Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate vs Nintendo Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 17identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Platform
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:New Nintendo 3DS
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:Black
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:Black, Grey, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:9.86 cm (3.88")
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Display resolution
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:800 x 240 pixels
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Second display
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:Yes
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:No
  • Bluetooth
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:No
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:Yes
  • Battery life (max)
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:6 h
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:6.5 h
  • Charging time
    • New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate:3.5 h
    • Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel:3 h

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Comparison of New 3DS + Monster Hunter 4 Ultimated + Coverplate, Switch+Mario Kart 8+Joy Con Wheel
69 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNew Nintendo 3DSNintendo Switch
Processor modelKnown for oneARM11Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one268 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Video memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 MB
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey, Red
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersBack button, D-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button, Select button, Start buttonD-pad
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers9.86 cm (3.88")15.8 cm (6.2")
Display resolutionDiffers800 x 240 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Second displayDiffersYesNo
Second display diagonalKnown for one8.46 cm (3.33")Unknown — not stated by the source
Second display resolutionKnown for one320 x 240 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Built-in memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceMicro-USB A, USB Type-C
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
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
Second camera resolutionKnown for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Battery life (max)Differs6 h6.5 h
Charging timeDiffers3.5 h3 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers142 mm238.8 mm
DepthDiffers21.6 mm14 mm
HeightDiffers80.6 mm102 mm
WeightDiffers253 g299 g
Packaging content1 differ
Games includedDiffersMonster Hunter 4 UltimatedMario Kart 8
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
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%
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4310 mAh

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