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Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles vs Nintendo Switch 2

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 14identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 255 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (256 GB vs 1 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 0.05 GHz more frequency band than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (2.45 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 0.5 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (6.5 h vs 6 h). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has Bluetooth. Only the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles has built-in microphone.

  • Platform
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:New Nintendo 3DS
    • Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Display diagonal
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:8.46 cm (3.33")
    • Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Display resolution
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:320 x 240 pixels
    • Switch 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:1 GB
    • Switch 2:256 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:No
    • Switch 2:Yes
  • Frequency band
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:2.4 GHz
    • Switch 2:2.45 GHz
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:802.11b, 802.11g
    • Switch 2:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Built-in microphone
    • New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles:Yes
    • Switch 2:No

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Comparison of New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles, Switch 2
82 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNew Nintendo 3DSNintendo Switch 2
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
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
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
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
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 GHz2.45 GHz
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
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 microphoneDiffersYesNo
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 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers80.6 mm166 mm
WeightDiffers253 g534 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedDiffersYesNo
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB Type-C
Games includedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9504500000
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA

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