Nintendo Switch 2
Custom NVIDIA · 7.9″ 1080p 120Hz · DLSS
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
Controller · 2019
Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch 2 lands at 92 and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) at 90. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓Massive generational leap
- ✓DLSS upscaling in handheld
- ✓4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Pick Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Custom NVIDIA T239 | — |
| Handheld display | 7.9″ 1080p 120Hz HDR | — |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS | — |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Output | 4K 60 in dock | — |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2019 |
Nintendo Switch 2
- +Massive generational leap
- +DLSS upscaling in handheld
- +4K 60 in dock with supported titles
- −Joy-Con drift persists for some
- −Game Key Cards confusion
- −Premium price vs OG Switch
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: Nintendo Switch 2 vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)? +
Nintendo Switch 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in games.
Is Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $179, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (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.