Nintendo Switch vs …
Every consoles worth comparing against the Nintendo Switch — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Valve
Steam Deck OLED 1TB
91
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Cheaper alternatives
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
90
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (White)
90
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
78
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Sony
Sony DualSense (White)
88
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Frequently asked
What's better than the Nintendo Switch? +
Higher-scoring consoles include Nintendo Switch 2, Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White). Each scores above the Nintendo Switch's 78/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Nintendo Switch? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White), Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Nintendo Switch's $299 MSRP.