Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus

44specifications compared
20differ
24identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus has 2.5 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch 2 (9 h vs 6.5 h). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 33 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus (272 mm vs 239 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has built-in camera.

Platform
- Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:Nintendo Switch
Product colour
- Switch 2:Black
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:Blue, Grey, Red
Display diagonal
- Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:15.8 cm (6.2")
Touchscreen
- Switch 2:Yes
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:No
Display resolution
- Switch 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:1280 x 720 pixels
Built-in memory capacity
- Switch 2:256 GB
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:32 GB
Frequency band
- Switch 2:2.45 GHz
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:2.4/5 GHz
USB connector type
- Switch 2:USB Type-C
- Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus:USB Type-A, USB Type-C

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Comparison of Switch 2, Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus
72 specifications	A Nintendo Switch 2 View product	B Nintendo Switch + Pokémon Legends: Arceus View product
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffers	Nintendo Switch 2	Nintendo Switch
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	768 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 MB
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motion sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parental controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue, Grey, Red
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	D-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button	D-pad, Home button
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Volume control	Buttons	Buttons
Reflex vibrationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable control elementsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	20.1 cm (7.9")	15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Second displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers	256 GB	32 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size	2 TB	2 TB
Storage media typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	eMMC
Built-in optical driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Frequency bandDiffers	2.45 GHz	2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source type	Battery	Battery
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Battery life (max)Differs	6.5 h	9 h
Charging time	3 h	3 h
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	272 mm	239 mm
DepthDiffers	139 mm	102 mm
HeightDiffers	166 mm	14 mm
WeightDiffers	534 g	297 g
Packaging content2 differ
Video game includedDiffers	No	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Battery charger includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI, USB Type-C	HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Games includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	5220 mAh	4310 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	9504500000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	107 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source

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