • Switch Joy-Con:Red
    • DualSense Wireless:Camouflage, Grey
  • Weight
    • Switch Joy-Con:52 g
    • DualSense Wireless:280 g
  • Package width
    • Switch Joy-Con:62 mm
    • DualSense Wireless:188 mm
  • Package depth
    • Switch Joy-Con:40 mm
    • DualSense Wireless:69 mm
  • Package height
    • Switch Joy-Con:142 mm
    • DualSense Wireless:189 mm

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Comparison of Switch Joy-Con, DualSense Wireless
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DualSense WirelessView product
Input device2 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersNintendo SwitchPlayStation 5
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home buttonBack button, Menu button, Start button
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Backlight colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed/Green/Blue
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Force feedbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Number of axisKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Device interfaceBluetoothBluetooth
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedCamouflage, Grey
Auto calibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic gripKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic triggersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-slip surfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneChargingUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.65 V
Battery life (max)Known for one20 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1560 mAh
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 mm
WeightDiffers52 g280 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers62 mm188 mm
Package depthDiffers40 mm69 mm
Package heightDiffers142 mm189 mm
Package typeBoxBox
Package weightKnown for one85 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
User guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one95045000Unknown — not stated by the source

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