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Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles vs Nintendo Switch 2 Pack

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 18identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pack has 255 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (256 GB vs 1 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 Pack has 0.5 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (6.5 h vs 6 h). The Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles has 0.5 h more charging time than the Nintendo Switch 2 Pack (3.5 h vs 3 h). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 Pack has Bluetooth. Only the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles has built-in camera.

  • Platform
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:New Nintendo 3DS
    • Switch 2 Pack:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Display diagonal
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:8.46 cm (3.33")
    • Switch 2 Pack:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Display resolution
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:320 x 240 pixels
    • Switch 2 Pack:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:1 GB
    • Switch 2 Pack:256 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:No
    • Switch 2 Pack:Yes
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:802.11b, 802.11g
    • Switch 2 Pack:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Built-in camera
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:Yes
    • Switch 2 Pack:No
  • Battery life (max)
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:6 h
    • Switch 2 Pack:6.5 h

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Comparison of New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles, Switch 2 Pack
89 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNew Nintendo 3DSNintendo Switch 2
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Design1 differ
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-padD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.46 cm (3.33")20.1 cm (7.9")
Display resolutionDiffers320 x 240 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
External display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Second displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Second display diagonalKnown for one9.86 cm (3.88")Unknown — not stated by the source
Second display resolutionKnown for one800 x 240 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Built-in memory capacityDiffers1 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Included memory card sizeKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Noise cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Battery life (max)Differs6 h6.5 h
Charging timeDiffers3.5 h3 h
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WidthDiffers142 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers21.6 mm13.9 mm
HeightDiffers80.6 mm166 mm
WeightDiffers253 g534 g
Packaging content1 differ
Games includedDiffers1Mario Kart World
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB Type-C
Headset includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneMicroSDUnknown — 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 capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5220 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA

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