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Nintendo New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case vs Nintendo Switch + Joy-Con

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Platform
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:New Nintendo 3DS XL
    • Switch + Joy-Con:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:Red
    • Switch + Joy-Con:Black, Red, Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:12.4 cm (4.88")
    • Switch + Joy-Con:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Display resolution
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:800 x 240 pixels
    • Switch + Joy-Con:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Second display
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:Yes
    • Switch + Joy-Con:No
  • Bluetooth
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:No
    • Switch + Joy-Con:Yes
  • Frequency band
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:2.4 GHz
    • Switch + Joy-Con:2.4/5 GHz
  • Width
    • New 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition + Case:160 mm
    • Switch + Joy-Con:239 mm

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Comparison of 2208390, Switch + Joy-Con
62 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNew Nintendo 3DS XLNintendo Switch
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Tegra 4
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack, Red, Blue
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersBack button, D-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button, Select button, Start buttonD-pad, Home button, Reset button
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.4 cm (4.88")15.8 cm (6.2")
Display resolutionDiffers800 x 240 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Second displayDiffersYesNo
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Second display diagonalKnown for one10.6 cm (4.18")Unknown — not stated by the source
Second display resolutionKnown for one320 x 240 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Built-in memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSDHCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Included memory card sizeKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 GHz2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Main camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Main camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Second cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm239 mm
DepthDiffers21.5 mm14 mm
HeightDiffers93.5 mm102 mm
WeightDiffers329 g297 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedDiffersYesNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, HDMI
Games includedKnown for oneMonster Hunter GenerationsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory card includedKnown for oneMicroSDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown 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 source4310 mAh
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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