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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 11identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 has 158 g more weight than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (210 g vs 52 g). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 has 4,080 more harmonized System (HS) code than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (95049080 vs 95045000). Gaming platforms supported: Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2. Gaming control function buttons: D-pad, Home button on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, D-pad on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wired & Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2.

  • Gaming platforms supported
    • Switch Joy-Con:Nintendo Switch
    • DualShock 4 V2:PlayStation 4
  • Gaming control function buttons
    • Switch Joy-Con:D-pad, Home button
    • DualShock 4 V2:D-pad
  • Connectivity technology
    • Switch Joy-Con:Wireless
    • DualShock 4 V2:Wired & Wireless
  • Device interface
    • Switch Joy-Con:Bluetooth
    • DualShock 4 V2:Bluetooth/USB
  • Product colour
    • Switch Joy-Con:Red
    • DualShock 4 V2:Black
  • Power source
    • Switch Joy-Con:Battery
    • DualShock 4 V2:Cable/Battery
  • Weight
    • Switch Joy-Con:52 g
    • DualShock 4 V2:210 g
  • Package type
    • Switch Joy-Con:Box
    • DualShock 4 V2:Window box

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Comparison of Switch Joy-Con, DualShock 4 V2
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DualShock 4 V2View 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
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Backlight colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVarious
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Tilt sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffersBluetoothBluetooth/USB
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
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Detachable cableKnown 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
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersBatteryCable/Battery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.65 V
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery life (max)Known for one20 hUnknown — 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 source1000 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers52 g210 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package typeDiffersBoxWindow box
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
Packaging contentidentical
User guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers9504500095049080
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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