Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)
Controller · 2022
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) at 88. That puts Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) 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 (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)Compared on the performance sub-score
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) leads on performance (88 vs 86).
Games
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)Compared on the games sub-score
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) leads on games (86 vs 84).
Features
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)Compared on the features sub-score
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) leads on features (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) more score per dollar ($139 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | White |
Nintendo Switch OLED
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)
- +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 OLED vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) 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 (White) worth the price? +
At $139, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) 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.
Which is better for performance, Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White)? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) — leads on games (86 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.