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Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

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

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 18identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch + Splatoon 2 has 500 MHz more processor frequency than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (768 MHz vs 268 MHz). The Nintendo Switch + Splatoon 2 has 4 more processor cores than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (8 vs 4). The Nintendo Switch + Splatoon 2 has 144 MB more internal memory than the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles (400 MB vs 256 MB). Only the Nintendo Switch + Splatoon 2 has built-in touchpad. Only the Nintendo New 3DS + Xenoblade Chronicles has touchscreen.

  • Platform
    • New Nintendo 3DS
    • Nintendo Switch
  • Processor model
    • ARM11
    • PSP CPU
  • Processor frequency
    • 268 MHz
    • 768 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 8
  • Internal memory
    • 256 MB
    • 400 MB
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Blue, Red
  • Built-in touchpad
    • No
    • Yes
  • Display diagonal
    • 8.46 cm (3.33")
    • 15.8 cm (6.2")

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Performance5 differ
PlatformDiffersNew Nintendo 3DSNintendo Switch
Processor modelDiffersARM11PSP CPU
Processor frequencyDiffers268 MHz768 MHz
Processor coresDiffers48
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB400 MB
AccelerometerYesYes
Motion sensorKnown for oneYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue, Red
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsD-padD-pad
Built-in touchpadDiffersNoYes
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYes
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYes
Display4 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers8.46 cm (3.33")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display resolutionDiffers320 x 240 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitive
Second displayDiffersYesNo
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
Second display diagonalKnown for one9.86 cm (3.88")
Second display resolutionKnown for one800 x 240 pixels
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers1 GB32 GB
Built-in optical driveNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCMicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TB
Included memory card sizeKnown for one4 GB
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 GHz2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for oneYes
USB portKnown for oneYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneMicro-USB A, USB Type-C
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputs11
DC-in jackYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Main camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Main camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Second cameraKnown for oneYes
Second camera resolutionKnown for one0.3 MP
Power2 differ
Battery life (max)Differs6 h6.5 h
Charging timeDiffers3.5 h3 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers142 mm230 mm
DepthDiffers21.6 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers80.6 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers253 g297 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedYesYes
Games includedDiffers1Splatoon 2
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMI
User guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneMicroSD
Stylus penKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one4310 mAh

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