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Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 20identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has 42 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 (272 mm vs 230 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has 37 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 (139 mm vs 102 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has Bluetooth.

  • Platform
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Black
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:20.1 cm (7.9")
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Yes
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:No
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:256 GB
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:32 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Yes
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:No
  • Frequency band
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:2.45 GHz
    • Switch + Mario Kart 8:2.4/5 GHz

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Comparison of Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller, Switch + Mario Kart 8
77 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePSP CPU
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source768 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MB
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power buttonD-pad
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display3 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers20.1 cm (7.9")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers256 GB32 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Frequency bandDiffers2.45 GHz2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMIYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CMicro-USB A, USB Type-C
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one2.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers272 mm230 mm
DepthDiffers139 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers166 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers534 g297 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery charger includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMI, USB Type-CHDMI
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video game includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Games includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMario Kart 8
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one9504 5000 00Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one413 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one206 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one604 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCAUnknown — 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

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