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Xbox Series S 1TB — 2023
Microsoft

Xbox Series S 1TB

2023

80
/ 100
From $349
VS
Xbox Series S 1TB wins by 2
Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Xbox Series S 1TB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S 1TB lands at 80 and Nintendo Switch at 78. That puts Xbox Series S 1TB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xbox Series S 1TB if…

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

Pick Nintendo Switch if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Xbox Series S 1TB

Compared on the performance sub-score

Xbox Series S 1TB leads on performance (80 vs 78).

Games

Xbox Series S 1TB

Compared on the games sub-score

Xbox Series S 1TB leads on games (78 vs 76).

Features

Xbox Series S 1TB

Compared on the features sub-score

Xbox Series S 1TB leads on features (78 vs 76).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $349).

Xbox Series S 1TB 80
vs
78 Nintendo Switch

Score breakdown

Xbox Series S 1TB
80
performance 80
games 78
features 78
value 82
Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Xbox Series S 1TB versus Nintendo Switch — full spec comparison
Spec Xbox Series S 1TB Nintendo Switch
Release year
2023
2017

Xbox Series S 1TB

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

Nintendo Switch

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

FAQ: Xbox Series S 1TB vs Nintendo Switch

Which is better, Xbox Series S 1TB or Nintendo Switch? +

Xbox Series S 1TB scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xbox Series S 1TB worth the price? +

At $349, Xbox Series S 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

Does Xbox Series S 1TB or Nintendo Switch 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, Xbox Series S 1TB or Nintendo Switch? +

Xbox Series S 1TB — leads on performance (80 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Xbox Series S 1TB or Nintendo Switch? +

Xbox Series S 1TB — leads on games (78 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.