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Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) wins by 2
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) — Controller · 2022
Microsoft

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)

Controller · 2022

88
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) at 88. That puts Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch OLED if…

  • Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • Store ecosystem
  • Cross-gen compatibility

Pick Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) if…

  • Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs
88 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch OLED versus Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch OLED Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
Release year
2021
2022
Type
Controller
Color
Black

Nintendo Switch OLED

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • Storage expansion pricey
  • Dashboard UX ages
  • Subscription required for online

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (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 Switch OLED vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)

Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)? +

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +

At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Is Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) worth the price? +

At $139, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (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.