Nintendo Switch 2 vs …
Every consoles worth comparing against the Nintendo Switch 2 — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Valve
Steam Deck OLED 1TB
91
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
90
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
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Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
90
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Cheaper alternatives
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92
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CONSOLE comparison VS
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
vs
Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
90
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CONSOLE comparison VS
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
vs
Microsoft
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (White)
90
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
92
vs
Sony
Sony DualSense (White)
88
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Frequently asked
What's a cheaper alternative to the Nintendo Switch 2? +
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 2's $449 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the Nintendo Switch 2? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Sony DualSense Edge (Black), Sony DualSense Edge (White), Steam Deck OLED 1TB. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.