Nintendo
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
Controller · 2017
78
/ 100
From $79
VS
Sony DualSense (Black) wins by 10
Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) lands at 78 and Sony DualSense (Black) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (Black) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Sony DualSense (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) 78
vs 88 Sony DualSense (Black)
Score breakdown
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
78 performance 78
games 86
features 76
value 82
Sony DualSense (Black)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) | Sony DualSense (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | White | Black |
| Release year | 2017 | 2020 |
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
Pros
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Sony DualSense (Black)
Pros
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) vs Sony DualSense (Black)
Which is better, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or Sony DualSense (Black)? +
Sony DualSense (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) worth the price? +
At $79, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in games.
Is Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or Sony DualSense (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.