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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 12identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 has 158 g more weight than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (210 g vs 52 g). Gaming platforms supported: Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4. Gaming control function buttons: D-pad, Home button on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, D-pad on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4. Product colour: Red on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, White on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4. Package type: Box on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Window box on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4.

  • Gaming platforms supported
    • Switch Joy-Con:Nintendo Switch
    • DualShock 4, PS4:PlayStation 4
  • Gaming control function buttons
    • Switch Joy-Con:D-pad, Home button
    • DualShock 4, PS4:D-pad
  • Product colour
    • Switch Joy-Con:Red
    • DualShock 4, PS4:White
  • Weight
    • Switch Joy-Con:52 g
    • DualShock 4, PS4:210 g
  • Package type
    • Switch Joy-Con:Box
    • DualShock 4, PS4:Window box

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Comparison of Switch Joy-Con, DualShock 4, PS4
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DualShock 4, PS4View product
Input device2 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home buttonD-pad
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of axisKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Device interfaceBluetoothBluetooth
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedWhite
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
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneChargingUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (max)Known for one20 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers52 g210 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one62 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one142 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one85 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeDiffersBoxWindow box
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown 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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Number of vibration motorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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